Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Otago
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.
Are you looking for help with your mental health? Kōwhai clinic is a private clinical practice here to help you identify your challenges and find a way through. We work with mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, stress and grief.
Are you looking for help with your mental health? Kōwhai clinic is a private clinical practice here to help you identify your challenges and find a way through. We work with mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, stress and grief.
Hi, I am a registered clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist living and practicing in Nelson, New Zealand. My primary focus is providing psychotherapy. Psychotherapy involves the careful application of techniques that help people change their behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and other personal characteristics in ways that enable them to thrive and cope with the stresses of living. I prefer to work with clients in person but if meeting in person is impossible or impractical, I can provide services online.
Hi, I am a registered clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist living and practicing in Nelson, New Zealand. My primary focus is providing psychotherapy. Psychotherapy involves the careful application of techniques that help people change their behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and other personal characteristics in ways that enable them to thrive and cope with the stresses of living. I prefer to work with clients in person but if meeting in person is impossible or impractical, I can provide services online.
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Seeking a non-judgmental sex therapist? Struggling with intimacy, low libido, trauma, or relationships? Want to improve communication, build trust, and reignite passion? Let's work together to overcome obstacles, boost confidence, and achieve fulfilling relationships. I offer confidential, empathetic support, tailoring sessions to your unique needs and goals. Take the first step towards a more satisfying sex life, stronger relationships, and increased self-awareness. Let's explore desires, boundaries, and identity in a safe space. Start your journey to empowerment, pleasure, and deeper connections.
As Bessel van der Kolk notes, trauma is specifically an event that overwhelms the central nervous system, altering the way we process and recall memories. “Trauma is not the story of something that happened back then," he adds. "It's the current imprint of that pain, horror, and fear living inside people.” I am a well-established health professional who has dedicated my professional life working on releasing trauma in a natural, nurturing way, returning my clients to their natural state of wholeness. I call this "The Journey Home". I work from a neuroscience perspective. Harmonizing all aspects of our being Mind, Body and Soul
As Bessel van der Kolk notes, trauma is specifically an event that overwhelms the central nervous system, altering the way we process and recall memories. “Trauma is not the story of something that happened back then," he adds. "It's the current imprint of that pain, horror, and fear living inside people.” I am a well-established health professional who has dedicated my professional life working on releasing trauma in a natural, nurturing way, returning my clients to their natural state of wholeness. I call this "The Journey Home". I work from a neuroscience perspective. Harmonizing all aspects of our being Mind, Body and Soul
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.
Shelley obtained a Doctorate of Psychology and completed post grad work in Nova Scotia Canada in 2010. She is a NZ registered clinical psychologist & served in the role of Clinical Manager of a National DBT Service. DBT is an integration of western and eastern psychological philosophies and along with EMDR and CBT based prolonged exposure, is one of Shelley’s preferred therapeutic models for working with emotional regulation, complex needs and trauma.
Shelley obtained a Doctorate of Psychology and completed post grad work in Nova Scotia Canada in 2010. She is a NZ registered clinical psychologist & served in the role of Clinical Manager of a National DBT Service. DBT is an integration of western and eastern psychological philosophies and along with EMDR and CBT based prolonged exposure, is one of Shelley’s preferred therapeutic models for working with emotional regulation, complex needs and trauma.
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.
I’m a registered psychotherapist (PBANZ). I specialise in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. 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. 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.
Kia Ora.
I am a therapist who offers compassionate, confidential, and evidence based counselling. I specialise in working with a wide variety of issues taking a particular interest in trauma, complex PTSD, BPD, chronic pain, OCD, and anxiety.
I have a background working in mental health services from inpatient, community and now primary mental health. This has given me broad understanding of New Zealand's health system and helping my clients with a wide range of issues.
I primarily use Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT).
Kia Ora.
I am a therapist who offers compassionate, confidential, and evidence based counselling. I specialise in working with a wide variety of issues taking a particular interest in trauma, complex PTSD, BPD, chronic pain, OCD, and anxiety.
I have a background working in mental health services from inpatient, community and now primary mental health. This has given me broad understanding of New Zealand's health system and helping my clients with a wide range of issues.
I primarily use Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT).
Online Therapists
Bernard earned his counselling and clinical supervision qualifications at the University of Waikato and Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology. He has been a full member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) since 2005. Bernard has worked in private practice since 2005 providing counselling and clinical supervision services to individuals, teams and a range of social service agencies in the community. Bernard accepts self-referred clients as well as individuals referred through a range of contracts he has with ACC Sensitive Claims, Family Court, Victim Support, numerous EAP providers and social service agencies.
Bernard earned his counselling and clinical supervision qualifications at the University of Waikato and Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology. He has been a full member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) since 2005. Bernard has worked in private practice since 2005 providing counselling and clinical supervision services to individuals, teams and a range of social service agencies in the community. Bernard accepts self-referred clients as well as individuals referred through a range of contracts he has with ACC Sensitive Claims, Family Court, Victim Support, numerous EAP providers and social service agencies.
I can assist individual clients and couples with problems such as feeling overwhelmed, experiencing grief & loss, current difficulties, chronic and acute stress, work-related stress, mental, physical & sexual abuse, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties including poor communication. I can also assist with issues such as, Trauma, childhood wounds, physical sexual and mental abuse, abandonment, post traumatic stress, lack of self-worth, identity crisis, low self-esteem, withdrawal, attachment issues and fear of change and PTSD. My individual sessions are 60mins. Couples 80min. Contact me to see is I can assist you.
