Anxiety Therapists in Palmerston North
I have an interest in working with people experiencing stress, overwhelm, and anxiety.
Kia ora koutou. Sometimes everything can get too much and is hard to navigate. Sometimes the inside gets really noisy, and it becomes hard to operate. It is completely normal to experience and to get stuck in these times or perhaps notice some unhelpful patterns of behaviour. I'm passionate about supporting people to find their way through these times. Together we will explore your world. To help you understand where you are; see different perspectives; and help you find practical solutions; that will initially help you cope and then begin to move forward.
I have an interest in working with people experiencing stress, overwhelm, and anxiety.
Kia ora koutou. Sometimes everything can get too much and is hard to navigate. Sometimes the inside gets really noisy, and it becomes hard to operate. It is completely normal to experience and to get stuck in these times or perhaps notice some unhelpful patterns of behaviour. I'm passionate about supporting people to find their way through these times. Together we will explore your world. To help you understand where you are; see different perspectives; and help you find practical solutions; that will initially help you cope and then begin to move forward.
I offer a calm, grounded space where you can talk openly about whatever you’re carrying, whether that’s sadness, anxiety, confusion, or feeling disconnected from yourself
My approach is person-centred and holistic, guided by Te Whare Tapa Whā. Counselling with me is gentle and conversational, with no pressure to have the right words or to “move on.” I’m particularly drawn to grief, loss, and life transitions, and I support people to explore their experiences with compassion, curiosity, and care.
I offer a calm, grounded space where you can talk openly about whatever you’re carrying, whether that’s sadness, anxiety, confusion, or feeling disconnected from yourself
My approach is person-centred and holistic, guided by Te Whare Tapa Whā. Counselling with me is gentle and conversational, with no pressure to have the right words or to “move on.” I’m particularly drawn to grief, loss, and life transitions, and I support people to explore their experiences with compassion, curiosity, and care.
My areas of expertise include disordered eating and body image distress, pain management, anxiety, depression, PTSD, work and relationship problems, ADHD, and general life stressors.
My practice is evidence-based and draws from treatment models such as CBT, ACT, and DBT. Therapy often focuses on developing self and emotional awareness, understanding what keeps you stuck in unhelpful life patterns, and developing tools to help you move through the hard stuff and reach the goals you have set.
My areas of expertise include disordered eating and body image distress, pain management, anxiety, depression, PTSD, work and relationship problems, ADHD, and general life stressors.
My practice is evidence-based and draws from treatment models such as CBT, ACT, and DBT. Therapy often focuses on developing self and emotional awareness, understanding what keeps you stuck in unhelpful life patterns, and developing tools to help you move through the hard stuff and reach the goals you have set.
Are you suffering from anxiety related to personal or professional challenges?
The benefits of Co-Active Life Coaching are: -Find awareness around issues you may have. -Define personal goals you may want to achieve. -Find the tools/action steps needed for you to enjoy positive, sustainable change in your life.
Are you suffering from anxiety related to personal or professional challenges?
The benefits of Co-Active Life Coaching are: -Find awareness around issues you may have. -Define personal goals you may want to achieve. -Find the tools/action steps needed for you to enjoy positive, sustainable change in your life.
I provide practical tools to manage stress, address life's challenges, resolve career and relationship problems, and address worry, sadness, and meaning-of-life issues
I work with those facing stress and life issues, with organisations & leaders (see Leaders.DrPaul.Online) and supervise professionals (see Supervision.DrPaul.Online). More than just counselling, as a Registered Clinical Psychologist, I offer structured assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based solutions. Clients' feedback: 'Paul was able to articulate what was going on for me'. I highly recommend him. His approach was 'methodical, thoughtful, interesting and implementable, and made me feel comfortable and listened to'. 'Seeing Paul, I am now more confident, relaxed and a better person as a result' (see Feedback.DrPaul.Online).
