Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Napier
This model is a psychodynamic therapy, which generally works well for people with complex trauma, borderline, and personality disorders.
I'm a registered social worker with a clinical focus on trauma, with particular interest and experience in developmental and relational trauma. I work with adolescents/adults, offering a trauma-informed, attachment-aware approach that supports healing, resilience, and meaningful change. My primary therapeutic orientation is psychodynamic psychotherapy.
This model is a psychodynamic therapy, which generally works well for people with complex trauma, borderline, and personality disorders.
I'm a registered social worker with a clinical focus on trauma, with particular interest and experience in developmental and relational trauma. I work with adolescents/adults, offering a trauma-informed, attachment-aware approach that supports healing, resilience, and meaningful change. My primary therapeutic orientation is psychodynamic psychotherapy.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected — carrying stress, trauma, or life transitions in your body as much as in your thoughts.
I offer somatic, client-centred counselling that supports nervous system regulation, trauma healing, and embodied self-awareness. My work integrates body-based practices, relational safety, and nature-based experiences — including equine-assisted counselling — to support lasting change and inner resilience.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected — carrying stress, trauma, or life transitions in your body as much as in your thoughts.
I offer somatic, client-centred counselling that supports nervous system regulation, trauma healing, and embodied self-awareness. My work integrates body-based practices, relational safety, and nature-based experiences — including equine-assisted counselling — to support lasting change and inner resilience.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past traumas, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you?
As a holistic therapist, I integrate cutting-edge somatic & neuroscience-based trauma approaches such as Sensorimotor/SE & EMDR with IFS, Jungian & Psychodynamic approaches, alongside ancient shamanic wisdoms. My Hara method involves deep synchronisation between the client’s & therapist’s nervous systems, enabling deeper client-led work to occur more gently.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past traumas, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you?
As a holistic therapist, I integrate cutting-edge somatic & neuroscience-based trauma approaches such as Sensorimotor/SE & EMDR with IFS, Jungian & Psychodynamic approaches, alongside ancient shamanic wisdoms. My Hara method involves deep synchronisation between the client’s & therapist’s nervous systems, enabling deeper client-led work to occur more gently.
Drawing on training in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I support adults to overcome anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, grief, trauma and low mood.
I welcome cultural, spiritual, sexual, gender, and neurodiverse identities. My desire to reflect light into dark places and to help people heal is what drives me. I draw from Person-Centred, ACT, Solution-Focused, Gestalt, CBT, and Imago approaches, complemented by Mindfulness and NLP techniques that support clarity and meaningful change.
Drawing on training in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I support adults to overcome anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, grief, trauma and low mood.
I welcome cultural, spiritual, sexual, gender, and neurodiverse identities. My desire to reflect light into dark places and to help people heal is what drives me. I draw from Person-Centred, ACT, Solution-Focused, Gestalt, CBT, and Imago approaches, complemented by Mindfulness and NLP techniques that support clarity and meaningful change.
If you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, or major life transitions such as migration or parenthood, I’m here to support you.
I use an integrative approach, combining CBT, ACT, and Psychodynamic Therapy, to meet your unique needs. I specialise in working with survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and complex trauma. I also have experience supporting clients through life transitions and the migration settlement process, helping them manage anxiety, stress, and grief.
If you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, or major life transitions such as migration or parenthood, I’m here to support you.
I use an integrative approach, combining CBT, ACT, and Psychodynamic Therapy, to meet your unique needs. I specialise in working with survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and complex trauma. I also have experience supporting clients through life transitions and the migration settlement process, helping them manage anxiety, stress, and grief.
I can help with anxiety, stress, mood, worry, trauma, assertiveness and emotion regulation.
I have training and experience in a range of therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Therapy and Eye-Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR).
I can help with anxiety, stress, mood, worry, trauma, assertiveness and emotion regulation.
I have training and experience in a range of therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Therapy and Eye-Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR).
