Therapists in Gisborne

I offer integrative therapy which includes EMDR (Memory reprocessing), Traumatic attachment and Inner Child Healing), TCTSY (Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga), and Somatic Approaches (body-oriented). These modalities are evidence-based, effective, and holistic approaches. Your body has an innate ability for physiological and psychological healing. But much like your physical healing, your psychological recovery needs to be supported by the right treatment, that which is effective and empowering. Full recovery from psychological distress or injury is possible and should be available to all of us.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with a diverse range of interests and clinical experience. I currently work with adults (age 18+ ) and offer individual therapy, group therapy, and consultation. I offer services in-person at my office in Whangarei, and nationally via Zoom. Among my other areas of interest and expertise, I have more recently been increasing my specialty in adult ADHD and gender-affirming therapy. Please note that I do NOT currently offer the following: formal diagnostic assessments for ADHD/ASD; psychological reports for third parties; 'readiness’ assessments for gender-affirming medical care; nor ACC-funded services.

Tena Koutou, nau mai, haere mai. Ko Anihera Tahu-Hepworth ahau. Hello, welcome, I’m Anihera. I whakapapa back to the East Coast of the North Island and Waikaremoana in the central North Island being from Ngati Porou & Tuhoe iwi through my mother and father. Working with people from all walks of life, cultures and backgrounds. Offering a confidential, compassionate and non-judgmental service for people needing or wanting to gain relief from difficult life stresses and complexities. Serving teens & rangatahi, couples, individual adults, families, whanau and elders.

Reaching out for support can be frightening. Perhaps you have never engaged with a counsellor, had a negative experience, or are needing to find a new counsellor, whatever your individual experience, it can be daunting. I am here to support you and make the process as comfortable as possible. Perhaps there is something specific you are wanting improve, like relationships, stress, substance abuse, or anxiety. Maybe you require a safe space to explore what is happening for you, or some things that have happened in the past. I provide a safe, confidential, judgement-free space for you to unpack and explore whatever feels important.

We help people who are distressed and obsessed by their partner's sexual and/or romantic past (Retroactive Jealousy)

A few therapy appointments with me can help to get you through a specific situation such as a traumatic loss, injury, relationship crisis or a major decision. We can also transform deeper problems, such as mood issues, unresolved trauma, or school, work, family stress with longer term work together. I recognize you are investing in therapy and the intention is that we quickly identify the difficulties you bring and give you strategies to improve your life. Many people value the relationship we build and come back for top-ups of support when needed, either face to face or online.

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.

I work with all ages and specialise working with children, teens and young adults who are struggling. Challenges can come from anywhere; the loss of a loved one, a health condition, problems at school or work, anxiety, trauma, bullying, depression, attacks on dignity, abuse, or being spoken to in unhelpful ways. Problems can get you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless and stuck. I invite you to let me journey with you from that stuck place to hope and peace.