I provide practical tools to manage stress, address life's challenges, resolve career and relationship problems, and address worry, sadness, and meaning-of-life issues
I work with those facing stress and life issues, with organisations & leaders (see Leaders.DrPaul.Online) and supervise professionals (see Supervision.DrPaul.Online). More than just counselling, as a Registered Clinical Psychologist, I offer structured assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based solutions. Clients' feedback: 'Paul was able to articulate what was going on for me'. I highly recommend him. His approach was 'methodical, thoughtful, interesting and implementable, and made me feel comfortable and listened to'. 'Seeing Paul, I am now more confident, relaxed and a better person as a result' (see Feedback.DrPaul.Online).
I support clients with varying issues, from anxiety, relationship difficulties and body image to disordered eating and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
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.
I support clients with varying issues, from anxiety, relationship difficulties and body image to disordered eating and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
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.
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.
I'm here to support you through anxiety, anger, grief, health changes, or the exhaustion of masking your neurodivergent self.
Arts therapy is for everyone - a simple mark on the page can hold deep meaning, clay can be moulded into what words cannot, or a session can unfold in quiet, peaceful reflection.
There is no wrong way to express yourself.
The focus is on the "process" of creating and the meaning it holds for the you, not on any artistic skill or talent.
I'm here to support you through anxiety, anger, grief, health changes, or the exhaustion of masking your neurodivergent self.
Arts therapy is for everyone - a simple mark on the page can hold deep meaning, clay can be moulded into what words cannot, or a session can unfold in quiet, peaceful reflection.
There is no wrong way to express yourself.
The focus is on the "process" of creating and the meaning it holds for the you, not on any artistic skill or talent.
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.
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.
I am a registered counsellor with The New Zealand Association of Counsellors with over 5 years experience working with a wide range of ages presenting with various issues/challenges. I provide individual and couples counselling.
I am a registered counsellor with The New Zealand Association of Counsellors with over 5 years experience working with a wide range of ages presenting with various issues/challenges. I provide individual and couples counselling.
Lynley is a Senior Counsellor with extensive experience working with people around a variety of issues. She is in private practice and holds a number of contracts, Victim Support and ACC and is an appointed family court counsellor. She also works for a NGO. Lynley is constantly attending professional development in a way that allows her to keep up with new ways of working.
Lynley is a Senior Counsellor with extensive experience working with people around a variety of issues. She is in private practice and holds a number of contracts, Victim Support and ACC and is an appointed family court counsellor. She also works for a NGO. Lynley is constantly attending professional development in a way that allows her to keep up with new ways of working.
I am an experienced Social Worker, Counsellor and Group Facilitator that has been involved in clinical work for the past 10+ years. I work alongside clients who are navigating major life transitions, coping with mental health challenges, or seeking greater self-awareness. My top specialties are relationship dynamics, men's issues, intimate partner abuse and violence, anger management, communication, and parenting.
I am an experienced Social Worker, Counsellor and Group Facilitator that has been involved in clinical work for the past 10+ years. I work alongside clients who are navigating major life transitions, coping with mental health challenges, or seeking greater self-awareness. My top specialties are relationship dynamics, men's issues, intimate partner abuse and violence, anger management, communication, and parenting.
As a Psychotherapist I am passionate about seeing people grow and change to achieve a fulfilling quality of life and to enjoy thriving relationships.
I work with individuals and couples.
As a Psychotherapist I am passionate about seeing people grow and change to achieve a fulfilling quality of life and to enjoy thriving relationships.
I work with individuals and couples.
Please check out my website, while I specialise in support for whānau around birth, people can experience stress, distress, anxiety, depression or trauma during any stage of life, and I am able to support you as well.
I utilise a range of therapy models to tailor my approach to respect diversity and your own unique needs. These tools consist of Interactive Draw Therapy, Somatic Therapy (body work), Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative.
Please check out my website, while I specialise in support for whānau around birth, people can experience stress, distress, anxiety, depression or trauma during any stage of life, and I am able to support you as well.
I utilise a range of therapy models to tailor my approach to respect diversity and your own unique needs. These tools consist of Interactive Draw Therapy, Somatic Therapy (body work), Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative.
