Therapists in Waikato
Ale Held
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Napier 3379 (Online Only)
Alexandra (Ale) Held is an NZ-trained and registered psychologist and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). She is experienced in working with a variety of challenging behaviours across adults, adolescents, and children in a range of settings, providing a high level of behavioural assessments and interventions. She is experienced in implementing intensive Behaviour Support Services, based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. She works from a non-aversive framework to increase positive behaviour, increase positive interactions, develop skills, and decrease the occurrence of challenging behaviours.
Alexandra (Ale) Held is an NZ-trained and registered psychologist and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). She is experienced in working with a variety of challenging behaviours across adults, adolescents, and children in a range of settings, providing a high level of behavioural assessments and interventions. She is experienced in implementing intensive Behaviour Support Services, based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. She works from a non-aversive framework to increase positive behaviour, increase positive interactions, develop skills, and decrease the occurrence of challenging behaviours.
Amber Takhar-Stapleton
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Hamilton 3200
Waitlist for new clients
Cognitive Assessments Available, New Therapy Clients please email for waitlist. Amber is a warm and passionate Psychologist which comes through in her therapeutic approach. She values an open and nonjudgemental therapy space, and ensures her clients feel supported. Amber has experience with all age groups from children to adults. Amber achieves positive outcomes with her clients by understanding the needs of each individual and through the implementation of evidence-based interventions.
Cognitive Assessments Available, New Therapy Clients please email for waitlist. Amber is a warm and passionate Psychologist which comes through in her therapeutic approach. She values an open and nonjudgemental therapy space, and ensures her clients feel supported. Amber has experience with all age groups from children to adults. Amber achieves positive outcomes with her clients by understanding the needs of each individual and through the implementation of evidence-based interventions.
Paola Therapy Online
Counsellor, MPsych, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Hamilton 3200
Do you need an experienced therapist with a solid mental health background that can help you with a vast array of symptoms and/or conditions?
Do you need an experienced therapist with a solid mental health background that can help you with a vast array of symptoms and/or conditions?
Jaimi Flood
Psychologist, MPsych
Verified Verified
Hamilton 3284
Not accepting new clients
Some key therapeutic approaches I utilise are cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), and therapeutic play (for children).
I am a trained psychologist, registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board. I offer a non-judgemental, confidential setting to discuss your concerns. I have experience working with children (ages 6+), adolescents, young adults, and parents with presentations of anxiety, depression, low mood, self-esteem concerns, motivation challenges, problematic behaviour, and difficulty getting on with others.
Some key therapeutic approaches I utilise are cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), and therapeutic play (for children).
I am a trained psychologist, registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board. I offer a non-judgemental, confidential setting to discuss your concerns. I have experience working with children (ages 6+), adolescents, young adults, and parents with presentations of anxiety, depression, low mood, self-esteem concerns, motivation challenges, problematic behaviour, and difficulty getting on with others.
Online Therapists
Debbie Kenwright
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Red Beach 0932 (Online Only)
Most of my clients are parents who have concerns about their child's development, learning, behaviour or emotional regulation. These children often benefit from a Psycho-Education Assessment to help identify their underlying needs and make evidence-based recommendations for ways to meet those needs. Often there is a need to adapt the child's environment both at home and school and ways the adults respond to meeting the child's needs. Other times, there are opportunities for further strengthening and developing the child's skills across developmental domains. i.e., social skills, emotional regulation, language and motor skills.
Most of my clients are parents who have concerns about their child's development, learning, behaviour or emotional regulation. These children often benefit from a Psycho-Education Assessment to help identify their underlying needs and make evidence-based recommendations for ways to meet those needs. Often there is a need to adapt the child's environment both at home and school and ways the adults respond to meeting the child's needs. Other times, there are opportunities for further strengthening and developing the child's skills across developmental domains. i.e., social skills, emotional regulation, language and motor skills.
Zephyr Psychology
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Haruru 0204
I am a NZ Registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Paediatric Neuropsychologist. I work with children and families providing comprehensive psychological assessments and therapy. I support infants, children, adolescents, young adults, and their parents with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, neurodevelopmental and parenting difficulties. Therapy is guided by research and evidence-based treatments. I have worked in community and hospital settings, including Starship, and have a particular interest in working with children with acute and chronic health conditions.
