Female Therapists in Palmerston North
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.
Whether you're healing from trauma, body image struggles, or at a crossroads, you're welcome here (queer-affirming).
I provide a space where you can be authentically you, combining creative expression with conversation to explore what words alone cannot capture. You can process emotions, discover insights, and reconnect with yourself.
Together, we'll work toward your goals-whether managing anxiety, building resilience, improving relationships, or finding more joy and meaning in everyday life.
I'm here to support you through anxiety, anger, grief, health changes, or the exhaustion of masking your neurodivergent self.
Whether you're healing from trauma, body image struggles, or at a crossroads, you're welcome here (queer-affirming).
I provide a space where you can be authentically you, combining creative expression with conversation to explore what words alone cannot capture. You can process emotions, discover insights, and reconnect with yourself.
Together, we'll work toward your goals-whether managing anxiety, building resilience, improving relationships, or finding more joy and meaning in everyday life.
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.
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.
I have always had time for peoples’ stories and in 2002, soon after I entered my counselling study, I knew I would love this work.
I have experience with a diversity of issues and now specialize in relationships - working with individuals and couples. For couples I offer space away from outside pressure so they can be heard. For individuals I help them find their best way forward, be it within their current relationship or out of it. My mediation and communication experience for the Family Court equips me well to help those leaving relationships whilst my other expertise and experience equips me well for keeping couples together.
I have always had time for peoples’ stories and in 2002, soon after I entered my counselling study, I knew I would love this work.
I have experience with a diversity of issues and now specialize in relationships - working with individuals and couples. For couples I offer space away from outside pressure so they can be heard. For individuals I help them find their best way forward, be it within their current relationship or out of it. My mediation and communication experience for the Family Court equips me well to help those leaving relationships whilst my other expertise and experience equips me well for keeping couples together.
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.
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.
Hi there, I'm Lynne. Friends describe me as kind, bubbly and fun.
I've been a counsellor for over 10 years now working with ages 5 to 90! I love getting to know my clients and working together to create positive change in your life.
Hi there, I'm Lynne. Friends describe me as kind, bubbly and fun.
I've been a counsellor for over 10 years now working with ages 5 to 90! I love getting to know my clients and working together to create positive change in your life.
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 ensure a safe and confidential environment for all my clients, where experiences and concerns can be explored, with empathy and without fear of judgment.
We will work collaboratively to understand and address the challenges you may be facing, fostering a path toward healing and personal development. I honour each individual’s journey, regardless of their background, gender, ethnicity or spiritual identity.
I ensure a safe and confidential environment for all my clients, where experiences and concerns can be explored, with empathy and without fear of judgment.
We will work collaboratively to understand and address the challenges you may be facing, fostering a path toward healing and personal development. I honour each individual’s journey, regardless of their background, gender, ethnicity or spiritual identity.
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.
Kia ora and hello! I have some availability for both couples counselling and individuals. I also offer a free initial ten minute consultation by telephone.
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. I have a particular interest and experience in assisting men and women who have suffered personal or intergenerational trauma, along with relationship issues.
Kia ora and hello! I have some availability for both couples counselling and individuals. I also offer a free initial ten minute consultation by telephone.
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. I have a particular interest and experience in assisting men and women who have suffered personal or intergenerational trauma, along with relationship issues.
Do you feel like your mind and body are being hijacked by recent or old traumatic events? Do you feel like you lose control of your thoughts and behaviour? Are you being held back from living the life you want? Of being the parent, partner, colleague or leader, you want to be? You are frustrated that you can't shake it off? It's exhausting and affecting your relationships and coping skills. You just want to be free of it and get on with your life. You may also be holding back from getting professional support because you can't bear to talk about it. What if you could resolve this with minimal talking and time?
Do you feel like your mind and body are being hijacked by recent or old traumatic events? Do you feel like you lose control of your thoughts and behaviour? Are you being held back from living the life you want? Of being the parent, partner, colleague or leader, you want to be? You are frustrated that you can't shake it off? It's exhausting and affecting your relationships and coping skills. You just want to be free of it and get on with your life. You may also be holding back from getting professional support because you can't bear to talk about it. What if you could resolve this with minimal talking and time?
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.
With over 15 years’ experience in mental health, I offer online counselling sessions in the evenings, designed for people who need support outside of standard working hours. Perhaps you are overwhelmed with depression or anxiety, feel helpless /hopeless and you want to get yourself back again - enjoy life? Perhaps you find life is unfulfilling, you feel stuck in the same rut and struggle to change your life to be more what you would like it to be? Or are you experiencing conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem issues or stress and need help and support at this time? Together we can find a way forward.
With over 15 years’ experience in mental health, I offer online counselling sessions in the evenings, designed for people who need support outside of standard working hours. Perhaps you are overwhelmed with depression or anxiety, feel helpless /hopeless and you want to get yourself back again - enjoy life? Perhaps you find life is unfulfilling, you feel stuck in the same rut and struggle to change your life to be more what you would like it to be? Or are you experiencing conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem issues or stress and need help and support at this time? Together we can find a way forward.
Reaching out for grief support can feel huge, especially when you’re exhausted, numb, overwhelmed, or unsure what you even need. You may be facing bereavement, anticipatory grief, or a loss that isn’t always recognised like a friendship breakup, health change, shifting roles (becoming a caregiver or new parent), moving towns, or pet loss. Sometimes people seek help for anxiety or feeling “not like themselves,” and only later realise grief is part of the picture. You want a steady place to make sense of what’s happened and take one step at a time.
Reaching out for grief support can feel huge, especially when you’re exhausted, numb, overwhelmed, or unsure what you even need. You may be facing bereavement, anticipatory grief, or a loss that isn’t always recognised like a friendship breakup, health change, shifting roles (becoming a caregiver or new parent), moving towns, or pet loss. Sometimes people seek help for anxiety or feeling “not like themselves,” and only later realise grief is part of the picture. You want a steady place to make sense of what’s happened and take one step at a time.
Kia ora, I am a Counsellor with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology. I support clients with varying issues, from anxiety, relationship difficulties and body image to disordered eating and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Growing up in several different countries has given me a deep appreciation for people of diverse cultures, identities and backgrounds, and has informed my open-minded understanding and acceptance of others. 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.
Kia ora, I am a Counsellor with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology. I support clients with varying issues, from anxiety, relationship difficulties and body image to disordered eating and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Growing up in several different countries has given me a deep appreciation for people of diverse cultures, identities and backgrounds, and has informed my open-minded understanding and acceptance of others. 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.
Kia ora! I'm Lisa Gibson, a registered psychologist based in Palmerston North. I'm dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges. Through therapy, we can work together to develop helpful coping strategies, foster self-compassion, and cultivate greater self-awareness. I have a compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach.
Kia ora! I'm Lisa Gibson, a registered psychologist based in Palmerston North. I'm dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges. Through therapy, we can work together to develop helpful coping strategies, foster self-compassion, and cultivate greater self-awareness. I have a compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach.
Online Therapists
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.
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.
My whole professional life I worked for people face-to-face. First as a social justice lawyer, later as a qualified acupuncturist and counselor. I enjoy supporting people- young and old - who are struggling with a variety of mental health issues, to find their own answers and solutions which enables them to move forward.
My whole professional life I worked for people face-to-face. First as a social justice lawyer, later as a qualified acupuncturist and counselor. I enjoy supporting people- young and old - who are struggling with a variety of mental health issues, to find their own answers and solutions which enables them to move forward.
FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.