Anxiety Therapists in Whangarei
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.
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
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.
I have specialist training in neurodiversity including in interventions specifically designed to support challenges unique to neurodiverse persons along with depression and a wide range of anxiety issues including OCD, panic attacks, and more generalized anxiety.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years' experience working in a range of adult settings. I offer comprehensive assessments including neuroaffirming assessments for autism, and therapy for a wide range of concerns including for challenges experienced by autistic persons such as autistic burnout, and shutdowns and meltdowns. I have provided supervision and training in specialist areas for clinical psychologists and mental health professionals and have a commitment to clinical expertise. My aim is to provide a safe space and ensure that the process resonates with each person’s needs and preferences.
I have specialist training in neurodiversity including in interventions specifically designed to support challenges unique to neurodiverse persons along with depression and a wide range of anxiety issues including OCD, panic attacks, and more generalized anxiety.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years' experience working in a range of adult settings. I offer comprehensive assessments including neuroaffirming assessments for autism, and therapy for a wide range of concerns including for challenges experienced by autistic persons such as autistic burnout, and shutdowns and meltdowns. I have provided supervision and training in specialist areas for clinical psychologists and mental health professionals and have a commitment to clinical expertise. My aim is to provide a safe space and ensure that the process resonates with each person’s needs and preferences.
I have worked with clients around issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, gender/sexuality, career, spirituality, family/relationships, and the pursuit of self-growth.
Hi my name is Dan Jackson. I got into counselling for two reasons: Firstly, to help people grow into their fullest and best selves. And secondly, to help people who are struggling to find relief and restoration.
I have worked with clients around issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, gender/sexuality, career, spirituality, family/relationships, and the pursuit of self-growth.
Hi my name is Dan Jackson. I got into counselling for two reasons: Firstly, to help people grow into their fullest and best selves. And secondly, to help people who are struggling to find relief and restoration.
This type of therapy can help with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, mood-related disorders in adults, marital issues, and behavioural problems in children.
In my counselling practice I use an eclectic approach with a client-centred focus to help clients identify their preferred futures, or explore their concerns, challenges, thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. We work together, focusing on solutions, clarifying goals and strategies, eliciting the client’s existing strengths, and incorporating new learnings into everyday life. I use a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy format but can also draw on aspects from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness.
This type of therapy can help with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, mood-related disorders in adults, marital issues, and behavioural problems in children.
In my counselling practice I use an eclectic approach with a client-centred focus to help clients identify their preferred futures, or explore their concerns, challenges, thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. We work together, focusing on solutions, clarifying goals and strategies, eliciting the client’s existing strengths, and incorporating new learnings into everyday life. I use a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy format but can also draw on aspects from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness.
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.
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.
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)
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.
Online Sex & Relationship Therapist — Helping Adults & Couples Build Confidence, Connection, and Healthy Intimacy
Modern dating and relationships can leave even the most self-aware people feeling disconnected, anxious, or unsure of what they want.
I work with individuals and couples on relationships, intimacy, desire, boundaries, communication, anxiety, and life transitions. A typical plan combines reflective conversation, practical tools, and evidence-based strategies. Clients gain clarity, confidence, to create more fulfilling lives, and more sustainable meaningful relationships.
Online Sex & Relationship Therapist — Helping Adults & Couples Build Confidence, Connection, and Healthy Intimacy
Modern dating and relationships can leave even the most self-aware people feeling disconnected, anxious, or unsure of what they want.
I work with individuals and couples on relationships, intimacy, desire, boundaries, communication, anxiety, and life transitions. A typical plan combines reflective conversation, practical tools, and evidence-based strategies. Clients gain clarity, confidence, to create more fulfilling lives, and more sustainable meaningful relationships.
Tēnā koe! Ko Morgan Daw tōku ingoa.
Hello, my name is Morgan Daw and I have spent much of my life living in Tāmaki Makaurau, My nature is rooted in collaboration and transparency, prioritising you and your needs. Establishing a secure and supportive environment for exploring your challenges is of paramount importance to me. I strive to create a compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can progress at a pace that aligns with your comfort level.
Tēnā koe! Ko Morgan Daw tōku ingoa.
Hello, my name is Morgan Daw and I have spent much of my life living in Tāmaki Makaurau, My nature is rooted in collaboration and transparency, prioritising you and your needs. Establishing a secure and supportive environment for exploring your challenges is of paramount importance to me. I strive to create a compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can progress at a pace that aligns with your comfort level.
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.
Originally from Brazil, I have been living in Aotearoa since 2020 and have been practicing for over 7 years. I work with adults from multiple cultures and backgrounds, offering sessions in both English and Portuguese. My practice includes supporting individuals navigating trauma, and the complexities of desire and subjectivity.