I work in a collaborative way, providing the space for you to gain insight into your life. Psychotherapy can help you access and change your beliefs, habits and patterns to help you gain a sense of control, ease and joy.
I work in a collaborative way, providing the space for you to gain insight into your life. Psychotherapy can help you access and change your beliefs, habits and patterns to help you gain a sense of control, ease and joy.
You have spent years achieving things you never quite let yourself feel proud of. You can fight hard for everyone around you - and go quiet when it is your own corner to hold.
I work with professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs ready to resolve what has been holding them back - at the level it actually lives.
Using hypnotherapy, Havening Techniques, and NLP, we work with the patterns and nervous system responses running quietly in the background - and resolve them at the root.
Most clients notice a meaningful shift within the first session.
Free 30-minute Discovery Conversation — no obligation.
You have spent years achieving things you never quite let yourself feel proud of. You can fight hard for everyone around you - and go quiet when it is your own corner to hold.
I work with professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs ready to resolve what has been holding them back - at the level it actually lives.
Using hypnotherapy, Havening Techniques, and NLP, we work with the patterns and nervous system responses running quietly in the background - and resolve them at the root.
Most clients notice a meaningful shift within the first session.
Free 30-minute Discovery Conversation — no obligation.
Hi, I am a registered clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist living and practicing in Nelson, New Zealand. My primary focus is providing psychotherapy. Psychotherapy involves the careful application of techniques that help people change their behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and other personal characteristics in ways that enable them to thrive and cope with the stresses of living. I prefer to work with clients in person but if meeting in person is impossible or impractical, I can provide services online.
Hi, I am a registered clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist living and practicing in Nelson, New Zealand. My primary focus is providing psychotherapy. Psychotherapy involves the careful application of techniques that help people change their behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and other personal characteristics in ways that enable them to thrive and cope with the stresses of living. I prefer to work with clients in person but if meeting in person is impossible or impractical, I can provide services online.
High-performing professionals and entrepreneurs often succeed in business but silently struggle at home. Whether your marriage feels on the brink or you simply want deeper connection, I provide a safe, structured space to realign love and leadership. Research shows couples therapy ranks lowest in client satisfaction, often leaving professionals frustrated. That’s why I created the Aroha Rapid Transformation Method—a practical, results-focused approach that helps couples move quickly from stress and disconnection to clarity, intimacy, and trust.
High-performing professionals and entrepreneurs often succeed in business but silently struggle at home. Whether your marriage feels on the brink or you simply want deeper connection, I provide a safe, structured space to realign love and leadership. Research shows couples therapy ranks lowest in client satisfaction, often leaving professionals frustrated. That’s why I created the Aroha Rapid Transformation Method—a practical, results-focused approach that helps couples move quickly from stress and disconnection to clarity, intimacy, and trust.
With experience providing long-term, trauma-informed counselling, I offer a safe, collaborative and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, supported and work towards your goals.
If you find yourself struggling with low self-esteem, caught in unhelpful patterns, experiencing obsessive/intrusive thoughts, feeling like food controls you or feeling disconnected from your body, know that there is a path to improving your life and healing. I am here to help provide the support you need to grow and heal in order to reach your goals.
With experience providing long-term, trauma-informed counselling, I offer a safe, collaborative and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, supported and work towards your goals.
If you find yourself struggling with low self-esteem, caught in unhelpful patterns, experiencing obsessive/intrusive thoughts, feeling like food controls you or feeling disconnected from your body, know that there is a path to improving your life and healing. I am here to help provide the support you need to grow and heal in order to reach your goals.
We all go through difficult times in our lives when we might feel unfulfilled, overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, depressed, dealing with loss, facing a major life-change, or struggling with relationship dynamics. Sometimes these feelings are accompanied by physical symptoms such as muscle tension, headaches, palpitations, sleep disturbances, or fatigue. Counselling provides a safe and supportive space to gain insights into your emotional and behavioural patterns and leads you to self-discovery, improved relationships, and a more fulfilling life. With me you will feel safe, supported, valued, and respected during the therapeutic process.