I am a NZ Registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Paediatric Neuropsychologist. I work with children and families providing comprehensive psychological assessments and therapy. I support infants, children, adolescents, young adults, and their parents with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, neurodevelopmental and parenting difficulties. Therapy is guided by research and evidence-based treatments. I have worked in community and hospital settings, including Starship, and have a particular interest in working with children with acute and chronic health conditions.
Tosca Lammerts van Bueren
Counsellor
Verified Verified
New Plymouth 4312
I offer therapeutic services for children and families, adolescents and adults who face difficult challenges in their lives.
Maybe you experienced stress or trauma in your life; or you face mental health issues and would like to work through the symptoms in a compassionate environment. Maybe you are in a period of transition in your life, or simply seek counselling for self-discovery and self-improvement. Maybe you are seeking support for your family with child/adolescent issues or relationship challenges. I can offer counselling support to help reflect on feelings, past and present, and issues to find insight and help, to process some difficult emotions.
I offer therapeutic services for children and families, adolescents and adults who face difficult challenges in their lives.
Maybe you experienced stress or trauma in your life; or you face mental health issues and would like to work through the symptoms in a compassionate environment. Maybe you are in a period of transition in your life, or simply seek counselling for self-discovery and self-improvement. Maybe you are seeking support for your family with child/adolescent issues or relationship challenges. I can offer counselling support to help reflect on feelings, past and present, and issues to find insight and help, to process some difficult emotions.
Dr. Veronica Roberts
Psychologist, PsychD
Verified Verified
Auckland 0618 (Online Only)
My aim is to ensure every child feels understood and accepted, and that every parent feels confident in themselves and their skills.
I work with parents as a catalyst for change - helping them shift from surviving, to thriving. I empower parents to press pause and reconsider how they actually want family life to be, and how they want to get there. My coaching weaves the science of child development and psychology into the unique intricacies of each family situation, providing a truly tailored, and therefore, effective approach. Are you worried about your child’s behaviour, well-being or learning? Do you find yourself doing or saying things as a parent, you wish you didn’t? Do you feel uncertain about how best to approach an issue with your child? I can help.
My aim is to ensure every child feels understood and accepted, and that every parent feels confident in themselves and their skills.
I work with parents as a catalyst for change - helping them shift from surviving, to thriving. I empower parents to press pause and reconsider how they actually want family life to be, and how they want to get there. My coaching weaves the science of child development and psychology into the unique intricacies of each family situation, providing a truly tailored, and therefore, effective approach. Are you worried about your child’s behaviour, well-being or learning? Do you find yourself doing or saying things as a parent, you wish you didn’t? Do you feel uncertain about how best to approach an issue with your child? I can help.
BeChange
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Auckland 0632
I'm Jenna Cunneen, a psychologist with 20+ years of experience specialising in behaviour change for families, children, adolescents, and teens. I have a wealth of experience working with diverse clients of all ages and needs, I tailor my support to meet the unique goals and circumstances. Whether my clients are facing mental health difficulties, navigating tough life transitions, or learning to understand themselves, I offer guidance and evidenced-based support to help them achieve their aspirations. Together, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, tapping into their strengths to cultivate resilience and foster positive change.
I'm Jenna Cunneen, a psychologist with 20+ years of experience specialising in behaviour change for families, children, adolescents, and teens. I have a wealth of experience working with diverse clients of all ages and needs, I tailor my support to meet the unique goals and circumstances. Whether my clients are facing mental health difficulties, navigating tough life transitions, or learning to understand themselves, I offer guidance and evidenced-based support to help them achieve their aspirations. Together, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, tapping into their strengths to cultivate resilience and foster positive change.
Monique Potgieter
MA
Verified Verified
Papamoa 3118
I follow a holistic approach and aim to support the whole whanau while I work closely with their child in a child-friendly setting.
My focus is supporting children who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health which includes but is not limited to behavioural or social difficulties, anxiety, low mood, anger or aggression, ADHD, isolation, traumatic experiences, loss and grief, ASD, and selective mutism.