I’m a Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors, a Provider of ACC Sensitive Claims and an Analyst-in-Training Member of the Centre for Lacanian Analysis of Aotearoa. I hold an ethical commitment to the care of each person who entrusts me with their words.
Originally from Brazil, I have been living in Aotearoa since 2020 and have been practicing for over 7 years. I work with adults from multiple cultures and backgrounds, offering sessions in both English and Portuguese. My practice includes supporting individuals navigating trauma, and the complexities of desire and subjectivity.
I’m a Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors, a Provider of ACC Sensitive Claims and an Analyst-in-Training Member of the Centre for Lacanian Analysis of Aotearoa. I hold an ethical commitment to the care of each person who entrusts me with their words.
I believe that addiction is a primary disease and that a person's other issues will stem from this fundamental problem. Therefore it's important to treat the addiction first. People with addiction often use alcohol and other drugs or behaviours to 'cope'. In the beginning the substance or the behaviour (such as sex addiction) was the 'solution', but after a while it became the problem. My approach is to offer therapy that is focused on a new, results-focused solution. The goal is offering my clients 'tools' so that they can change behaviour that is causing problems in their lives.
I believe that addiction is a primary disease and that a person's other issues will stem from this fundamental problem. Therefore it's important to treat the addiction first. People with addiction often use alcohol and other drugs or behaviours to 'cope'. In the beginning the substance or the behaviour (such as sex addiction) was the 'solution', but after a while it became the problem. My approach is to offer therapy that is focused on a new, results-focused solution. The goal is offering my clients 'tools' so that they can change behaviour that is causing problems in their lives.
Tena Koutou, ko Anihera Tahu-Hepworth ahau. Hello, I’m Anihera. I whakapapa back to the East Coast of the North Island and Waikaremoana in the central North Island of New Zealand. I am from Ngati Porou & Tuhoe iwi through my mother and father. Offering a confidential, compassionate and non-judgmental service for people from all walks of life. Are you needing relief from difficult life stresses and complexities? Nau mai, Haere mai, you are welcome to contact me.
Tena Koutou, ko Anihera Tahu-Hepworth ahau. Hello, I’m Anihera. I whakapapa back to the East Coast of the North Island and Waikaremoana in the central North Island of New Zealand. I am from Ngati Porou & Tuhoe iwi through my mother and father. Offering a confidential, compassionate and non-judgmental service for people from all walks of life. Are you needing relief from difficult life stresses and complexities? Nau mai, Haere mai, you are welcome to contact me.
I help clients manage their life wellness: relational, emotional, physical, mindful, and spiritual.
I am a certified Life Coach, Counsellor, NLP Practitioner, and Parent Coach. My background is in classroom teaching, child development, and music education.
I offer a free 20-minute introductory call to know how I can best help you in creating the life that you want.
I help clients manage their life wellness: relational, emotional, physical, mindful, and spiritual.
I am a certified Life Coach, Counsellor, NLP Practitioner, and Parent Coach. My background is in classroom teaching, child development, and music education.
I offer a free 20-minute introductory call to know how I can best help you in creating the life that you want.
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.
I work through a trauma-informed lens to address symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression/low mood, relationship/family issues, LGBT+ adversity, sexual harm, and chronic illnesses.
I have an interest in Person-centered therapy, emotional regulation techniques, Somatic therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and Creative and Expressive Therapy, and I practice alongside a trauma-informed approach to build a sense of safety, trust, and connection.
There is more information on my website about our collaborative work together.
I work through a trauma-informed lens to address symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression/low mood, relationship/family issues, LGBT+ adversity, sexual harm, and chronic illnesses.
I have an interest in Person-centered therapy, emotional regulation techniques, Somatic therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and Creative and Expressive Therapy, and I practice alongside a trauma-informed approach to build a sense of safety, trust, and connection.
There is more information on my website about our collaborative work together.
I understand navigating the world from a place of perceived difference; how this can shrink and disconnect us from others, our lives, and also ourselves. This drives my passion for supporting clients in transforming Self-limiting beliefs and reconnecting with their inner wisdom, so they can lead their own healing/growth and truly thrive. Beyond Counselling, I’m a mother; I identify as part of the Rainbow community, and come from a diverse, multicultural family (Māori, Chinese, Irish, Dutch) - informing my cultural sensitivity and appreciation for the complexities of navigating dual/cultural identities, values, and systems.
I understand navigating the world from a place of perceived difference; how this can shrink and disconnect us from others, our lives, and also ourselves. This drives my passion for supporting clients in transforming Self-limiting beliefs and reconnecting with their inner wisdom, so they can lead their own healing/growth and truly thrive. Beyond Counselling, I’m a mother; I identify as part of the Rainbow community, and come from a diverse, multicultural family (Māori, Chinese, Irish, Dutch) - informing my cultural sensitivity and appreciation for the complexities of navigating dual/cultural identities, values, and systems.
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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.