We all go through difficult times in our lives when we might feel unfulfilled, overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, depressed, dealing with loss, facing a major life-change, or struggling with relationship dynamics. Sometimes these feelings are accompanied by physical symptoms such as muscle tension, headaches, palpitations, sleep disturbances, or fatigue. Counselling provides a safe and supportive space to gain insights into your emotional and behavioural patterns and leads you to self-discovery, improved relationships, and a more fulfilling life. With me you will feel safe, supported, valued, and respected during the therapeutic process.
Kia ora, ko Aroha tōku ingoa. He uri ahau nō Ngāti Raukawa. I offer counselling including AOD (alcohol and other drugs) support for adults. My mahi is grounded in manaakitanga (care), walking alongside you through life’s challenges, helping you reconnect with your strengths and what matters most.
Sessions are $80 to keep counselling accessible and reduce financial barriers. I offer online sessions and currently have availability on Wednesdays.
Kia ora, ko Aroha tōku ingoa. He uri ahau nō Ngāti Raukawa. I offer counselling including AOD (alcohol and other drugs) support for adults. My mahi is grounded in manaakitanga (care), walking alongside you through life’s challenges, helping you reconnect with your strengths and what matters most.
Sessions are $80 to keep counselling accessible and reduce financial barriers. I offer online sessions and currently have availability on Wednesdays.
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If you're overwhelmed by constant conflict in your marriage or at work; if you're experiencing anxiety, depression or trauma; and you're ready to discover your best self & lead and embrace your potential, then please get in touch.
Are struggling with your relationship? Feeling frustrated, stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out? More like flatmates than friends and lovers? Wondering if it is even possible to fix it? I will help create a clear, plan with the exact steps to build a thriving relationship, fast. Together, we'll break through old patterns, create great communication for more connection, to rediscover the joy and intimacy you both want. If you're ready to work on yourself and your partnership and experience a truly exceptional relationship, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
If you're overwhelmed by constant conflict in your marriage or at work; if you're experiencing anxiety, depression or trauma; and you're ready to discover your best self & lead and embrace your potential, then please get in touch.
Are struggling with your relationship? Feeling frustrated, stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out? More like flatmates than friends and lovers? Wondering if it is even possible to fix it? I will help create a clear, plan with the exact steps to build a thriving relationship, fast. Together, we'll break through old patterns, create great communication for more connection, to rediscover the joy and intimacy you both want. If you're ready to work on yourself and your partnership and experience a truly exceptional relationship, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
Her clinical expertise include psychological disorders and specifically trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues.
Her therapeutic approach is eclectic and trauma-informed and draws on evidence-based modalities like CBT, Psychodynamic, DBT, and TF-CBT as well as the new promising practice of Brain-Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) a short-term therapy designed to quickly and permanently rewire the way your brain reacts to stressors to reduce anxiety responses.
Her clinical expertise include psychological disorders and specifically trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues.
Her therapeutic approach is eclectic and trauma-informed and draws on evidence-based modalities like CBT, Psychodynamic, DBT, and TF-CBT as well as the new promising practice of Brain-Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) a short-term therapy designed to quickly and permanently rewire the way your brain reacts to stressors to reduce anxiety responses.
EMDR therapy for trauma and anxiety is also recognised by WHO and ISTSS to be highly affective.
We all face mountains to climb in ours lives at some point, whether it’s loss, change, or a mental health challenge, any mountain can be climbed with support and a route map. Counselling can help us find our own path to heal, change, or manage our challenges in life. Counselling can give us new life tools and an independent lens on our situation, whether that’s a life decision, loss, change, or a mental health challenge. We are all different, and we are all capable of positive change with support and tools to help us.
EMDR therapy for trauma and anxiety is also recognised by WHO and ISTSS to be highly affective.
