Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Nelson
I am an experienced holistic mental health professional who enjoys working with people from all walks of life. I bring two decades of experience across a range of healthcare roles, including 11 years of clinical work in mental health services with a focus on post-traumatic stress, relational trauma, and addictions. I am a registered Occupational Therapist and Counsellor and provide private and ACC funded services for Sensitive Claims. I am also an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) provider.
I work in person predominantly and also offer online sessions nationwide.
I am an experienced holistic mental health professional who enjoys working with people from all walks of life. I bring two decades of experience across a range of healthcare roles, including 11 years of clinical work in mental health services with a focus on post-traumatic stress, relational trauma, and addictions. I am a registered Occupational Therapist and Counsellor and provide private and ACC funded services for Sensitive Claims. I am also an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) provider.
I work in person predominantly and also offer online sessions nationwide.
I am a registered psychologist and experienced counsellor. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults, supporting people with a range of difficulties. My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your needs and preferences. I aim to create a safe, respectful space where you can explore what matters to you, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and build on your existing strengths. Together, we will find ways to help you realise your potential and navigate life’s challenges.
I am a registered psychologist and experienced counsellor. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults, supporting people with a range of difficulties. My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your needs and preferences. I aim to create a safe, respectful space where you can explore what matters to you, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and build on your existing strengths. Together, we will find ways to help you realise your potential and navigate life’s challenges.
Hi, I am a registered clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist living and practicing in Nelson, New Zealand. My primary focus is providing psychotherapy. Psychotherapy involves the careful application of techniques that help people change their behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and other personal characteristics in ways that enable them to thrive and cope with the stresses of living. I prefer to work with clients in person but if meeting in person is impossible or impractical, I can provide services online.
Hi, I am a registered clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist living and practicing in Nelson, New Zealand. My primary focus is providing psychotherapy. Psychotherapy involves the careful application of techniques that help people change their behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and other personal characteristics in ways that enable them to thrive and cope with the stresses of living. I prefer to work with clients in person but if meeting in person is impossible or impractical, I can provide services online.
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.
Kia Ora, I am Noa, a certified counsellor living and practicing in Nelson/Whakatu.
I offer a client-led, pluralistic approach to therapy, tailored to meet each individual and couple's unique needs. My practice is grounded in a deep respect for every client’s journey, supporting self-acceptance, self-discovery, and healing from trauma into greater well-being.
Kia Ora, I am Noa, a certified counsellor living and practicing in Nelson/Whakatu.
I offer a client-led, pluralistic approach to therapy, tailored to meet each individual and couple's unique needs. My practice is grounded in a deep respect for every client’s journey, supporting self-acceptance, self-discovery, and healing from trauma into greater well-being.
Kia ora, hola, hello. I’m Emma from Driftwood Therapy. Counselling with me may be a simple chat to help you think, or a deep dive into the ways your past experiences have shaped you.
All genders, cultures, neurotypes, sexualities, ages and abilities are welcome. I will do everything in my power to keep you safe and meet you where you are at.
Any issues you bring to our sessions are welcome. Some of my particular interests or relevant life experience include relationships and attachment, migration and racism, workplace challenges, environmental grief, and long covid.
Kia ora, hola, hello. I’m Emma from Driftwood Therapy. Counselling with me may be a simple chat to help you think, or a deep dive into the ways your past experiences have shaped you.
All genders, cultures, neurotypes, sexualities, ages and abilities are welcome. I will do everything in my power to keep you safe and meet you where you are at.
Any issues you bring to our sessions are welcome. Some of my particular interests or relevant life experience include relationships and attachment, migration and racism, workplace challenges, environmental grief, and long covid.
I have also completed training in Somatic and Mindfulness based modalities.
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 have also completed training in Somatic and Mindfulness based modalities.
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 draw from Person-Centred, ACT, Solution-Focused, Gestalt, CBT, and Imago approaches, complemented by Mindfulness and NLP techniques that support clarity and meaningful change.
