Adoption Therapists in Otago
Therapy is a valuable resource for anyone looking to better understand themselves and navigate life’s challenges. I believe that therapy can provide the guidance and support needed to manage everyday stresses, make sense of difficult emotions, and uncover a deeper understanding of yourself. As a Therapist, my approach is to support individuals from diverse backgrounds and age groups as well as those struggling with a wide range of difficulties e.g., trauma, grief, feeling stuck or at a crossroads in your life, disordered eating, depression, anxiety, difficulty in relationships, or sexuality.
Therapy is a valuable resource for anyone looking to better understand themselves and navigate life’s challenges. I believe that therapy can provide the guidance and support needed to manage everyday stresses, make sense of difficult emotions, and uncover a deeper understanding of yourself. As a Therapist, my approach is to support individuals from diverse backgrounds and age groups as well as those struggling with a wide range of difficulties e.g., trauma, grief, feeling stuck or at a crossroads in your life, disordered eating, depression, anxiety, difficulty in relationships, or sexuality.
The people who find most success in psychotherapy are motivated and able to develop a good relationship with their therapist. They have good insight and are willing to meet weekly or in some cases more regularly to maintain an emotional attachment. This is the basis of healing, learning and understanding thoughts, feelings and how they influence behaviour. Developmentally the earlier the trauma the more frequent contact needs to be. I enjoy working in the community. A community based approach is more relational work as opposed to analytical.
The people who find most success in psychotherapy are motivated and able to develop a good relationship with their therapist. They have good insight and are willing to meet weekly or in some cases more regularly to maintain an emotional attachment. This is the basis of healing, learning and understanding thoughts, feelings and how they influence behaviour. Developmentally the earlier the trauma the more frequent contact needs to be. I enjoy working in the community. A community based approach is more relational work as opposed to analytical.
Kia ora, I'm Paola. In therapy, change comes in waves and cycles, like with the tides. I provide my clients a safe and professional environment to navigate those therapeutic tides in the smoothest way possible. I bring to the therapeutic process competence, clarity and clinical discernment for the client to be able to dive safely in the deep waters of personal transformation. Clients report that they experience tangible results as enhanced self-esteem and trust, reduced severity of symptoms as anxiety, depression, grief or mental confusion, and the restoring of their capacity for secure, and organized relationships, among others.
Kia ora, I'm Paola. In therapy, change comes in waves and cycles, like with the tides. I provide my clients a safe and professional environment to navigate those therapeutic tides in the smoothest way possible. I bring to the therapeutic process competence, clarity and clinical discernment for the client to be able to dive safely in the deep waters of personal transformation. Clients report that they experience tangible results as enhanced self-esteem and trust, reduced severity of symptoms as anxiety, depression, grief or mental confusion, and the restoring of their capacity for secure, and organized relationships, among others.
Online Therapists
I have worked as a Psychotherapist since 2002, and over time have developed an interest in working with Trauma/abuse, Anxiety, Attachment issues, self esteem, identity, depression, adoption issues, grief, problems with relating and conflict, I focus on creating a collaborative trusting relationship, with individualised therapy goals and coping strategies.
Attachment and Psychodynamic therapy focuses on an indepth insight into how early life and attachments has impacted on our present experiences.
EMDR helps process traumatic events anxiety and PTSD, and broader issues.
DBT is educational with skills for managing emotions and relationships.
Ego state / parts workunderstand and help parts work in harmony.
I have worked as a Psychotherapist since 2002, and over time have developed an interest in working with Trauma/abuse, Anxiety, Attachment issues, self esteem, identity, depression, adoption issues, grief, problems with relating and conflict, I focus on creating a collaborative trusting relationship, with individualised therapy goals and coping strategies.
Attachment and Psychodynamic therapy focuses on an indepth insight into how early life and attachments has impacted on our present experiences.
EMDR helps process traumatic events anxiety and PTSD, and broader issues.
DBT is educational with skills for managing emotions and relationships.
Ego state / parts workunderstand and help parts work in harmony.
Donna Steel Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Christchurch 8014
My specialty areas are working alongside clients experiencing issues due to Trauma, Addiction, Anorexia, Anxiety, ADHD, Adoption, Depression, Identity, and Relationship/breakdowns.
