Anxiety Therapists in Nelson
I work with adults, parents and couples experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, OCD, relationship difficulties, communication challenges and life transitions.
Kia ora, hello, my name is Nicola. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, relationships can become difficult, or you can find yourself stuck in patterns that are hard to change. I offer a warm, safe and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, feel understood and work towards meaningful change. My approach is practical and collaborative, drawing on structured CBT to help you understand what is happening and make meaningful changes. You don't need to have everything figured out before you get in touch.
Find out more: www.takingstepscounselling.nz
I work with adults, parents and couples experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, OCD, relationship difficulties, communication challenges and life transitions.
Kia ora, hello, my name is Nicola. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, relationships can become difficult, or you can find yourself stuck in patterns that are hard to change. I offer a warm, safe and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, feel understood and work towards meaningful change. My approach is practical and collaborative, drawing on structured CBT to help you understand what is happening and make meaningful changes. You don't need to have everything figured out before you get in touch.
Find out more: www.takingstepscounselling.nz
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.
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.
My strong academic foundation combines with a wealth of professional and life experience (I have lived and worked in 8 countries, raising a family in 5 of these) to inform my practice. I work with warmth, empathy, authenticity, and a genuine belief in the potential for growth. I practise collaboratively, honouring your needs and preferences.
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.
My strong academic foundation combines with a wealth of professional and life experience (I have lived and worked in 8 countries, raising a family in 5 of these) to inform my practice. I work with warmth, empathy, authenticity, and a genuine belief in the potential for growth. I practise collaboratively, honouring your needs and preferences.
My primary areas of interest/specialty include self awareness/ personal growth, depression, life transitions, stress/ anxiety, relationships/communication, anger, addiction, pain, cultural transitions, LGBTQ, and adult ADHD.
I am passionate about helping people break through barriers that are commonly imposed by the dominant culture while finding ways to work more comfortably both inside and outside ‘the box’ to achieve goals. I've worked with clients in settings ranging from prison to university, and you can count on my acceptance ‘as you are’ without judgment while helping you recognize and recover your own strengths. I bring expertise to support you with a wide variety of concerns, and I have particularly enjoyed working with clients whose lived experience includes neurodiversity, gender diversity, and relationship diversity.
My primary areas of interest/specialty include self awareness/ personal growth, depression, life transitions, stress/ anxiety, relationships/communication, anger, addiction, pain, cultural transitions, LGBTQ, and adult ADHD.
I am passionate about helping people break through barriers that are commonly imposed by the dominant culture while finding ways to work more comfortably both inside and outside ‘the box’ to achieve goals. I've worked with clients in settings ranging from prison to university, and you can count on my acceptance ‘as you are’ without judgment while helping you recognize and recover your own strengths. I bring expertise to support you with a wide variety of concerns, and I have particularly enjoyed working with clients whose lived experience includes neurodiversity, gender diversity, and relationship diversity.
Kia ora, my work is grounded in empathy, respect and genuine connection. I work alongside you at your own pace, helping you explore thoughts, feelings, emotions and experiences that may be affecting your wellbeing.
Kia ora, my work is grounded in empathy, respect and genuine connection. I work alongside you at your own pace, helping you explore thoughts, feelings, emotions and experiences that may be affecting your wellbeing.
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. I enjoy working with and resourcing gender-diverse humans, and exploring ways to enhance gender euphoria. I work with individuals (16+), 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. I enjoy working with and resourcing gender-diverse humans, and exploring ways to enhance gender euphoria. I work with individuals (16+), 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.
Have you been feeling stuck or held back by limiting beliefs or unhelpful patterns in your life that are getting in the way of the life you had envisioned? Are you keen to improve your confidence, self-belief and feel happier with yourself? Are you ready to embrace "the true you" in order to make strides toward the life you want to create? If you're ready for change, get in touch.
Have you been feeling stuck or held back by limiting beliefs or unhelpful patterns in your life that are getting in the way of the life you had envisioned? Are you keen to improve your confidence, self-belief and feel happier with yourself? Are you ready to embrace "the true you" in order to make strides toward the life you want to create? If you're ready for change, get in touch.
