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Sally Scott
Counsellor, NZCCA
Verified Verified
Nelson 7010
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, grief, trauma, immigration or other concerns? Struggling to navigate the complexities of neurodiversity or looking for guidance in changing patterns? Do you need understanding, acceptance, and practical strategies while riding the wave of life's adversities? As I'm mature counsellor, I bring academic training, but also years of life experience and my own ongoing life learning to my counselling. Clients tell me I am warm, calm, approachable, friendly, genuine, and trustworthy. I'm here to listen & help make sense of it.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, grief, trauma, immigration or other concerns? Struggling to navigate the complexities of neurodiversity or looking for guidance in changing patterns? Do you need understanding, acceptance, and practical strategies while riding the wave of life's adversities? As I'm mature counsellor, I bring academic training, but also years of life experience and my own ongoing life learning to my counselling. Clients tell me I am warm, calm, approachable, friendly, genuine, and trustworthy. I'm here to listen & help make sense of it.
0800 468 212 x47 View 0800 468 212 x47
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Rainbow Consulting
Psychologist, MPsych
Verified Verified
Nelson 7010  (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples and policules. Though I work broadly with people who have a variety of emotional health concerns, I have a passion for and commitment to supporting those in Ethically Non Monogamous/polyamorous relationship structures and the LGBTQ+ community. I also have a focus on attachment, trauma, gender and sexuality/sex positivity.
I work with individuals, couples and policules. Though I work broadly with people who have a variety of emotional health concerns, I have a passion for and commitment to supporting those in Ethically Non Monogamous/polyamorous relationship structures and the LGBTQ+ community. I also have a focus on attachment, trauma, gender and sexuality/sex positivity.
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Jen Holmes Beamer
Counsellor, MSc, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Nelson 7010
Not accepting new clients
Developing together a safe space to explore, we can work towards connecting with, and understanding your inner world (thoughts, emotions, body sensations and nervous system responses) as a pathway towards awareness, resilience and lasting healing.
Developing together a safe space to explore, we can work towards connecting with, and understanding your inner world (thoughts, emotions, body sensations and nervous system responses) as a pathway towards awareness, resilience and lasting healing.
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Online Therapists