I believe that it's my job to create a warm inviting space for my clients, a space where you are able to feel safe and be able to talk about what is important for you while exploring what you may need. I work from a Strength-Based Person-Centered approach and at times may utilize other modalities such as CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), DBT, Narrative Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, Trauma informed mindfulness, Art therapy using an Open Studio Therapy approach and Sand Tray Therapy. I also provide ACC Sensitive Claims Counselling.
My specialty areas are working alongside clients experiencing issues due to Trauma, Addiction, Anorexia, Anxiety, ADHD, Adoption, Depression, Identity, and Relationship/breakdowns.
I believe that it's my job to create a warm inviting space for my clients, a space where you are able to feel safe and be able to talk about what is important for you while exploring what you may need. I work from a Strength-Based Person-Centered approach and at times may utilize other modalities such as CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), DBT, Narrative Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, Trauma informed mindfulness, Art therapy using an Open Studio Therapy approach and Sand Tray Therapy. I also provide ACC Sensitive Claims Counselling.
Kia ora, I offer therapy to help you to overcome difficult experiences in the past to help you towards a better future? I have experience in supporting people who are experiencing stress related to their childhood, or current specific events. There is no better time to start working towards change in your life.
Kia ora, I offer therapy to help you to overcome difficult experiences in the past to help you towards a better future? I have experience in supporting people who are experiencing stress related to their childhood, or current specific events. There is no better time to start working towards change in your life.
I assist people from all walks of life overcome barriers preventing them from achieving happier, healthier, and more productive lives. This may mean finding help to resolve a specific problem or learning more about yourself and others to manage your lives more effectively and maximise your potential. I strive to offer a quality service supported by experience and professional training, and work around the needs of each individual. I am here to assist and empower you on our unique journey.
I assist people from all walks of life overcome barriers preventing them from achieving happier, healthier, and more productive lives. This may mean finding help to resolve a specific problem or learning more about yourself and others to manage your lives more effectively and maximise your potential. I strive to offer a quality service supported by experience and professional training, and work around the needs of each individual. I am here to assist and empower you on our unique journey.
I work with people on their healing journey who are over 20yrs who are not finding meaning in their life struggles. It may be despondency, fear, difficulties in relationships, a lack of self-compassion and/or other issues that fuel their troubles. Within the therapeutic relationship we explore what's been previously unheard and unacknowledged to find a place of safety, ease and peace inside and out. Difficult feelings are signals to unmet needs, and together we explore and work through unfinished business and grief to arrive at needs being met, self-acceptance and previously untapped positive energy (prev as a Health Psychologist).
I work with people on their healing journey who are over 20yrs who are not finding meaning in their life struggles. It may be despondency, fear, difficulties in relationships, a lack of self-compassion and/or other issues that fuel their troubles. Within the therapeutic relationship we explore what's been previously unheard and unacknowledged to find a place of safety, ease and peace inside and out. Difficult feelings are signals to unmet needs, and together we explore and work through unfinished business and grief to arrive at needs being met, self-acceptance and previously untapped positive energy (prev as a Health Psychologist).
I work with people from all different walks of life supporting them through a range of different issues these include but are not limited to grief anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, anger management and addiction.
I work with people from all different walks of life supporting them through a range of different issues these include but are not limited to grief anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, anger management and addiction.
As you navigate through the complexities of life, it's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed or disconnected from your goals and desires. My name is Teresa, and as a professional counsellor, I'm here to offer you a supportive, confidential space to explore these challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, struggling with relationship issues, or simply needing guidance as you face major life transitions, my goal is to help you find clarity and peace. Together, we will work towards overcoming these challenges and understanding and growing from them.
What sets me apart is my commitment to truly listening and understanding.
As you navigate through the complexities of life, it's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed or disconnected from your goals and desires. My name is Teresa, and as a professional counsellor, I'm here to offer you a supportive, confidential space to explore these challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, struggling with relationship issues, or simply needing guidance as you face major life transitions, my goal is to help you find clarity and peace. Together, we will work towards overcoming these challenges and understanding and growing from them.
What sets me apart is my commitment to truly listening and understanding.
Good on you for reaching out, that’s the first step! The Progress of Counselling is a Professional Imitate Relationship, where we can walk through suffering, depression, grief, whanau breakdowns, parenting issues, together. If you are suffering, struggling and wanting help, reach out and together we can work to make positive changes. No Judgement, Everyone Welcome.
