Anxiety Therapists in Kerikeri

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Dr. Hayley Walker-Williams
Psychologist, PhD, MNZCCP
Serves Area
Her clinical expertise include psychological disorders and specifically trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues.
Her therapeutic approach is eclectic and trauma-informed and draws on evidence-based modalities like CBT, Psychodynamic, DBT, and TF-CBT as well as the new promising practice of Brain-Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) a short-term therapy designed to quickly and permanently rewire the way your brain reacts to stressors to reduce anxiety responses.
Her clinical expertise include psychological disorders and specifically trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues.
Her therapeutic approach is eclectic and trauma-informed and draws on evidence-based modalities like CBT, Psychodynamic, DBT, and TF-CBT as well as the new promising practice of Brain-Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) a short-term therapy designed to quickly and permanently rewire the way your brain reacts to stressors to reduce anxiety responses.
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J Counselling
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues.
Major in Psychology, weekend and evening availability, individual and couples counselling in person from cozy boathouse studio in central Whangarei, NZ. I also offer worldwide online counselling in English, Swedish and Estonian. My therapy style is solution focused CBT mixed with other styles I find useful in personal growth. Areas of interest include migration and cultural issues, stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, communication difficulties and self-esteem concerns. I look forward to supporting you on your journey. Jana (Currently I do not work with ACC and WINZ)
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues.
Major in Psychology, weekend and evening availability, individual and couples counselling in person from cozy boathouse studio in central Whangarei, NZ. I also offer worldwide online counselling in English, Swedish and Estonian. My therapy style is solution focused CBT mixed with other styles I find useful in personal growth. Areas of interest include migration and cultural issues, stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, communication difficulties and self-esteem concerns. I look forward to supporting you on your journey. Jana (Currently I do not work with ACC and WINZ)
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Juliane Engels
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Kerikeri 0230
0800 447 359 x59 View 0800 447 359 x59
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Fiona McKenzie
Counsellor, MNZAC
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Hi There - I have been working as a counsellor for many years, and my focus is to support you in your relationships with self and others, to help get you to a place you want to be where ever or what ever you want this to look like.
Hi There - I have been working as a counsellor for many years, and my focus is to support you in your relationships with self and others, to help get you to a place you want to be where ever or what ever you want this to look like.
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Stephanie Barnett
Psychologist
Online Only
Stephanie is a New Zealand Registered Clinical Psychologist. She has a strong empathetic approach and enjoys listening to others and absorbing their stories of how they uniquely experience life. Stephanie respects people for where they are at, whether that be going through a difficult time and/or dealing with other life hurdles, acknowledging each individuals as the expert of their own lives. Stephanie has also completed a Master’s thesis in the field of mindfulness and self-compassion – specifically mindful eating. This has led to her personal interest in the influence of food intake on our mood.
Stephanie is a New Zealand Registered Clinical Psychologist. She has a strong empathetic approach and enjoys listening to others and absorbing their stories of how they uniquely experience life. Stephanie respects people for where they are at, whether that be going through a difficult time and/or dealing with other life hurdles, acknowledging each individuals as the expert of their own lives. Stephanie has also completed a Master’s thesis in the field of mindfulness and self-compassion – specifically mindful eating. This has led to her personal interest in the influence of food intake on our mood.
0800 327 477 View 0800 327 477
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Anchor Within Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Serves Area
I believe everyone deserves a space where they can talk safely, whether you are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, loss, cultural pressures or feeling stuck, et cetera.
My name is Natasha and I am a qualified counsellor registered with NZAC. I work from a relational space, understanding that everyone's experiences and life situations are unique to them. Life, its expectations and demands can become challenging. Carrying things can become exhausting and we all need someone to talk to. I am here to listen and understand what your situation means to you.
I believe everyone deserves a space where they can talk safely, whether you are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, loss, cultural pressures or feeling stuck, et cetera.
My name is Natasha and I am a qualified counsellor registered with NZAC. I work from a relational space, understanding that everyone's experiences and life situations are unique to them. Life, its expectations and demands can become challenging. Carrying things can become exhausting and we all need someone to talk to. I am here to listen and understand what your situation means to you.
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Positive Mind Works
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Paihia 0200
Life has given me first-hand experience navigating grief and loss, complex family dynamics, family violence, alcohol dependency, and anxiety — and that lived experience shapes the empathy I bring to every session.
I have spent over 15 years working across social services, including in the prison system, youth work, mental health and addictions, nonviolence programmes, and community wellness and support groups. I hold a degree in Clinical Counselling and draw on a broad foundation that includes coaching, teaching, and group facilitation.