I follow a holistic approach and aim to support the whole whanau while I work closely with their child in a child-friendly setting.
My focus is supporting children who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health which includes but is not limited to behavioural or social difficulties, anxiety, low mood, anger or aggression, ADHD, isolation, traumatic experiences, loss and grief, ASD, and selective mutism.
Dr. Kayla Mackie
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Wellington 6011
Waitlist for new clients
Registered senior clinical psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I offer assessment and therapeutic interventions for depression, anxiety disorders, disordered eating and eating disorders, trauma, gender incongruence, sexual dysfunctions, emotional dysregulation, and behavioural difficulties.
Registered senior clinical psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I offer assessment and therapeutic interventions for depression, anxiety disorders, disordered eating and eating disorders, trauma, gender incongruence, sexual dysfunctions, emotional dysregulation, and behavioural difficulties.
CBT.NZ
Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Christchurch 8011
Hi, I'm Sarah Grigg. I am an experienced and empathetic therapist with a health background. I have completed a postgraduate diploma in CBT at the University of Canterbury. As a registered Physiotherapist for the past 25 years, I have worked with diverse populations, including chronic health, disability, pain, anxiety and breathing issues. I provide therapy for adults, children adolescents, and their families, focusing on cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Hi, I'm Sarah Grigg. I am an experienced and empathetic therapist with a health background. I have completed a postgraduate diploma in CBT at the University of Canterbury. As a registered Physiotherapist for the past 25 years, I have worked with diverse populations, including chronic health, disability, pain, anxiety and breathing issues. I provide therapy for adults, children adolescents, and their families, focusing on cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Michael John Vaughan
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Auckland 0630
Do you have concerns about your child’s behaviour, self-esteem, anger, anxiety, or general state of mind? It’s not uncommon. And it can cause a lot of stress to your whole family. A little help at the right time can make a big difference. I’ll chat with you at the beginning of each session, then work individually with your child, then meet with you to discuss next steps. In the first session, I focus on helping your child feel at ease, starting to build a relationship and discovering what your child wants to get out of seeing me. Then, as we work together, I like to make the sessions light-hearted, positive and fun.
Do you have concerns about your child’s behaviour, self-esteem, anger, anxiety, or general state of mind? It’s not uncommon. And it can cause a lot of stress to your whole family. A little help at the right time can make a big difference. I’ll chat with you at the beginning of each session, then work individually with your child, then meet with you to discuss next steps. In the first session, I focus on helping your child feel at ease, starting to build a relationship and discovering what your child wants to get out of seeing me. Then, as we work together, I like to make the sessions light-hearted, positive and fun.
Auckland Mental Wellness Centre
Psychologist, MPsych, NZPsS Member
Verified Verified
Auckland 1051
Specialty include: Anxiety, Addiction, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Issues (ADHD, Autism, developmental and behavioural issues, learning difficulty), Chronic Pain, Depression, Life Transitions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Panic Disorder, Personality Disorder, Relationship Problems, Self Esteem, Sleep Disturbance/Insomnia , Trauma Related Disorder.
Auckland Mental Wellness Centre has a team of registered psychologists. We aim to provide professional, and confidential psychology service for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our psychologists are experienced and certified supervisors to provide Clinical Supervision and Training for professionals. Our service include general and specialised psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of relational, psychological, emotional, social and behavioural issues. We also do assessment report to Court and Immigration NZ.
Specialty include: Anxiety, Addiction, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Issues (ADHD, Autism, developmental and behavioural issues, learning difficulty), Chronic Pain, Depression, Life Transitions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Panic Disorder, Personality Disorder, Relationship Problems, Self Esteem, Sleep Disturbance/Insomnia , Trauma Related Disorder.
Auckland Mental Wellness Centre has a team of registered psychologists. We aim to provide professional, and confidential psychology service for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our psychologists are experienced and certified supervisors to provide Clinical Supervision and Training for professionals. Our service include general and specialised psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of relational, psychological, emotional, social and behavioural issues. We also do assessment report to Court and Immigration NZ.