ACC Counsellor Sensitive Claims SSC. Expert liaison with other health, financial and social supports and compassionate therapy at www.LiamPeterButler.co.nz, Nelson. Please call 022 342 2420
ACC Counsellor Sensitive Claims SSC. Expert liaison with other health, financial and social supports and compassionate therapy at www.LiamPeterButler.co.nz, Nelson. Please call 022 342 2420
Please feel free to contact me. I will listen to you and seek to understand you. Together we will find a way ahead for you. Some people need a little help to find their way, others want to undertake therapy. I make no assumptions about you or your needs.
Please feel free to contact me. I will listen to you and seek to understand you. Together we will find a way ahead for you. Some people need a little help to find their way, others want to undertake therapy. I make no assumptions about you or your needs.
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.
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.
I offer a safe reflective and supportive space where you can explore your experiences with curiosity rather than judgement.
My holistic approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of your challenges.
My Holistic Approach is, trauma-Informed, client-centred, culturally aware, flexible and inclusive to all individuals.
I offer holistic compassionate support where you are at in your journey.
Relationship Building. Couples Therapy
Men's Health, Women's Health, Non-Gendered Individual Counselling
Guiding your transformation through Soulcheck pillars nurture, heal (reconnect), align and grow
I offer a safe reflective and supportive space where you can explore your experiences with curiosity rather than judgement.
My holistic approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of your challenges.
My Holistic Approach is, trauma-Informed, client-centred, culturally aware, flexible and inclusive to all individuals.
I offer holistic compassionate support where you are at in your journey.
Relationship Building. Couples Therapy
Men's Health, Women's Health, Non-Gendered Individual Counselling
Guiding your transformation through Soulcheck pillars nurture, heal (reconnect), align and grow
I specialise in providing a safe, inclusive space for marginalised communities, including LGBTQIA+, sex worker, and neurodiverse clients. I understand the challenges of navigating identity, stigma, and societal pressures. In my practice, I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental space for clients to explore, affirm, or reflect on their identities. Together, we build resilience, address challenges, and focus on growth. Therapy is tailored to each individual’s unique journey, ensuring a respectful and empowering experience for all.
I specialise in providing a safe, inclusive space for marginalised communities, including LGBTQIA+, sex worker, and neurodiverse clients. I understand the challenges of navigating identity, stigma, and societal pressures. In my practice, I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental space for clients to explore, affirm, or reflect on their identities. Together, we build resilience, address challenges, and focus on growth. Therapy is tailored to each individual’s unique journey, ensuring a respectful and empowering experience for all.
For example, if you have anxiety, we can work on understanding and befriending your nervous system.
Kia ora! I specialize in supporting folks with ADHD brains and I'm here to help you find your own personal roadmap for life through cultivating your creativity and embracing your uniqueness.
I also focus on supporting men and women through their life experiences and transitions, whether it be related to career, education, relationships, parenting, grief, aging or more. I believe that you have inner wisdom and are the expert in your life and it will be an honour to witness your revitalization!
Note: I was trained in Canada where I worked with diverse populations and cultural groups and have over 10 years of counselling experience.
For example, if you have anxiety, we can work on understanding and befriending your nervous system.
Kia ora! I specialize in supporting folks with ADHD brains and I'm here to help you find your own personal roadmap for life through cultivating your creativity and embracing your uniqueness.
I also focus on supporting men and women through their life experiences and transitions, whether it be related to career, education, relationships, parenting, grief, aging or more. I believe that you have inner wisdom and are the expert in your life and it will be an honour to witness your revitalization!
Note: I was trained in Canada where I worked with diverse populations and cultural groups and have over 10 years of counselling experience.
Many people who find their way to this work have spent a long time trying to put words to experiences that don’t always fit easily into ordinary conversation. They may feel things intensely, think in complex or creative ways, or find that their inner world moves in images, sensations, or metaphor rather than straightforward explanations.
I work especially well with people who feel deeply, think creatively, or have struggled to find therapy that makes space for imagination, sensitivity, or non-linear ways of processing experience.
Many people who find their way to this work have spent a long time trying to put words to experiences that don’t always fit easily into ordinary conversation. They may feel things intensely, think in complex or creative ways, or find that their inner world moves in images, sensations, or metaphor rather than straightforward explanations.
I work especially well with people who feel deeply, think creatively, or have struggled to find therapy that makes space for imagination, sensitivity, or non-linear ways of processing experience.
I am here to listen if you are experiencing anxiety, stress, anger or depression.
I support individuals and couples with depression, trauma, PTSD, GAD, addiction, anger, bereavement, OCD, relationship issues, gambling and porn addiction, stress, family conflict, and marital concerns. I offer a compassionate, tailored approach focused on coping skills and growth.