Are you feeling distressed, lost, anxious or overwhelmed? When life moves in unexpected ways, it can be difficult to cope, let alone feel calm or clear. My role is to support you in easing the mental and emotional suffering that can arise during challenging times. Drawing on training in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I support adults to overcome anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, grief, trauma and low mood. Together we work toward restoring confidence, rebuilding self-esteem and cultivating more balanced, meaningful relationships.
I draw from Person-Centred, ACT, Solution-Focused, Gestalt, CBT, and Imago approaches, complemented by Mindfulness and NLP techniques that support clarity and meaningful change.
Are you feeling distressed, lost, anxious or overwhelmed? When life moves in unexpected ways, it can be difficult to cope, let alone feel calm or clear. My role is to support you in easing the mental and emotional suffering that can arise during challenging times. Drawing on training in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I support adults to overcome anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, grief, trauma and low mood. Together we work toward restoring confidence, rebuilding self-esteem and cultivating more balanced, meaningful relationships.
As a couples counsellor/therapist I use Positive Psych, Relational Life Therapy, and Attachment Theory; adding mindfulness (presence skills) so clients can co-regulate, in session and in their lives.
I'll take a Case Formation from you - to be aware of your generic journey. The current issue will be discussed and an intervention will be offered at that first session. Thereafter I follow the Treatment Plan I have written for you - however, I will deviate in accordance with your session needs. Call for an outline of my approach.
As a couples counsellor/therapist I use Positive Psych, Relational Life Therapy, and Attachment Theory; adding mindfulness (presence skills) so clients can co-regulate, in session and in their lives.
I'll take a Case Formation from you - to be aware of your generic journey. The current issue will be discussed and an intervention will be offered at that first session. Thereafter I follow the Treatment Plan I have written for you - however, I will deviate in accordance with your session needs. Call for an outline of my approach.
I draw from CBT, NLP, ACT, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Tired of living in your head? I work with people caught in patterns of overthinking, anxiety, people pleasing, and ADHD (even if you simply suspect you're neurodivergent). People who look fine on the outside but who feel quietly exhausted and disconnected on the inside. Maybe you've spent years making yourself smaller so others could feel more comfortable. Together, we'll work toward your authentic self and a full life. Grounded and present in your emotions. Confident and compassionate with yourself. More secure in your relationships.
I draw from CBT, NLP, ACT, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Tired of living in your head? I work with people caught in patterns of overthinking, anxiety, people pleasing, and ADHD (even if you simply suspect you're neurodivergent). People who look fine on the outside but who feel quietly exhausted and disconnected on the inside. Maybe you've spent years making yourself smaller so others could feel more comfortable. Together, we'll work toward your authentic self and a full life. Grounded and present in your emotions. Confident and compassionate with yourself. More secure in your relationships.
Therapies offered include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT for insomnia (CBT-I) and Nightmares (CBT-N), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia.
Kia ora, I'm Mags. I'm a Mental Health Therapist specialising in Sleep Psychology. I offer assessment and evidence-based treatment for adults experiencing sleep difficulties and mental health challenges. I take a comprehensive approach to uncover the root causes of your sleep issues and tailor support to your unique needs using evidence-based, drug-free therapies.
Specialist areas include: Insomnia, sleep anxiety, mood problems, ADHD, concussion, perimenopause/ menopause and other sleep disorders. I can provide referrals to sleep clinics and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) testing.
Therapies offered include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT for insomnia (CBT-I) and Nightmares (CBT-N), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia.
Kia ora, I'm Mags. I'm a Mental Health Therapist specialising in Sleep Psychology. I offer assessment and evidence-based treatment for adults experiencing sleep difficulties and mental health challenges. I take a comprehensive approach to uncover the root causes of your sleep issues and tailor support to your unique needs using evidence-based, drug-free therapies.