Good on you for reaching out, that’s the first step! The Progress of Counselling is a Professional Imitate Relationship, where we can walk through suffering, depression, grief, whanau breakdowns, parenting issues, together. If you are suffering, struggling and wanting help, reach out and together we can work to make positive changes. No Judgement, Everyone Welcome.
I hold over 20 years of experience in private practice and community settings in both New Zealand and NSW, Australia, practising from a compassionate and empathic position as a way of helping you change, heal and grow awareness about your way of relating to self and others. I work with a wide range of presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, developmental trauma, grief and loss, sexuality, LGBTIQ+, couples therapy, midlife crisis, chronic pain and syndromes (Fibromyalgia, CFS). My current research passion focuses on environmental toxins such as heavy metals and other poisons and their impact on human suffering.
I hold over 20 years of experience in private practice and community settings in both New Zealand and NSW, Australia, practising from a compassionate and empathic position as a way of helping you change, heal and grow awareness about your way of relating to self and others. I work with a wide range of presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, developmental trauma, grief and loss, sexuality, LGBTIQ+, couples therapy, midlife crisis, chronic pain and syndromes (Fibromyalgia, CFS). My current research passion focuses on environmental toxins such as heavy metals and other poisons and their impact on human suffering.
Hi and welcome. My name is Tracy and I have been a counsellor for as long as I can remember. Officially though, I qualified as a registered counsellor 8 years ago. I have an enquiring mind for people and the life they live and want to assist you to make the change you desire. I am an empathetic and kind counsellor. I work collaboratively with you to make change that you want. Inside of us all are the answers to our questions, and I will work alongside you to discover your answers to these questions and new ways of being. Come as you are and find a safe place to stay a while.
Hi and welcome. My name is Tracy and I have been a counsellor for as long as I can remember. Officially though, I qualified as a registered counsellor 8 years ago. I have an enquiring mind for people and the life they live and want to assist you to make the change you desire. I am an empathetic and kind counsellor. I work collaboratively with you to make change that you want. Inside of us all are the answers to our questions, and I will work alongside you to discover your answers to these questions and new ways of being. Come as you are and find a safe place to stay a while.
Paula Moneypenny Counsellor+Supervisor+Facilitator
Counsellor, MCouns, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Hamilton 3216
I work with children, young people, adults, and facilitate therapeutic groups and workshops. I enjoy working with brain-injured and neurodiverse clients (including ADD and ASD). I support clients to stand up to problems and develop preferred ways of being. I work with them to identify, reflect upon, and achieve the hopes and goals that are important to them in their life and relationships. I also provide professional and clinical supervision to health and allied health practitioners.I believe that a collaborative, safe and respectful therapeutic relationship enhances emotion regulation and promotes self-awareness and resilience.
I work with children, young people, adults, and facilitate therapeutic groups and workshops. I enjoy working with brain-injured and neurodiverse clients (including ADD and ASD). I support clients to stand up to problems and develop preferred ways of being. I work with them to identify, reflect upon, and achieve the hopes and goals that are important to them in their life and relationships. I also provide professional and clinical supervision to health and allied health practitioners.I believe that a collaborative, safe and respectful therapeutic relationship enhances emotion regulation and promotes self-awareness and resilience.
Tēnā koe, I am a registered psychologist passionate about partnering with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan to enhance their wellbeing and to find sustainable solutions to a wide range of concerns. My practice is collaborative, empathetic, and evidence-based. I am also a trained mediator and am especially interested in supporting couples in conflict and families in transition (during and after separation).
Tēnā koe, I am a registered psychologist passionate about partnering with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan to enhance their wellbeing and to find sustainable solutions to a wide range of concerns. My practice is collaborative, empathetic, and evidence-based. I am also a trained mediator and am especially interested in supporting couples in conflict and families in transition (during and after separation).
Anxiety can manifest as nervousness, racing heart, dread, worrying, low sex drive, sleep struggles, panic attacks, or stress. Depression may involve persistent low mood, hopelessness, numbness, guilt, irritability, isolation, suicidal thoughts, confusion, or increased substance use. Relationships with partners, family, or colleagues may bring challenges in communication, emotional conflict, trust, intimacy, or break-ups.