Life has given me first-hand experience navigating grief and loss, complex family dynamics, family violence, alcohol dependency, and anxiety — and that lived experience shapes the empathy I bring to every session.
I have spent over 15 years working across social services, including in the prison system, youth work, mental health and addictions, nonviolence programmes, and community wellness and support groups. I hold a degree in Clinical Counselling and draw on a broad foundation that includes coaching, teaching, and group facilitation.
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Positive Mind Works
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Paihia 0200
I help with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and emotional regulation.
Hi, I’m Masha. Life can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll explore your experiences and work toward healing and growth. I’m a registered counsellor with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC). My approach is client-centred and integrative, drawing on Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Interactive Drawing Therapy (IDT).
I help with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and emotional regulation.
Hi, I’m Masha. Life can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll explore your experiences and work toward healing and growth. I’m a registered counsellor with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC). My approach is client-centred and integrative, drawing on Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Interactive Drawing Therapy (IDT).
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Elif Todd
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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Megan Williams
Psychologist
Serves Area
Megan has provided therapy to clients of all ages who have experienced trauma and abuse as well as many other presenting conditions including anxiety and depression.
BSc(Pysch) MSc(Psych)(Honours) PGDipPP Registered Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and current Annual Practicing Certificate Member of New Zealand Psychologists Society. Megan Williams is a Psychologist who works with clients of all ages. Megan has a warm and caring approach, ensuring that clients feel safe and respected during their journey through therapy.
Megan has provided therapy to clients of all ages who have experienced trauma and abuse as well as many other presenting conditions including anxiety and depression.
BSc(Pysch) MSc(Psych)(Honours) PGDipPP Registered Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and current Annual Practicing Certificate Member of New Zealand Psychologists Society. Megan Williams is a Psychologist who works with clients of all ages. Megan has a warm and caring approach, ensuring that clients feel safe and respected during their journey through therapy.
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Charmaine Bright @ Bright Wellbeing Counselling
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My approach draws on traditional and alternative counselling modalities. I use these approaches to empower my clients and my practice is strongly grounded in spirituality and energy psychology. Nourishment and healing are facilitated through energy-integration, visualisation, inner-child work and support in recovering a sense of self.
My approach draws on traditional and alternative counselling modalities. I use these approaches to empower my clients and my practice is strongly grounded in spirituality and energy psychology. Nourishment and healing are facilitated through energy-integration, visualisation, inner-child work and support in recovering a sense of self.
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Naomi Carleton
Psychologist
Online Only
Naomi is an Australian and NZ registered psychologist with 18 years experience working with adults, adolescents and children. Naomi is known for her warmth, understanding and approachability. She enjoys supporting and working alongside her clients to improve their quality of life and help them achieve their own personal goals.
Naomi is an Australian and NZ registered psychologist with 18 years experience working with adults, adolescents and children. Naomi is known for her warmth, understanding and approachability. She enjoys supporting and working alongside her clients to improve their quality of life and help them achieve their own personal goals.
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Online Therapists

Photo of Hadiyyeh Zohoori-Dossa - I Am Noble - Holistic Health Services, Counsellor, MSc
Welcome! If you’re new to I Am Noble, let me say I am so excited to serve you! Is there anything in your life you would like to change? Your job? Relationships? Friends? Your emotions? Thoughts? How you spend your free time? What about eating or other habits? Less pain? More peace? We all have something or other. Once you focus your intention and believe that it is possible, you are already on the road to success.
Welcome! If you’re new to I Am Noble, let me say I am so excited to serve you! Is there anything in your life you would like to change? Your job? Relationships? Friends? Your emotions? Thoughts? How you spend your free time? What about eating or other habits? Less pain? More peace? We all have something or other. Once you focus your intention and believe that it is possible, you are already on the road to success.
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Paul Williams
Psychologist
Whangarei 0110
I specialise in trauma, abuse, depression, and anxiety.
Together we'll find the approach that fits you best. Drawing on therapies like EMDR, CBT, DBT, MI, ACT, I adapt to what each person needs rather than following a fixed formula. Some people need tools to manage overwhelming emotions, others need space to explore what's been holding them back.
I specialise in trauma, abuse, depression, and anxiety.
Together we'll find the approach that fits you best. Drawing on therapies like EMDR, CBT, DBT, MI, ACT, I adapt to what each person needs rather than following a fixed formula. Some people need tools to manage overwhelming emotions, others need space to explore what's been holding them back.
