Anxiety Therapists in Alexandra

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Alice Beattie
Counsellor, MNZAC
Alexandra 9320
Waitlist for new clients
My passion is to create a space for others to explore their concerns or challenges and feel comfortable doing so as we work together towards your preferred goals ultimately supporting overall wellness. It can be a stepping out of the boat experience to talk to a professional about what troubles us, so I try to make the 'process' as easy as possible. We all struggle in many ways (normal!) and often, don't know what we don't know so upskilling in self-care or healthy thinking or relational wellness is something we all need to do from time to time to continue moving forward in life in ways that give our lives meaning and colour.
My passion is to create a space for others to explore their concerns or challenges and feel comfortable doing so as we work together towards your preferred goals ultimately supporting overall wellness. It can be a stepping out of the boat experience to talk to a professional about what troubles us, so I try to make the 'process' as easy as possible. We all struggle in many ways (normal!) and often, don't know what we don't know so upskilling in self-care or healthy thinking or relational wellness is something we all need to do from time to time to continue moving forward in life in ways that give our lives meaning and colour.
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Find Your Marbles
Counsellor, MCouns, MNZAC
Serves Area
I put the therapeutic relationship first, supported by a variety of techniques and strategies for coping with anxiety, grief, depression and any of life's challenges.
Kia ora, my name is Ros. Counselling provides a safe, non-judgemental space for you to be heard and feel understood. It might not always feel like it, but you are the expert on your own life. My counselling approach seeks to work with you to explore what’s going well and what’s proving a challenge. Together, we’ll explore your values, assumptions and beliefs and create supportive, functional strategies and solutions to help you make sense of where you are right now.
I put the therapeutic relationship first, supported by a variety of techniques and strategies for coping with anxiety, grief, depression and any of life's challenges.
Kia ora, my name is Ros. Counselling provides a safe, non-judgemental space for you to be heard and feel understood. It might not always feel like it, but you are the expert on your own life. My counselling approach seeks to work with you to explore what’s going well and what’s proving a challenge. Together, we’ll explore your values, assumptions and beliefs and create supportive, functional strategies and solutions to help you make sense of where you are right now.
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Photo of Lana Van Lierop - Workitwell, Occupational Therapy
Workitwell
Occupational Therapy
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialise in supporting clients with burnout and overwhelm, anxiety, low mood, ADHD, workplace challenges or feeling stuck and lost.
I believe my role in therapy is as a coach and guide, empowering you to take action towards your identified goals. I utilise a range of approaches within sessions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Sensory Modulation. I work with clients of all ages.
I specialise in supporting clients with burnout and overwhelm, anxiety, low mood, ADHD, workplace challenges or feeling stuck and lost.
I believe my role in therapy is as a coach and guide, empowering you to take action towards your identified goals. I utilise a range of approaches within sessions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Sensory Modulation. I work with clients of all ages.
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Nicola Carroll
Psychologist, MA
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Kia ora! I’m Nicola, a registered Psychologist based in Tāhuna/Queenstown. I grew up & trained in Scotland then worked in various countries, before settling here around 10 years ago. I have 15+ years of experience in psychological assessment and treatment. I want to give clients the best possible experience and outcomes in therapy. I specialise in trauma, neurodiversity, and in perinatal mental health. I combine a range of therapeutic techniques to make real and lasting changes. I offer flexible delivery methods. I am an ACC Sensitive Claims and ACC Maternal Birth Injury Provider.
Kia ora! I’m Nicola, a registered Psychologist based in Tāhuna/Queenstown. I grew up & trained in Scotland then worked in various countries, before settling here around 10 years ago. I have 15+ years of experience in psychological assessment and treatment. I want to give clients the best possible experience and outcomes in therapy. I specialise in trauma, neurodiversity, and in perinatal mental health. I combine a range of therapeutic techniques to make real and lasting changes. I offer flexible delivery methods. I am an ACC Sensitive Claims and ACC Maternal Birth Injury Provider.
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Peak Wellbeing
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether you are navigating loss, anxiety, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to face it alone.
With my integrated approach I often use Solution‑Focused Therapy to identify your strengths, clarify what you want to be different, and take achievable steps toward change. I also draw on Motivational Interviewing, ACT, and psychoeducation whilst supported by more than twenty years of nursing practice.
Whether you are navigating loss, anxiety, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to face it alone.
With my integrated approach I often use Solution‑Focused Therapy to identify your strengths, clarify what you want to be different, and take achievable steps toward change. I also draw on Motivational Interviewing, ACT, and psychoeducation whilst supported by more than twenty years of nursing practice.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Attuned Counselling
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
Cromwell 9310
Our work together is a collaborative process focused on understanding what’s really going on underneath - whether that’s anxiety, overwhelm, or patterns that feel hard to shift.
I work with a wide range of mental health challenges, and specifically I can work with Adults and Adolescence aged 12+. I have a special interest in maternal mental health and can also work with Deaf people (I am a hearing therapist who is fluent in New Zealand Sign Language). All are welcome!
