Adoption Therapists in Otago
I am available for therapeutic conversations and counselling support.
I provide Clinical/Practice Supervision to meet your CPD needs as a practitioner, clinical manager, peer support and mental health worker.
I prepare cultural reports for court (family, youth and district).
I have a practice background working with young people and children, adults with repeat and recidivist offending behaviour; complex mental health and addictions, sexually harmful behaviours, trauma, hurt and pain.
I provide Cultural Supervision from a kaupapa Māori lens and I will walk alongside you to explore your own cultural practice.
I am available for therapeutic conversations and counselling support.
I provide Clinical/Practice Supervision to meet your CPD needs as a practitioner, clinical manager, peer support and mental health worker.
I prepare cultural reports for court (family, youth and district).
I have a practice background working with young people and children, adults with repeat and recidivist offending behaviour; complex mental health and addictions, sexually harmful behaviours, trauma, hurt and pain.
I provide Cultural Supervision from a kaupapa Māori lens and I will walk alongside you to explore your own cultural practice.
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.
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.
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.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating a difficult life change and unsure where to begin. Many people come to counselling during times of loss, relationship changes, identity shifts, or when life simply no longer feels the same. Grief can follow bereavement, but it can also appear in quieter ways through life transitions, health changes, or the loss of a version of life we expected.
I’m Hannah Wilkes, a Bachelor-qualified counsellor and NZAC member. I offer a calm, grounded space where you can talk openly about whatever you’re carrying, whether that’s sadness, anxiety, confusion, or feeling disconnected from yourself
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating a difficult life change and unsure where to begin. Many people come to counselling during times of loss, relationship changes, identity shifts, or when life simply no longer feels the same. Grief can follow bereavement, but it can also appear in quieter ways through life transitions, health changes, or the loss of a version of life we expected.
I’m Hannah Wilkes, a Bachelor-qualified counsellor and NZAC member. I offer a calm, grounded space where you can talk openly about whatever you’re carrying, whether that’s sadness, anxiety, confusion, or feeling disconnected from yourself
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 Therapy Project
Counsellor, MA, NZAC - Provisional
1 Endorsed
Queenstown 9300
Not accepting new clients
Online Therapists
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.
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.
Many of the people I work with are capable, high-functioning adults who look 'fine' from the outside, but inside they’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or are carrying more than they should have to. You may be navigating relationship strain, workplace stress or burnout, trauma, or a have a sense that something could be better. Perhaps you hold responsibility for others at work or at home, and there is very little space where you can be supported yourself. I am a Masters-qualified counsellor & supervisor with substantial experience in trauma recovery, domestic & family violence work, and supporting professionals in high-pressure roles.
Many of the people I work with are capable, high-functioning adults who look 'fine' from the outside, but inside they’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or are carrying more than they should have to. You may be navigating relationship strain, workplace stress or burnout, trauma, or a have a sense that something could be better. Perhaps you hold responsibility for others at work or at home, and there is very little space where you can be supported yourself. I am a Masters-qualified counsellor & supervisor with substantial experience in trauma recovery, domestic & family violence work, and supporting professionals in high-pressure roles.
Frances offers a safe and confidential therapeutic space, with over 23 years of experience. Through collaboration and a trusting relationship we can explore areas of your life, thoughts and emotions, and relationships you are struggling with. Clear therapeutic objectives and coping strategies will be tailoured to your situation enabling self expression, self understanding and the potential for increased connection to self and others.
Experience with a wide range of people , and experiences, including my own, highlights to me that most of us need to work through something at some stage in our lifetime.
Frances offers a safe and confidential therapeutic space, with over 23 years of experience. Through collaboration and a trusting relationship we can explore areas of your life, thoughts and emotions, and relationships you are struggling with. Clear therapeutic objectives and coping strategies will be tailoured to your situation enabling self expression, self understanding and the potential for increased connection to self and others.
Experience with a wide range of people , and experiences, including my own, highlights to me that most of us need to work through something at some stage in our lifetime.
If you are experiencing difficult emotions, finding it hard to express your feelings, feeling angry, stressed, depressed, or lonely, struggling in your relationships, telling yourself that you do not deserve happiness in life, failing to achieve goals in your life, or struggling with an eating disorder, or addictive behaviour, I can work alongside you to find ways to assist you to feel happier and more fulfilled, while leading a more meaningful and creative life.
If you are experiencing difficult emotions, finding it hard to express your feelings, feeling angry, stressed, depressed, or lonely, struggling in your relationships, telling yourself that you do not deserve happiness in life, failing to achieve goals in your life, or struggling with an eating disorder, or addictive behaviour, I can work alongside you to find ways to assist you to feel happier and more fulfilled, while leading a more meaningful and creative life.