New skills can reduce symptoms and improve relationships. But long-lasting change and new choices in life requires better understanding yourself and addressing the root cause of your issues, even if it takes time.
Anxiety can manifest as nervousness, racing heart, dread, worrying, low sex drive, sleep struggles, panic attacks, or stress. Depression may involve persistent low mood, hopelessness, numbness, guilt, irritability, isolation, suicidal thoughts, confusion, or increased substance use. Relationships with partners, family, or colleagues may bring challenges in communication, emotional conflict, trust, intimacy, or break-ups.
New skills can reduce symptoms and improve relationships. But long-lasting change and new choices in life requires better understanding yourself and addressing the root cause of your issues, even if it takes time.
Do you long to feel safe being yourself? Is there something holding you back from your full potential? Whether you want to free yourself from the impact of trauma, childhood trauma, or are looking for personal growth, I can help you make the changes you are hoping for. Problems such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, self-criticism, perfectionism, phobias, procrastination, or low self-worth, can all be alleviated by addressing the underlying pain driving these symptoms. Transformational change is possible, and I can help you to help yourself.
Note: I am approved for ACC Sensitive Claims if you have history of sexual harm in NZ.
Do you long to feel safe being yourself? Is there something holding you back from your full potential? Whether you want to free yourself from the impact of trauma, childhood trauma, or are looking for personal growth, I can help you make the changes you are hoping for. Problems such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, self-criticism, perfectionism, phobias, procrastination, or low self-worth, can all be alleviated by addressing the underlying pain driving these symptoms. Transformational change is possible, and I can help you to help yourself.
Note: I am approved for ACC Sensitive Claims if you have history of sexual harm in NZ.
Ella is an Aotearoa registered Occupational Therapist and EMDR psychotherapist specialising in trauma therapy/treatment, having spent much of her career working with people who have experienced developmental trauma. Ella trained and qualified in the UK and made the move to Aotearoa in early 2024.
She now offers a range of trauma informed therapeutic support, utilising skills from within the occupational therapy field but with a psychotherapeutic and attachment focused lens. Ella has a special interest in EMDR, children, adolescents and families, but can and has worked across all ages.
Ella is an Aotearoa registered Occupational Therapist and EMDR psychotherapist specialising in trauma therapy/treatment, having spent much of her career working with people who have experienced developmental trauma. Ella trained and qualified in the UK and made the move to Aotearoa in early 2024.
She now offers a range of trauma informed therapeutic support, utilising skills from within the occupational therapy field but with a psychotherapeutic and attachment focused lens. Ella has a special interest in EMDR, children, adolescents and families, but can and has worked across all ages.
I will listen to you with sensitivity, warmth, thoughtfulness and compassion. Every person is unique and my therapeutic approach is tailored to suit your needs. Psychotherapy can help you to become more fully yourself, improve your quality of life and develop greater psychological freedom. I work with people suffering trauma, anxiety, depression, loneliness, physical illnesses, losses, life transitions, relationship problems, and a range of other distressing life experiences. I specialise in deeper explorations of the self, this can include meeting twice weekly if desired.
I will listen to you with sensitivity, warmth, thoughtfulness and compassion. Every person is unique and my therapeutic approach is tailored to suit your needs. Psychotherapy can help you to become more fully yourself, improve your quality of life and develop greater psychological freedom. I work with people suffering trauma, anxiety, depression, loneliness, physical illnesses, losses, life transitions, relationship problems, and a range of other distressing life experiences. I specialise in deeper explorations of the self, this can include meeting twice weekly if desired.
Hi I'm Bergen, I've been a counsellor for 16 years. I have a vast range of knowledge and experience and it would be my pleasure to work with you and support you in whatever way you need. My approach is eclectic, using a range of modalities' and resources. I come from a direct, empathic, genuine position when dealing with my clients. As I get to know you , you get to know me. I do this professional because I car and have a heart for people. I work with many different clients and their different needs.
Hi I'm Bergen, I've been a counsellor for 16 years. I have a vast range of knowledge and experience and it would be my pleasure to work with you and support you in whatever way you need. My approach is eclectic, using a range of modalities' and resources. I come from a direct, empathic, genuine position when dealing with my clients. As I get to know you , you get to know me. I do this professional because I car and have a heart for people. I work with many different clients and their different needs.
Adoption Counsellors
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioural or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioural, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.