Our work together is a collaborative process focused on understanding what’s really going on underneath - whether that’s anxiety, overwhelm, or patterns that feel hard to shift.
I work with a wide range of mental health challenges, and specifically I can work with Adults and Adolescence aged 12+. I have a special interest in maternal mental health and can also work with Deaf people (I am a hearing therapist who is fluent in New Zealand Sign Language). All are welcome!
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Pia Klaus
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I help mothers struggling with anxiety to regulate their nervous system, so they can move from feeling constantly overwhelmed, reactive, and drained to feeling calm, safe within themselves, and truly able to enjoy and thrive in motherhood.
Through Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), I help you go beyond talk therapy, directly rewiring your subconscious for lasting change. RTT is a groundbreaking approach that combines hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and the latest neuroscience.
I help mothers struggling with anxiety to regulate their nervous system, so they can move from feeling constantly overwhelmed, reactive, and drained to feeling calm, safe within themselves, and truly able to enjoy and thrive in motherhood.
Through Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), I help you go beyond talk therapy, directly rewiring your subconscious for lasting change. RTT is a groundbreaking approach that combines hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and the latest neuroscience.
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Deb Saint
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I am a neurodiversity and mental health consultant, and my specialist area is in multidisciplinary Autism assessments for both adults and children . I also provide education, advocacy, therapy , coaching and consultancy for neurodivergent people and those struggling with their mental health. My service delivery would usually be a blended approach, for example this could include elements from a range of modalities such as skills coaching, DBT, and ACT. This ensures a well rounded delivery of neurodiversity affirming, trauma informed , therapy and support.
I am a neurodiversity and mental health consultant, and my specialist area is in multidisciplinary Autism assessments for both adults and children . I also provide education, advocacy, therapy , coaching and consultancy for neurodivergent people and those struggling with their mental health. My service delivery would usually be a blended approach, for example this could include elements from a range of modalities such as skills coaching, DBT, and ACT. This ensures a well rounded delivery of neurodiversity affirming, trauma informed , therapy and support.
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Online Therapists

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Hayden Isaac
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Online Only
I’m a registered psychotherapist (PBANZ); I specialise in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy and supervision; I am ACC registered; and I welcome all those who are struggling with mental health difficulties and those who want to have a greater understanding of who they are.
I’m a registered psychotherapist (PBANZ); I specialise in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy and supervision; I am ACC registered; and I welcome all those who are struggling with mental health difficulties and those who want to have a greater understanding of who they are.
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Photo of James Andrew Howey - James Howey, Counselling and Supervision Services, Counsellor, MCouns, MNZAC
The experience of engaging in counselling is a deeply personal journey that affects all of us in different ways, and sometimes in ways we would never have expected. My areas of specialisation include couples work, family work, trauma, men’s work, mid-life crisis, personality insight and supervision, both clinical and professional. These sit at the heart of how I approach my clinical practice. By talking together through your concerns, counselling and supervision can support you to see solutions you didn’t know were there. It can also help you find ways to manage more effectively and move forward in your life.
The experience of engaging in counselling is a deeply personal journey that affects all of us in different ways, and sometimes in ways we would never have expected. My areas of specialisation include couples work, family work, trauma, men’s work, mid-life crisis, personality insight and supervision, both clinical and professional. These sit at the heart of how I approach my clinical practice. By talking together through your concerns, counselling and supervision can support you to see solutions you didn’t know were there. It can also help you find ways to manage more effectively and move forward in your life.
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Laura Clarke
Verified Verified
Hi there. I have nearly 15 years experience of working with individuals supporting them with their mental health. I use a combination of evidence based therapy to work with individuals and promote positive change. I am a trained EMDR Therapist, EMDR is a evidence based therapy that is used to treat trauma.
Hi there. I have nearly 15 years experience of working with individuals supporting them with their mental health. I use a combination of evidence based therapy to work with individuals and promote positive change. I am a trained EMDR Therapist, EMDR is a evidence based therapy that is used to treat trauma.
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Photo of Amy Sinclair - Amy Sinclair Counselling, Counsellor, NZCCA
Amy Sinclair Counselling
Counsellor, NZCCA
1 Endorsed
Oamaru 9400
I believe as a counsellor it is my role to help you navigate, understand and create meaning from your life experiences. Walking alongside you, I aim to help you to figure out what the next steps or path towards health and wellness may look like for you. I am not afraid to sit with you in the dark as we figure it out together! I have a passion for providing affordable and accessible counselling to suit your needs and aspirations.
I believe as a counsellor it is my role to help you navigate, understand and create meaning from your life experiences. Walking alongside you, I aim to help you to figure out what the next steps or path towards health and wellness may look like for you. I am not afraid to sit with you in the dark as we figure it out together! I have a passion for providing affordable and accessible counselling to suit your needs and aspirations.