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.
Ella is an Aotearoa registered Occupational Therapist, practicising psychodynamic and EMDR therapy with a trauma focus, 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, attachment and systemic focused lens. Ella has a special interest in family therapy, long-term psychotherapy and EMDR, and can work accross all age groups.
Ella is an Aotearoa registered Occupational Therapist, practicising psychodynamic and EMDR therapy with a trauma focus, 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, attachment and systemic focused lens. Ella has a special interest in family therapy, long-term psychotherapy and EMDR, and can work accross all age groups.
My counselling space is calm and peaceful allowing my client to relax and tell their story in an unrushed manner. I am warm, empathetic, compassionate, supportive and non-judgmental remaining person-centered in sessions. I find it rewarding working with children and adults who are neurodiverse (ADHD & Autism), as well as with migrants who have issues with job and financial security, separation and divorce, identity and self-esteem. I also work with clients who have trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, going through life transitions, grief and loss, suicidal-ideation or a bereavement from suicide.
My counselling space is calm and peaceful allowing my client to relax and tell their story in an unrushed manner. I am warm, empathetic, compassionate, supportive and non-judgmental remaining person-centered in sessions. I find it rewarding working with children and adults who are neurodiverse (ADHD & Autism), as well as with migrants who have issues with job and financial security, separation and divorce, identity and self-esteem. I also work with clients who have trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, going through life transitions, grief and loss, suicidal-ideation or a bereavement from suicide.
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.
I have worked with a wide range of clients over the 8 years I have been in the mental health field. I acknowledge that we are all individuals who require a unique approach to therapy. We will work collaboratively to develop the goals you want to achieve in therapy whether that be developing concrete skills to use in your everyday life or delving deeper into the root causes of your mental health issues. I will be there to guide you and support you in the ways you need. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy if that's improving an already positive life or uncovering the reasons why life feels more difficult than it should be.
I have worked with a wide range of clients over the 8 years I have been in the mental health field. I acknowledge that we are all individuals who require a unique approach to therapy. We will work collaboratively to develop the goals you want to achieve in therapy whether that be developing concrete skills to use in your everyday life or delving deeper into the root causes of your mental health issues. I will be there to guide you and support you in the ways you need. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy if that's improving an already positive life or uncovering the reasons why life feels more difficult than it should be.
Feeling lost or stuck? Let me help you find your way. I can walk with you on your journey with the tools and education that guided me. You will help understand yourself under the umbrella of warmth and empathy. I will help you redesign your life and start new beginnings. It may be addictions or toxic relationships or just feeling stuck. Whatever it is I will help you find your passion and self esteem in a creative way.
Feeling lost or stuck? Let me help you find your way. I can walk with you on your journey with the tools and education that guided me. You will help understand yourself under the umbrella of warmth and empathy. I will help you redesign your life and start new beginnings. It may be addictions or toxic relationships or just feeling stuck. Whatever it is I will help you find your passion and self esteem in a creative way.
Hi there, I'm Lynne. I am a gender and neuro affirming counsellor with over 10 years experience working with people of all ages - from 4 to 94 so far!
I blend heart and humour with warmth and compassion to offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can work through the things you need to so you can live your best life.
Hi there, I'm Lynne. I am a gender and neuro affirming counsellor with over 10 years experience working with people of all ages - from 4 to 94 so far!
I blend heart and humour with warmth and compassion to offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can work through the things you need to so you can live your best life.
My specialty areas are working alongside clients experiencing issues due to Trauma, Addiction, 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, 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'm Rebekah. I'm 32 and a qualified counsellor based in Christchurch and Rolleston. I offer counselling in-person and online. I welcome anyone over the age of 18 needing support.
I work hard to provide counselling that feels safe and welcoming where our sessions not only consist of exploring your issue at depth but also allow for moments of laughter and genuine connection to naturally emerge alongside our work. I aim to provide practical tools, active listening and a client/counsellor relationship that in itself facilitate growth.
Kia ora, I'm Rebekah. I'm 32 and a qualified counsellor based in Christchurch and Rolleston. I offer counselling in-person and online. I welcome anyone over the age of 18 needing support.
I work hard to provide counselling that feels safe and welcoming where our sessions not only consist of exploring your issue at depth but also allow for moments of laughter and genuine connection to naturally emerge alongside our work. I aim to provide practical tools, active listening and a client/counsellor relationship that in itself facilitate growth.
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.