I am here to listen if you are experiencing anxiety, stress, anger or depression.
I support individuals and couples with depression, trauma, PTSD, GAD, addiction, anger, bereavement, OCD, relationship issues, gambling and porn addiction, stress, family conflict, and marital concerns. I offer a compassionate, tailored approach focused on coping skills and growth.
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.
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.
Relationship doubts, anxiety, long held patterns of behaviours, substance use, grief, aspiration for relief from effects of childhood traumas
I meet people with strong intent. They want to thrive but have come up against repeating patterns of resistance. I see couples and individuals. Everybody striving to meet the challenges of these difficult times. Many of my clients are neurodiverse or in neuro differing relationships. Most people carry some level of trauma from the past. My job is to help folk self-reflect, and in relationship: co-regulate. I believe we must relearn tools to find belonging (in all spheres); that this is essential in order for us all to secure a thriving future.
Relationship doubts, anxiety, long held patterns of behaviours, substance use, grief, aspiration for relief from effects of childhood traumas
I meet people with strong intent. They want to thrive but have come up against repeating patterns of resistance. I see couples and individuals. Everybody striving to meet the challenges of these difficult times. Many of my clients are neurodiverse or in neuro differing relationships. Most people carry some level of trauma from the past. My job is to help folk self-reflect, and in relationship: co-regulate. I believe we must relearn tools to find belonging (in all spheres); that this is essential in order for us all to secure a thriving future.
I help people understand the deeper roots of anxiety, relationship difficulties, and recurring emotional struggles.
Are you struggling with difficult relationships or a sense that you keep repeating the same painful patterns despite your best efforts to change? Perhaps you've found ways to cope, yet something still feels unresolved beneath the surface. I offer a thoughtful, depth-oriented approach for people who want to understand not only what they are experiencing, but why. Together, we can explore how past experiences, attachment patterns, and unconscious expectations may continue to shape your relationships, emotions, and sense of self. The aim is not simply temporary relief, but deeper understanding and lasting change.
I help people understand the deeper roots of anxiety, relationship difficulties, and recurring emotional struggles.
Are you struggling with difficult relationships or a sense that you keep repeating the same painful patterns despite your best efforts to change? Perhaps you've found ways to cope, yet something still feels unresolved beneath the surface. I offer a thoughtful, depth-oriented approach for people who want to understand not only what they are experiencing, but why. Together, we can explore how past experiences, attachment patterns, and unconscious expectations may continue to shape your relationships, emotions, and sense of self. The aim is not simply temporary relief, but deeper understanding and lasting change.
Feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, overthinking, low mood, burnout, or people-pleasing and unsure how to shift them?
My speciality lies in supporting people through anxiety, low mood, burnout, relationship challenges, identity struggles, and migration or relocation experiences. With lived experience of international transition and multicultural spaces, I understand the emotional complexity of starting over, balancing identities, and finding belonging.
Feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, overthinking, low mood, burnout, or people-pleasing and unsure how to shift them?
My speciality lies in supporting people through anxiety, low mood, burnout, relationship challenges, identity struggles, and migration or relocation experiences. With lived experience of international transition and multicultural spaces, I understand the emotional complexity of starting over, balancing identities, and finding belonging.
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I enjoy working with people committed to personal, relational and spiritual growth. My areas of interest include supporting the LGBTQ+ and Ethically Non Monogamous/polyamorous communities, as well as trauma survivors. I also have 30+ years experience with a wide range of mental health issues & addictions. I am interested in attachment, loss, life transitions, relationships, spiritual & personal growth, gender, sex, sexuality, and neurodivergence. I provide assessment and diagnoses for mental health conditions, Autism/ADHD. I am honoured to support the transgender community through Informed Consent for Gender Affirming Care.
Kia Ora
I enjoy working with people committed to personal, relational and spiritual growth. My areas of interest include supporting the LGBTQ+ and Ethically Non Monogamous/polyamorous communities, as well as trauma survivors. I also have 30+ years experience with a wide range of mental health issues & addictions. I am interested in attachment, loss, life transitions, relationships, spiritual & personal growth, gender, sex, sexuality, and neurodivergence. I provide assessment and diagnoses for mental health conditions, Autism/ADHD. I am honoured to support the transgender community through Informed Consent for Gender Affirming Care.