Mona Ghanbari
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Auckland 1052
I have expertise in conducting psychological assessments and providing treatment to children, adolescents, and young adults who are dealing with various challenges. This includes conditions such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASD/C), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD), Emotional Dysregulation, Depression, Stress and Burnout, and Anxiety Disorders. My professional background includes working for the New Zealand Ministry of Education as an acute intervention provider, where I have experience assisting individuals who face behavioural and socio-emotional issues, as well as a range of mental health disorders.
I have expertise in conducting psychological assessments and providing treatment to children, adolescents, and young adults who are dealing with various challenges. This includes conditions such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASD/C), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD), Emotional Dysregulation, Depression, Stress and Burnout, and Anxiety Disorders. My professional background includes working for the New Zealand Ministry of Education as an acute intervention provider, where I have experience assisting individuals who face behavioural and socio-emotional issues, as well as a range of mental health disorders.
Melanie Woodham
Psychologist, MPsych
Verified Verified
Auckland 0604
I am a Clinical Psychologist and have been registered since 1999. My specialist area is working with children, adolescents and parents/families using a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My profile information details my assessment and treatment approaches.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and have been registered since 1999. My specialist area is working with children, adolescents and parents/families using a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My profile information details my assessment and treatment approaches.
Anélda Huisamen Family Practice
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Warkworth 0910
Anelda Huisamen (née Kloppers) is a senior clinical psychologist, with interests in personal growth, supporting parents and children with neurodiversity, major life adjustments and trauma, attachment difficulties, ongoing emotional and behavioural difficulties, tics, body image and anxiety disorders. Comprehensive assessment and therapy services are offered.
Anelda Huisamen (née Kloppers) is a senior clinical psychologist, with interests in personal growth, supporting parents and children with neurodiversity, major life adjustments and trauma, attachment difficulties, ongoing emotional and behavioural difficulties, tics, body image and anxiety disorders. Comprehensive assessment and therapy services are offered.
Anthony John
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Orewa 0931
My experience is varied, working with adults and children/adolescents experiencing a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and anger; as well as supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, intellectual disabilities, and a range of injury related needs including head injury. I also have significant experience in providing behavioural support services to individuals, organisations, and families and love supporting parents find ways of parenting in line with their values.
My experience is varied, working with adults and children/adolescents experiencing a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and anger; as well as supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, intellectual disabilities, and a range of injury related needs including head injury. I also have significant experience in providing behavioural support services to individuals, organisations, and families and love supporting parents find ways of parenting in line with their values.
RecoverLife International
Psychotherapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lower Hutt 5010
How lovely to find me, I’m Specialist Therapist Joy, and I’ve been in the industry for a decade now. I invest a lot into research, and into integrative healthcare, and am Harvard Medical School Educated. Distress doesn’t discriminate, and mental health exists for everyone. I’ve been a client and clinician in both public and private health, and both have virtues and vices, however I thrive in the diversity of being Internationally Licensed. I invest excellence back into my clients, and am highly empathic. Fascinated by how and why, and if you’re feeling scared to reach out-I felt scared when I needed help too. Quality care provided!
How lovely to find me, I’m Specialist Therapist Joy, and I’ve been in the industry for a decade now. I invest a lot into research, and into integrative healthcare, and am Harvard Medical School Educated. Distress doesn’t discriminate, and mental health exists for everyone. I’ve been a client and clinician in both public and private health, and both have virtues and vices, however I thrive in the diversity of being Internationally Licensed. I invest excellence back into my clients, and am highly empathic. Fascinated by how and why, and if you’re feeling scared to reach out-I felt scared when I needed help too. Quality care provided!
Inward Journey Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Christchurch 8013
Kia ora! Ko Vanessa toku ingoa. My pronouns are she/her and I am an experienced and qualified counsellor registered with NZAC. I specialize in providing therapy for individuals who have experienced trauma and other significant disruptions in life. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and I work closely with my clients to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique needs and goals.
Kia ora! Ko Vanessa toku ingoa. My pronouns are she/her and I am an experienced and qualified counsellor registered with NZAC. I specialize in providing therapy for individuals who have experienced trauma and other significant disruptions in life. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and I work closely with my clients to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique needs and goals.
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Waikato provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Waikato build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Waikato build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.