Therapists in Nelson

You may be reaching out for different reasons; anxiety, depression, persistent pain beyond what might be expected, past trauma resurfacing or perhaps current relationship struggles. Maybe you're interested to understand, and transform patterns of thinking, feeling or functioning and choose a life aligned with your true authentic self. 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.

I offer a person-centered approach to counselling working face-to face or on zoom. I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate, safe space for young adults to elderly to explore fears, concerns or difficulties you may be experiencing in life. I value the importance of the therapeutic relationship and listen to where people are at and work with you to help move forward and make sense of life’s challenges. I work with the Internal family Systems model (IFS) and have an interest and experience in women’s health, mindfulness and parenting.

Transform Your Life! Sometimes life can seem difficult and sometimes we can feel stuck or overwhelmed. I am skilled at holding a safe space that is confidential, where all judgement is set aside, a space where all your thoughts and feelings are welcomed. I believe that you are the healer and that love is the medicine. I would love to accompany you on your healing adventure. Counselling is a collaborative and empowering way to support your growth. Experience a greater understanding of your journey and make the next steps to a brighter, more loving, and expansive life. ​

Kia Ora! My name is Elizabeth, and I am a qualified and registered provisional member of the NZAC. I was born in Rarotonga and I was raised in Nelson, New Zealand, where I currently live. I was drawn to counselling when I was finding it harder to ignore the mental health issues all around, and through my training I have found the path that I was meant to take.

My ideal client is seeking or experiencing change. Whether they have been trying to come out of an addiction, been diagnosed with a new illness or disease, changed career/relationship/perspective or are simply done with the way their life is progressing - they want change. They feel disheartened by the consequences of decisions they've made, fatigued by the daily grind of emotions and wearing masks, and are looking for ways to ease their suffering. It could be that they don't understand or know how to connect to their own feelings or behaviours, feel unlovable/wrong/bad, and have exhausted all other ways of healing.

Lea has a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology, is certified in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, is a graduate therapist in Integrative Psychotherapy (Hakomi) and is a certified Buddhist chaplain. She specialises in trauma, loss, grief, and end of life counselling and has extensive experience using mindfulness and cognitive behavioural skills therapy for depression, anxiety, workplace stress and burnout.

I work with parents as a catalyst for change - helping them shift from surviving, to thriving. I empower parents to press pause and reconsider how they actually want family life to be, and how they want to get there. My coaching weaves the science of child development and psychology into the unique intricacies of each family situation, providing a truly tailored, and therefore, effective approach. Are you worried about your child’s behaviour, well-being or learning? Do you find yourself doing or saying things as a parent, you wish you didn’t? Do you feel uncertain about how best to approach an issue with your child? I can help.

My passion and strengths lie in assisting people to make positive steps to take back mastery of their health and wellbeing and move towards their greatest potential and freedom. I take a holistic, creative and heart centered approach to the process, meeting you where you are at and walking side by side with you to a brighter, joyful and more authentic place within yourself and your world. My focus is on supporting you to build and strengthen your own resources inside yourself. Empowering you to grow your own awareness to understand yourself and the root causes of the presenting challenges.

Kia Ora, Hello, my name is Nicola. I believe that each person has their own story which shapes who they are. Through my work, I strive to foster a safe space where clients can tell their story, gain insight into their own strengths, and help them bring about a preferred future. I believe everyone deserves to experience success, that we all have the strength within ourselves to overcome adversity. It is for this reason I work mainly using a Solution Focused approach, along with CBT, ACT and some psychoeducation.

People often seek Psychotherapy to heal anxiety or depression. This means you might find close relationships challenging and difficult to maintain. You might feel angry, frustrated or frightened by those around you. You might have sense of 'not really being here' or 'hollow inside' and expect to be 'found out'. You might be in a state of constant worry or are overly compliant. You might feel flat and rudderless in life's waters. It is possible you have turned to alcohol or other ways of self soothing (such as being constantly busy) to make your world seem bearable. Whatever it is, you are likely to be missing a sense of peace.

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.

With training and qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I will empower you to manage and overcome grief, trauma, anxiety, phobias, and low moods; so that you will restore and enjoy confidence, self-esteem, health, well-being, and better relationships.

My name is Leith Thompson. I'm married with 4 grown children and eleven grand-children. My wife Donna and I live in Tauranga, NZ. I've been involved in the caring for people profession for over thirty years, before that I drove forklifts and worked as a baker. I have contracted to Mental Health and local Schools for many years and I have worked with ages five to eighty five. My wife and I make the most of our leisure time by enjoying good movies, great coffee and travelling. To relax I play table tennis and pool.

Do you find yourself lost in your thoughts? Are these thoughts constantly on your mind keeping you from living your life? Through life's obstacles and challenges, there is a story. You deserved to be heard for yourself or your relationship with your loved ones. Each journey with a client is unique. I am here to listen if you are experiencing anxiety, stress, anger or depression. When past traumas or present issues create road bumps in your life, I can work collaboratively to help you make sense of it all.

I specialise in treating people with addiction, as well as their families. I believe the disease of addiction is one that we can recover from and that it's a health problem that can be treated successfully. My approach is client-centred using modalities including motivational interviewing, CBT and the 12 Steps. I studied at the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies in Minnesota, USA, graduating in 2009. I am registered with the New Zealand Addiction Practitioners' Association, Dapaanz, a professional organisation with a code of ethics. I am also a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT).

Perhaps you are overwhelmed with depression or anxiety, feel helpless or 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. I am the author of the "Out of the Fog" programme delivered in group and individual therapy which has helped hundreds of people to recover/become well from depression/anxiety.

Do you need an experienced therapist with a solid mental health background that can help you with a vast array of symptoms and/or conditions?