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Inward Journey Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
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.
0800 447 359 x20 View 0800 447 359 x20
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Jenny Smith
Counsellor, MNZCCA
Verified Verified
Welcome! My name is Jen and I am a registered counsellor specialising in relationship work, sexual issues, addiction and trauma. I primarily work with adults and couples with a range of complex issues. I offer a non-judgmental environment and a relational approach with the hope that you and I can work together in order to find answers or solutions that you may be seeking. I am psychodynamically trained and enjoy the explorative process of therapy. I have been a therapist for several years and enjoy my work immensely. I approach each new client with curiosity, compassion and a hope for resolution. I look forward to hearing from you!
Welcome! My name is Jen and I am a registered counsellor specialising in relationship work, sexual issues, addiction and trauma. I primarily work with adults and couples with a range of complex issues. I offer a non-judgmental environment and a relational approach with the hope that you and I can work together in order to find answers or solutions that you may be seeking. I am psychodynamically trained and enjoy the explorative process of therapy. I have been a therapist for several years and enjoy my work immensely. I approach each new client with curiosity, compassion and a hope for resolution. I look forward to hearing from you!
0800 447 359 x36 View 0800 447 359 x36
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Auckland Mental Wellness Centre
Psychologist, MPsych, NZPsS Member
Verified Verified
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.
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.
0800 627 050 x83 View 0800 627 050 x83
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Couples Counsellor and Coach
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Are you a high-achieving professional feeling stuck in a lonely, disconnected marriage? Do you long for the warmth, friendship, and passion that once defined your relationship? I specialize in helping individuals like you reignite the spark and create a marriage that supports your personal and professional dreams. Together, we'll develop a clear action plan to break through old patterns, foster genuine connection, and rediscover the joy and intimacy you crave. If you're ready to invest in your partnership and experience the life-changing rewards of a truly exceptional marriage, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
Are you a high-achieving professional feeling stuck in a lonely, disconnected marriage? Do you long for the warmth, friendship, and passion that once defined your relationship? I specialize in helping individuals like you reignite the spark and create a marriage that supports your personal and professional dreams. Together, we'll develop a clear action plan to break through old patterns, foster genuine connection, and rediscover the joy and intimacy you crave. If you're ready to invest in your partnership and experience the life-changing rewards of a truly exceptional marriage, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
0800 627 003 x20 View 0800 627 003 x20
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Alice (Alli) Beattie
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
My passion is to see people walking in healing with a new sense of hope, purpose and freedom.
My passion is to see people walking in healing with a new sense of hope, purpose and freedom.
0800 447 264 x96 View 0800 447 264 x96
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Samantha Patel
Psychologist, MSc, NZPsS Member
Verified Verified
Hi, I'm a registered psychologist with 20 years experience of working with clients. I take a holistic approach (spiritual, emotional, physical and cognitive), and recognise that we all have intersecting identities. I'm interested in my clients’ individual story and believe that they are the expert on themselves. We are all unique and it's a privilege to work with a client to support their sense of self and wellbeing. I offer short and long term therapy from a lens that is cross cultural and draws upon a range of approaches and theories. I am also registered with ACC (New Zealand) as a provider (ISSC Treatment).
Hi, I'm a registered psychologist with 20 years experience of working with clients. I take a holistic approach (spiritual, emotional, physical and cognitive), and recognise that we all have intersecting identities. I'm interested in my clients’ individual story and believe that they are the expert on themselves. We are all unique and it's a privilege to work with a client to support their sense of self and wellbeing. I offer short and long term therapy from a lens that is cross cultural and draws upon a range of approaches and theories. I am also registered with ACC (New Zealand) as a provider (ISSC Treatment).
0800 627 003 x70 View 0800 627 003 x70
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Jenny Cooper
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Welcome. Life can be hard, messy and challenging for many reasons and we often become stuck in a negative space, trying the same strategies to ‘feel better’, only to find things often get worse. My aim to is help you get ‘unstuck’ and move towards a life that feels meaningful, purposeful, and aligns with what you value. I have worked with a diverse range of people and provide a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space to explore your experiences and improve your well-being. Clients I work with present with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, stress, depression, past trauma and addiction.
Welcome. Life can be hard, messy and challenging for many reasons and we often become stuck in a negative space, trying the same strategies to ‘feel better’, only to find things often get worse. My aim to is help you get ‘unstuck’ and move towards a life that feels meaningful, purposeful, and aligns with what you value. I have worked with a diverse range of people and provide a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space to explore your experiences and improve your well-being. Clients I work with present with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, stress, depression, past trauma and addiction.
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Violeta Gaddum
Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified Verified
As part of life, we all run into unexpected surprises, stresses, and losses. We change. These transitions can have an impact on our feelings, creating sometimes physical problems and/or impairing our ability to cope. Reaching out for help can be a scary thing for many people, and I am committed to help you access the resources you need to live life with integrity and quality. As a therapist, I believe in building a warm, trusting and collaborative relationship with you so that together we can get through your difficulties, developing and expanding your confidence in reaching your goals.
As part of life, we all run into unexpected surprises, stresses, and losses. We change. These transitions can have an impact on our feelings, creating sometimes physical problems and/or impairing our ability to cope. Reaching out for help can be a scary thing for many people, and I am committed to help you access the resources you need to live life with integrity and quality. As a therapist, I believe in building a warm, trusting and collaborative relationship with you so that together we can get through your difficulties, developing and expanding your confidence in reaching your goals.
021 199 6774 View 021 199 6774
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Cass Harvey
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently only working with women and am passionate about supporting and empowering them towards their authentic selves. Taking steps on your growth journey is a sometimes challenging but deeply rewarding way of valuing and prioritising yourself so it's important to find a good fit. Please contact me over email or phone to schedule a consultation. Currently I am not working with couples, those in crisis or high risk self-harm behaviours.
I am currently only working with women and am passionate about supporting and empowering them towards their authentic selves. Taking steps on your growth journey is a sometimes challenging but deeply rewarding way of valuing and prioritising yourself so it's important to find a good fit. Please contact me over email or phone to schedule a consultation. Currently I am not working with couples, those in crisis or high risk self-harm behaviours.