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Ethan Carter
Psychologist, PhD
Whangarei 0112
It’s not uncommon for people to experience some fear around working with a psychologist, and I prioritize putting that fear at ease and supporting clients to develop strategies to overcome their difficulties.
I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds, and varying difficulties. My approach begins with developing an understanding of how a clients specific difficulties came to be. Based on this understanding, I work with the client to develop a personalized treatment plan to address these difficulties, and support the client in working towards their goals.
It’s not uncommon for people to experience some fear around working with a psychologist, and I prioritize putting that fear at ease and supporting clients to develop strategies to overcome their difficulties.
I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds, and varying difficulties. My approach begins with developing an understanding of how a clients specific difficulties came to be. Based on this understanding, I work with the client to develop a personalized treatment plan to address these difficulties, and support the client in working towards their goals.
0800 451 520 x54 View 0800 451 520 x54
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Anna Kingi
Counsellor, NZCCA
Mangawhai 0505
I specialise in supporting people who are also living with physical health challenges. This may include; autoimmune conditions, gut disorders, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and chronic pain. Together we take a Whole Person approach, in pursuit of understanding how your physical health connects with your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and spiritual life.
I specialise in supporting people who are also living with physical health challenges. This may include; autoimmune conditions, gut disorders, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and chronic pain. Together we take a Whole Person approach, in pursuit of understanding how your physical health connects with your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and spiritual life.
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Michael Streifler
Counsellor, MCouns
Whangarei 0110
I am willing and able to work with people who are having difficulty with - Sexual orientation, identity & acceptance - Relationship difficulties (Heterosexual or same sex relationships) - Work & Study stress - Depression and anxiety - Family dynamics - Coping with major changes in your life - Coping with the grief of losing someone special
I am a registered counsellor with over 20 years of experience working with adults from all walks of life dealing with a wide range of issues. I am a New Zealander and have lived in Auckland for most of my life. Five years ago I relocated to a small town in Northland and live close to the beach
I am willing and able to work with people who are having difficulty with - Sexual orientation, identity & acceptance - Relationship difficulties (Heterosexual or same sex relationships) - Work & Study stress - Depression and anxiety - Family dynamics - Coping with major changes in your life - Coping with the grief of losing someone special
I am a registered counsellor with over 20 years of experience working with adults from all walks of life dealing with a wide range of issues. I am a New Zealander and have lived in Auckland for most of my life. Five years ago I relocated to a small town in Northland and live close to the beach
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Prue Turner
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Warkworth 0910
By offering a warm and safe space you will be welcomed to share your worries, thoughts and feelings and learn new tools and techniques to navigate life.
Couples therapy - Relationship conflict can often be caught in negative cycles. I am trained in Couples therapy and can provide you will the skills to work together more harmoniously. Individual therapy - I work with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addiction, stress, life transitions, grief, career growth, and adjustment.
By offering a warm and safe space you will be welcomed to share your worries, thoughts and feelings and learn new tools and techniques to navigate life.
Couples therapy - Relationship conflict can often be caught in negative cycles. I am trained in Couples therapy and can provide you will the skills to work together more harmoniously. Individual therapy - I work with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addiction, stress, life transitions, grief, career growth, and adjustment.
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Anélda Huisamen Family Practice
Psychologist, MA
Warkworth 0910
Waitlist for new clients
Anelda Huisamen (née Kloppers) is a senior clinical psychologist, with interests in personal growth, supporting parents and children with neurodiversity, major life adjustments and trauma, attachment difficulties, ongoing emotional and behavioural difficulties, tics, body image and anxiety disorders.
After developing a solid understanding, goals and intervention together, you are supported towards these goals. Your initial assessment can be general or specialised. The therapy process typically entails both a deeper understanding, as well and actual change of behaviours, feelings, thought patterns and implicit values that cause issues in your life.
Anelda Huisamen (née Kloppers) is a senior clinical psychologist, with interests in personal growth, supporting parents and children with neurodiversity, major life adjustments and trauma, attachment difficulties, ongoing emotional and behavioural difficulties, tics, body image and anxiety disorders.
After developing a solid understanding, goals and intervention together, you are supported towards these goals. Your initial assessment can be general or specialised. The therapy process typically entails both a deeper understanding, as well and actual change of behaviours, feelings, thought patterns and implicit values that cause issues in your life.
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Dr. Maria Rotella
Psychologist
Whangarei 0110
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.
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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.