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Kia ora my name is Michelle & I welcome those affected &/or seeking support with: Addiction issues, Couples therapy, Personal relationships, Coping with trauma, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Identity concerns, Adjustment/Life transition, Grief and Loss, Stress and Anxiety, Issues with Depression, Emotional/Behavioral issues. I am diverse and inclusive working from a person-centered, strength-based approach with efficient use of various, eclectic therapeutic modalities. It is my passion to foster individual and collective empowerment, integration and growth whilst clinically drawing on one's own strengths & goals.
Kia ora my name is Michelle & I welcome those affected &/or seeking support with: Addiction issues, Couples therapy, Personal relationships, Coping with trauma, Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Identity concerns, Adjustment/Life transition, Grief and Loss, Stress and Anxiety, Issues with Depression, Emotional/Behavioral issues. I am diverse and inclusive working from a person-centered, strength-based approach with efficient use of various, eclectic therapeutic modalities. It is my passion to foster individual and collective empowerment, integration and growth whilst clinically drawing on one's own strengths & goals.
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Sarah Nicoll
Occupational Therapist
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I am a NZ Registered Health Professional with a career spanning over 25 years in mental health therapy, counselling, and occupational therapy. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed mental health framework, with particular experience supporting adults and youths with ADHD, general mental health concerns, and emotional regulation difficulties. I believe meaningful change happens within a strong therapeutic relationship, where you feel understood, respected, and supported. Together we explore strategies and insights that help you navigate challenges and function more effectively in your everyday life.
Hello! I am a NZ Registered Health Professional with a career spanning over 25 years in mental health therapy, counselling, and occupational therapy. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed mental health framework, with particular experience supporting adults and youths with ADHD, general mental health concerns, and emotional regulation difficulties. I believe meaningful change happens within a strong therapeutic relationship, where you feel understood, respected, and supported. Together we explore strategies and insights that help you navigate challenges and function more effectively in your everyday life.
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Fiona Williamson
Counsellor
Wanaka 9382
I offer support for a range of challenges, including relationship issues, self-esteem, grief, anxiety, and addiction.
Finding the right Therapist is a bit like finding the perfect pair of shoes - it has to be the right fit to get to where you want to go. I provide a space that is professional, evidence based, and deeply compassionate. My work is informed by the belief that every person has an innate capacity for change when given the right environment.
I offer support for a range of challenges, including relationship issues, self-esteem, grief, anxiety, and addiction.
Finding the right Therapist is a bit like finding the perfect pair of shoes - it has to be the right fit to get to where you want to go. I provide a space that is professional, evidence based, and deeply compassionate. My work is informed by the belief that every person has an innate capacity for change when given the right environment.
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Tillie Lassman
Verified Verified
Dunedin 9016
The majority of my work has been with teenagers and young adults facing anxiety and depression.
In my counselling work, I prioritise you as the expert in your own life and learn about your current position in what you’re experiencing. In time, we can work together to build pathways toward a life that is empowering to you, your family, and your community. I use methods such as externalising problems, re-authoring your stories, and working with community
The majority of my work has been with teenagers and young adults facing anxiety and depression.
In my counselling work, I prioritise you as the expert in your own life and learn about your current position in what you’re experiencing. In time, we can work together to build pathways toward a life that is empowering to you, your family, and your community. I use methods such as externalising problems, re-authoring your stories, and working with community
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Anjie Silva
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
2 Endorsed
Online Only
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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Jess Lochte
Counsellor, MA, AThR
My name is Jess and, together with my therapy dog Odinn, I offer body-based and animal assisted counselling and therapy services. We work with adult clients across the whole wellbeing spectrum: from people who want to get more out of their life, find a deeper sense of self, or connect to their body; to those that have experienced trauma struggling with basic tasks of daily living. Many have found traditional cognition based talk therapy less helpful or do not know yet how to put their experiences into words. No matter your reasons, we are here to create a space in which we can explore where you are, what you want, and what you need.
My name is Jess and, together with my therapy dog Odinn, I offer body-based and animal assisted counselling and therapy services. We work with adult clients across the whole wellbeing spectrum: from people who want to get more out of their life, find a deeper sense of self, or connect to their body; to those that have experienced trauma struggling with basic tasks of daily living. Many have found traditional cognition based talk therapy less helpful or do not know yet how to put their experiences into words. No matter your reasons, we are here to create a space in which we can explore where you are, what you want, and what you need.
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Karina Vaccarezza
Counsellor, PsychD, NZAC - Provisional
1 Endorsed
Wanaka 9305
I am a dedicated and compassionate Counsellor with a passion for helping individuals explore their inner world and emotions, empowering them to create a life filled with balance and harmony. Whether through online or in-person sessions conducted in either English or Spanish, I am committed to working alongside you as a unified team, guiding you towards the
I am a dedicated and compassionate Counsellor with a passion for helping individuals explore their inner world and emotions, empowering them to create a life filled with balance and harmony. Whether through online or in-person sessions conducted in either English or Spanish, I am committed to working alongside you as a unified team, guiding you towards the
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Georgia Harrison
Verified Verified
Online Only
Please contact me via email, rather than phone call. Cheers.
Please contact me via email, rather than phone call. Cheers.
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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.