We all face mountains to climb in ours lives at some point, whether it’s loss, change, or a mental health challenge, any mountain can be climbed with support and a route map. Counselling can help us find our own path to heal, change, or manage our challenges in life. Counselling can give us new life tools and an independent lens on our situation, whether that’s a life decision, loss, change, or a mental health challenge. We are all different, and we are all capable of positive change with support and tools to help us.
I’ve worked with hundreds of people facing a wide range of challenges: self-doubt, relationship strain, trauma, burnout or simply feeling like something is missing.
I practise person-centred counselling, which is about making you feel safe and supported to achieve your goals. I’m an empathetic listener, and I allow my clients to set the pace and focus of our sessions. I work with people from all ages, cultures and backgrounds.
I’ve worked with hundreds of people facing a wide range of challenges: self-doubt, relationship strain, trauma, burnout or simply feeling like something is missing.
I practise person-centred counselling, which is about making you feel safe and supported to achieve your goals. I’m an empathetic listener, and I allow my clients to set the pace and focus of our sessions. I work with people from all ages, cultures and backgrounds.
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I offer therapy, support and care around the issues affecting your life. I have a particular interest in working with clients affected by disordered eating.
My work is underpinned by 25 years of experience with both children and adults, having trained as a Social Worker and then specialising with Post Graduate Training in Child therapy. More recently I have completed 5 years training in Transactional Analysis and am now a Certified Transactional Analyst. I believe strongly that people are the experts in their own lives and as such my role is around enabling people to access their own wisdom and knowledge.
Kia ora,
I offer therapy, support and care around the issues affecting your life. I have a particular interest in working with clients affected by disordered eating.
My work is underpinned by 25 years of experience with both children and adults, having trained as a Social Worker and then specialising with Post Graduate Training in Child therapy. More recently I have completed 5 years training in Transactional Analysis and am now a Certified Transactional Analyst. I believe strongly that people are the experts in their own lives and as such my role is around enabling people to access their own wisdom and knowledge.
Based in the Manawatu New Zealand. The areas that I work in are Grief and Loss, disability, Bereavement by Suicide, Conflict Resolution, Supported Decision Making, Education in Therapy and Safeguarding Adults from Abuse (SAfA). I see individual,s couples, family/whanau and groups. I also deliver various training. I am a Mental Health Social Worker, FDR Mediator, Counsellor and Safeguarding Adults from Abuse (SAfA) Coordinator and educator.
Based in the Manawatu New Zealand. The areas that I work in are Grief and Loss, disability, Bereavement by Suicide, Conflict Resolution, Supported Decision Making, Education in Therapy and Safeguarding Adults from Abuse (SAfA). I see individual,s couples, family/whanau and groups. I also deliver various training. I am a Mental Health Social Worker, FDR Mediator, Counsellor and Safeguarding Adults from Abuse (SAfA) Coordinator and educator.
These are the main issues I can help you with: trauma; anxiety; managing change; intimacy; life challenges; depression etc.
I have been a therapist for 32 years. Because I have training in a wide range of therapeutic models I have a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw on. I work intuitively with you, responding moment to moment to issues that arise. I use myself as a resource to meet you in an intimate connection.
I use a number of creative approaches including: strengths based therapy; art & journal therapy; sand tray work; EMDR; Brain Spotting; person-centred therapy; dream work and other processes. If you would like to talk with me about how I work you are welcome to call to discuss my methods.
These are the main issues I can help you with: trauma; anxiety; managing change; intimacy; life challenges; depression etc.
I have been a therapist for 32 years. Because I have training in a wide range of therapeutic models I have a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw on. I work intuitively with you, responding moment to moment to issues that arise. I use myself as a resource to meet you in an intimate connection.
I use a number of creative approaches including: strengths based therapy; art & journal therapy; sand tray work; EMDR; Brain Spotting; person-centred therapy; dream work and other processes. If you would like to talk with me about how I work you are welcome to call to discuss my methods.
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When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.