Are you deeply caring & highly sensitive? Exhausted from giving to all those around you? Lost or lacking direction. I help women who feel like this, break free of patterns that are keeping them stuck so they can find themselves, reclaim their time & energy and bring joy back into life again. I specialize in ‘the good girl syndrome’, divorce recovery & also grief. I use somatic and arts therapy techniques online, to guide clients and students to work with their nervous system & create safety within their body, so we can go to the root of their challenges, move suppressed emotions and heal.
Are you deeply caring & highly sensitive? Exhausted from giving to all those around you? Lost or lacking direction. I help women who feel like this, break free of patterns that are keeping them stuck so they can find themselves, reclaim their time & energy and bring joy back into life again. I specialize in ‘the good girl syndrome’, divorce recovery & also grief. I use somatic and arts therapy techniques online, to guide clients and students to work with their nervous system & create safety within their body, so we can go to the root of their challenges, move suppressed emotions and heal.
I'm a registered counsellor with experience in addressing all kinds of concerns; including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, anger management, stress and navigating life transitions.
Our first session will focus on clarifying what brings you to counselling and working with you to plan a way ahead. I aim to provide a warm, empathetic and supportive space but if you don’t feel we align, I can help you find a different therapist. I am straightforward and can be direct if need be.
I'm a registered counsellor with experience in addressing all kinds of concerns; including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, anger management, stress and navigating life transitions.
Our first session will focus on clarifying what brings you to counselling and working with you to plan a way ahead. I aim to provide a warm, empathetic and supportive space but if you don’t feel we align, I can help you find a different therapist. I am straightforward and can be direct if need be.
Does the thought of going to bed makes you worry?
I specialise in treating insomnia and sleep difficulties. Insomnia is not a mental health disorder per se. It is a problem with the human sleep wake system. Insomnia doesn't respond to standard psychotherapy and requires specialist therapy using CBT-I. I am NZ's only Board Certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine practitioner.
Does the thought of going to bed makes you worry?
I specialise in treating insomnia and sleep difficulties. Insomnia is not a mental health disorder per se. It is a problem with the human sleep wake system. Insomnia doesn't respond to standard psychotherapy and requires specialist therapy using CBT-I. I am NZ's only Board Certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine practitioner.
Kia ora, Talofa, Hello! I am passionate about supporting people in the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and polyamorous/CNM alternative relationship structure communities. I apply an intersectional lens to understanding experiences of distress and trauma. I enjoy working with and resourcing gender-diverse humans, and exploring ways to enhance gender euphoria. I work with individuals, whānau (families), and couples/triads/polycules. I bring creativity, curiosity, and unconditional positive regard to the people I work with. It is a privilege to walk alongside people on their life journey and to bear witness to their growth and development.
Kia ora, Talofa, Hello! I am passionate about supporting people in the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and polyamorous/CNM alternative relationship structure communities. I apply an intersectional lens to understanding experiences of distress and trauma. I enjoy working with and resourcing gender-diverse humans, and exploring ways to enhance gender euphoria. I work with individuals, whānau (families), and couples/triads/polycules. I bring creativity, curiosity, and unconditional positive regard to the people I work with. It is a privilege to walk alongside people on their life journey and to bear witness to their growth and development.
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.
Having been trained as both a psychotherapist and a Yoga psychology teacher, I view life’s experiences as integral to our soul’s journey toward wholeness. By learning from our past and transcending suffering, we cultivate greater awareness, awaken our inner light, uncover our purpose, and recognize our innate qualities & gifts.
My approach integrates the scientific foundations of Western psychology—including psychodynamic & transpersonal perspectives—with the wisdom of Eastern and Indigenous traditions, such as Yoga philosophy & mindfulness. If this perspective resonates with you, I would be honoured to support you on your journey.
Having been trained as both a psychotherapist and a Yoga psychology teacher, I view life’s experiences as integral to our soul’s journey toward wholeness. By learning from our past and transcending suffering, we cultivate greater awareness, awaken our inner light, uncover our purpose, and recognize our innate qualities & gifts.
My approach integrates the scientific foundations of Western psychology—including psychodynamic & transpersonal perspectives—with the wisdom of Eastern and Indigenous traditions, such as Yoga philosophy & mindfulness. If this perspective resonates with you, I would be honoured to support you on your journey.
Anxiety Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.