0800 627 004 x92 View 0800 627 004 x92
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Amrit Kaur
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
As a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience, I work hard with my clients to understand and decode the language of emotions. I help with everything from "problems of living" such as workplace stress, challenges associated with injuries, relationship problems, grief and loss to more serious conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma and dissociations that require more advanced training. As an ACC therapist, I help people thrive after sexual abuse, childhood abuse or neglect, and family violence. I also enjoy working with private clients to navigate the challenges that come withprofessional and business success.
As a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience, I work hard with my clients to understand and decode the language of emotions. I help with everything from "problems of living" such as workplace stress, challenges associated with injuries, relationship problems, grief and loss to more serious conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma and dissociations that require more advanced training. As an ACC therapist, I help people thrive after sexual abuse, childhood abuse or neglect, and family violence. I also enjoy working with private clients to navigate the challenges that come withprofessional and business success.
0800 627 004 x81 View 0800 627 004 x81
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Amanda Willetts
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Therapy is a non-judgmental collaborative process where we create meaningful change together. I have extensive experience supporting children, young people, adults, and family members from a range of backgrounds and needs. Examples of difficulties includes grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, ASD, deliberate self-harm, eating disorders, parenting difficulties, and attachment concerns. I offer short and long term therapy.
Therapy is a non-judgmental collaborative process where we create meaningful change together. I have extensive experience supporting children, young people, adults, and family members from a range of backgrounds and needs. Examples of difficulties includes grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, ASD, deliberate self-harm, eating disorders, parenting difficulties, and attachment concerns. I offer short and long term therapy.
0800 447 264 x40 View 0800 447 264 x40
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Toni Maree Kenyon
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Kia ora, my name is Toni (ko Toni toku ingoa). I have been a counsellor for the past 12 years and early in my journey discovered my philosophy of counselling - "to be seen". What does that mean? For you to be seen in the room, authentically as you are, in a space free of judgment and assumption, for myself to be seen in the room as I am, and for that which is not yet known, to be seen. I worked for 10 years at Familial Trust supporting families/individual affected by addiction. I currently volunteer for FDS Aotearoa. I am also a qualified ACC counsellor working with survivors of sexual violence.
Kia ora, my name is Toni (ko Toni toku ingoa). I have been a counsellor for the past 12 years and early in my journey discovered my philosophy of counselling - "to be seen". What does that mean? For you to be seen in the room, authentically as you are, in a space free of judgment and assumption, for myself to be seen in the room as I am, and for that which is not yet known, to be seen. I worked for 10 years at Familial Trust supporting families/individual affected by addiction. I currently volunteer for FDS Aotearoa. I am also a qualified ACC counsellor working with survivors of sexual violence.
0800 627 024 x94 View 0800 627 024 x94
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RecoverLife International
Psychotherapist, PhD
Verified Verified
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!
0800 627 050 x89 View 0800 627 050 x89
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Nicola Anne Hensley
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
I have found fulfillment in working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples, empowering women, and aiding individuals in altering their behaviors and the belief systems that have trapped them in unhealthy patterns. This has allowed helped my clients to uncover previously unknown strengths, fostering hope and progress. I have a background in counselling, social work, community work, mediation, and facilitation, I have dedicated the past 13 years primarily to Not-for-Profit and community organisations & over five years in high schools and colleges supporting our youth who face a spectrum of issues.
I have found fulfillment in working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples, empowering women, and aiding individuals in altering their behaviors and the belief systems that have trapped them in unhealthy patterns. This has allowed helped my clients to uncover previously unknown strengths, fostering hope and progress. I have a background in counselling, social work, community work, mediation, and facilitation, I have dedicated the past 13 years primarily to Not-for-Profit and community organisations & over five years in high schools and colleges supporting our youth who face a spectrum of issues.
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Caroline Williams
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
We all experience difficulties in life which can either be current or have its origins in our past. I can support you to gain deeper insight, understanding and meaningful change with my engaging and upfront therapy style.I have an extensive background in both public and private psychology settings working with a vast array of issues from addiction, trauma to adult adhd and more. My passion is to create therapy which is accessible and personal .
We all experience difficulties in life which can either be current or have its origins in our past. I can support you to gain deeper insight, understanding and meaningful change with my engaging and upfront therapy style.I have an extensive background in both public and private psychology settings working with a vast array of issues from addiction, trauma to adult adhd and more. My passion is to create therapy which is accessible and personal .
0210 706 343 View 0210 706 343
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Daniella Wardley
Counsellor, MCouns
Verified Verified
I enjoy working with youth and adults who are challenged by depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. I have experience of living with neurodiversity and both my children are neurodiverse. I can help support you with your short and long-term goals so you can focus on your future self.
I enjoy working with youth and adults who are challenged by depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. I have experience of living with neurodiversity and both my children are neurodiverse. I can help support you with your short and long-term goals so you can focus on your future self.
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Lynne Abel
Counsellor, MNZCCA
Verified Verified
I am a trauma based, eclectic therapist with a person centred base. I have a B. Counselling. I am ACC registered. I have training in somatisation, Elijah House, sex therapy, sex addictions, & trauma. I worked in our local men's prison for 15 years as a 1 on 1 therapist. I work with people with axis 1 & 2 diagnoses, & was a registered psychopaedic nurse (people with learning difficulties & behavioral issues) a number of years ago. My ideal client is one who turns up & wants to work. Or maybe thinks they might want to work. Or had been told they need to do some work. I also zoom. Contact me & we'll start a conversation.
I am a trauma based, eclectic therapist with a person centred base. I have a B. Counselling. I am ACC registered. I have training in somatisation, Elijah House, sex therapy, sex addictions, & trauma. I worked in our local men's prison for 15 years as a 1 on 1 therapist. I work with people with axis 1 & 2 diagnoses, & was a registered psychopaedic nurse (people with learning difficulties & behavioral issues) a number of years ago. My ideal client is one who turns up & wants to work. Or maybe thinks they might want to work. Or had been told they need to do some work. I also zoom. Contact me & we'll start a conversation.
0800 627 003 x75 View 0800 627 003 x75