Specialist areas include: Insomnia, sleep anxiety, mood problems, ADHD, concussion, perimenopause/ menopause and other sleep disorders. I can provide referrals to sleep clinics and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) testing.
Do you find your thoughts overwhelming you? 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.
Do you find your thoughts overwhelming you? 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 use meditation and mindfulness in my sessions
My passion and purpose? To empower you to live your best Life. Acknowledging the principle that humans are interdependent beings, we understand that isolation is not sustainable; we rely on healthy relationships, community, connection and empathy for our well-being. Recognising that shifts in our circumstances, whether good or bad, can affect our, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. My holistic approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of your challenge. "Empowering you with holistic, client-centered strategies to achieve health, well-being, and inner healing for yourself.
I use meditation and mindfulness in my sessions
My passion and purpose? To empower you to live your best Life. Acknowledging the principle that humans are interdependent beings, we understand that isolation is not sustainable; we rely on healthy relationships, community, connection and empathy for our well-being. Recognising that shifts in our circumstances, whether good or bad, can affect our, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. My holistic approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of your challenge. "Empowering you with holistic, client-centered strategies to achieve health, well-being, and inner healing for yourself.
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.
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. I practice EMDR.
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. I practice EMDR.
Kia ora, I’m Glen, I’m a counsellor and I help people to find things.
Find peace. Find strength. Find connection. Find energy. Find answers. Find purpose. Find ways forward.
Because we can get a bit lost when we're challenged by life. Stuck. Confused. Conflicted.
To me, counselling is about making time and space in your week to untangle things, lay them out, move the pieces around and start to get a better picture of what is going on.
Then we can work with life rather than against it and hopefully move towards better days. Visit lostandfoundcounselling.co.nz for more info.
Kia ora, I’m Glen, I’m a counsellor and I help people to find things.
Find peace. Find strength. Find connection. Find energy. Find answers. Find purpose. Find ways forward.
Because we can get a bit lost when we're challenged by life. Stuck. Confused. Conflicted.
To me, counselling is about making time and space in your week to untangle things, lay them out, move the pieces around and start to get a better picture of what is going on.
Then we can work with life rather than against it and hopefully move towards better days. Visit lostandfoundcounselling.co.nz for more info.
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.
Primarily, I draw from Integrative, Person-Centred, CBT, ACT, Narrative, Brief Psychodynamic, and Mindfulness-Based therapies.
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.
Primarily, I draw from Integrative, Person-Centred, CBT, ACT, Narrative, Brief Psychodynamic, and Mindfulness-Based therapies.
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.
Feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, overthinking, low mood, burnout, or people-pleasing and unsure how to shift them? You may be navigating grief, relationship stress, relocation, or major life transitions where things feel heavier than you can carry alone. People often seek counselling when they notice repeated patterns such as avoidance, emotional overwhelm, difficulty setting boundaries, loneliness, or challenges adjusting to new environments, identities, cultures, and relationships. Counselling can offer a space to pause, reflect, and begin making sense of these experiences.
Feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, overthinking, low mood, burnout, or people-pleasing and unsure how to shift them? You may be navigating grief, relationship stress, relocation, or major life transitions where things feel heavier than you can carry alone. People often seek counselling when they notice repeated patterns such as avoidance, emotional overwhelm, difficulty setting boundaries, loneliness, or challenges adjusting to new environments, identities, cultures, and relationships. Counselling can offer a space to pause, reflect, and begin making sense of these experiences.
Online Therapists
Therapy is a place to feel known and understood, a place to overcome painful experiences, and explore new ways of being with yourself and others. I am a compassionate, warm and authentic person with 25 yrs experience in the mental health sector. I am trained in the following modalities; Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Addiction Counselling, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Diversity Affirming Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).
Therapy is a place to feel known and understood, a place to overcome painful experiences, and explore new ways of being with yourself and others. I am a compassionate, warm and authentic person with 25 yrs experience in the mental health sector. I am trained in the following modalities; Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Addiction Counselling, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Diversity Affirming Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.