I can assist individual clients and couples with problems such as feeling overwhelmed, experiencing grief & loss, current difficulties, chronic and acute stress, work-related stress, mental, physical & sexual abuse, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties including poor communication. I can also assist with issues such as, Trauma, childhood wounds, physical sexual and mental abuse, abandonment, post traumatic stress, lack of self-worth, identity crisis, low self-esteem, withdrawal, attachment issues and fear of change and PTSD. My individual sessions are 60mins. Couples 80min. Contact me to see is I can assist you.
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 am a Senior Clinical Psychologist and director of Serenity Psychology. I have been practicing for over a decade and have a special interest in ADHD assessment and treatment, couples therapy/ couples counselling anxiety and stress, depression, trauma, bi-polar, sexual challenges, obsessions and compulsions and more. I understand that each individual situation is unique and I treat each case with care and understanding, in order to accurately facilitate compassionate, effective change.
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist and director of Serenity Psychology. I have been practicing for over a decade and have a special interest in ADHD assessment and treatment, couples therapy/ couples counselling anxiety and stress, depression, trauma, bi-polar, sexual challenges, obsessions and compulsions and more. I understand that each individual situation is unique and I treat each case with care and understanding, in order to accurately facilitate compassionate, effective change.
I work with children and adolescents (ages 5–18) experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, difficulties with self‑esteem or identity, social challenges, or behavioural struggles at home or at school. I support them to understand and manage their feelings, navigate strong emotions, and build positive relationships with family and peers, working closely with parents and whānau to understand their child’s experiences.
I work with children and adolescents (ages 5–18) experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, difficulties with self‑esteem or identity, social challenges, or behavioural struggles at home or at school. I support them to understand and manage their feelings, navigate strong emotions, and build positive relationships with family and peers, working closely with parents and whānau to understand their child’s experiences.
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 am an NZAC supervisor and a counsellor working with culturally-diverse individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of emotional, mental health, relational, transitional, and developmental concerns since 2014. many with high and complex mental health needs. Together, we will focus on identifying your needs, setting meaningful goals, and finding practical/alternative solutions to remove the barriers holding you back. Whether you are working through challenges, aiming to reach your personal potential, or simply wanting a more fulfilling and balanced life, therapy is shaped around what matters most for you - to be you.
I am an NZAC supervisor and a counsellor working with culturally-diverse individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of emotional, mental health, relational, transitional, and developmental concerns since 2014. many with high and complex mental health needs. Together, we will focus on identifying your needs, setting meaningful goals, and finding practical/alternative solutions to remove the barriers holding you back. Whether you are working through challenges, aiming to reach your personal potential, or simply wanting a more fulfilling and balanced life, therapy is shaped around what matters most for you - to be you.
I specialise in trauma focussed and attachment injuries based therapy. I also work with clients who are experiencing challenges in their life that may be causing some stress and low mood. Healing is safe and at the client's pace.
My focus is on providing a culturally safe, respectful and responsive service.
I work with individuals from the age of 18 years.
Currently I am unable to offer couples therapy.
I specialise in trauma focussed and attachment injuries based therapy. I also work with clients who are experiencing challenges in their life that may be causing some stress and low mood. Healing is safe and at the client's pace.
My focus is on providing a culturally safe, respectful and responsive service.
I work with individuals from the age of 18 years.
Currently I am unable to offer couples therapy.
Curious about understanding your uniqueness or wondering what your life might be like if you had therapy? With over 25 years of experience, Annetta works with adults and older adolescents. As a potential client, you may have concerns about your ability to feel happy or connected to people, or you may have neurodiversity, such as Autism or ADHD, that you want to understand. Annetta offers assessments and therapy for a range of concerns.
Curious about understanding your uniqueness or wondering what your life might be like if you had therapy? With over 25 years of experience, Annetta works with adults and older adolescents. As a potential client, you may have concerns about your ability to feel happy or connected to people, or you may have neurodiversity, such as Autism or ADHD, that you want to understand. Annetta offers assessments and therapy for a range of concerns.
I have expertise in conducting diagnostic assessments and providing therapy and treatment to children, adolescents, and adults who are dealing with various challenges. This includes conditions such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD), Emotional Dysregulation, Depression, Burnout, and Anxiety Disorders. My offices are based in Parnell, Albany, and I offer online diagnostic assessments and therapy.
I have expertise in conducting diagnostic assessments and providing therapy and treatment to children, adolescents, and adults who are dealing with various challenges. This includes conditions such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD), Emotional Dysregulation, Depression, Burnout, and Anxiety Disorders. My offices are based in Parnell, Albany, and I offer online diagnostic assessments and therapy.
Dissociative Disorders (DID) Counsellors
How does therapy for dissociative disorders work?
Dissociation may be triggered by stress or other upsetting circumstances, and therapy can address the traumatic events at the core of an individual’s dissociation. Understanding why a person may dissociate can help the therapist and the individual come up with alternative methods of coping. A person with a dissociative disorder may get stuck on negative thinking, for example, and treatment like Cognitive behavioural therapy is a gold standard for breaking such thinking. And dialectical behaviour therapy, for example, can help a person manage their anguish through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for dissociative disorders?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, schema therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful memories and past traumas. These therapies work to integrate an individual's different identities into one person.
Are there specific medications for dissociation?
There are no specific medications prescribed for dissociative disorders. However, psychosis, depression, anxiety, and/or panic often co-occur in dissociative disorders. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for any accompanying symptom which may include antipsychotics, antidepressants, or anti-anxiety drugs.
How often and how long are therapy sessions?
Like any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. There are still other patients, especially those who have co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, who may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months.