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Motivational Interviewing Counsellors

How does motivational interviewing work?

Motivational interviewing aims to uncover a person’s internal motivation to change their life. Toward this end, the therapist listens, empathises, and collaborates with the client based on their perspective; the therapist doesn’t adhere to a predetermined plan for change or impose their viewpoint on the client. Discovering an individual’s most important reasons for change, and guiding them to achieve those changes, can empower people to shift from ambivalence to action.

Is motivational interviewing evidence-based?

Yes, research shows that motivational interviewing can help treat alcohol and substance use — and in different ways such as reducing drinking, reducing resistance, and increasing the likelihood of staying in treatment. Motivational interviewing has also been shown to help people lose weight, adhere to medication regimens, improve diet for those with Type II diabetes, and improve healthy behaviours in children.

How long does motivational interviewing last?

Motivational interviewing is a short-term therapy that can last just one or two sessions. In some cases, motivational interviewing may be used in conjunction with longer-term therapies, but for most people, motivational interviewing is a brief intervention that aims to help patients understand their personal, specific, and internal reasons for changing their life.

What differentiates motivational interviewing from person-centered therapy?

In person-centered therapy, the individual is in the driver’s seat of the treatment process, creating space for them to trust their instincts and arrive at their own solutions. The two approaches are similar because motivational interviewing is also client-centered; however, person-centered therapy is more open-ended while motivational interviewing is somewhat more structured; the goal is to change, and the therapist helps the client specifically discover their internal motivations to modify their behaviour.