Gestalt Therapists in Otago
I normally use my training as a systemic therapist, EMDR, EFT, the IFS model, client centered therpy, Gestalt therapy and my experience and studies on trauma.
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.
I normally use my training as a systemic therapist, EMDR, EFT, the IFS model, client centered therpy, Gestalt therapy and my experience and studies on trauma.
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.
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.
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
Hi! I've been working in mental health in Europe and NZ for many years, holding different roles and supporting people from all walks of life. As counsellor I provide a safe space for you to explore past and present experiences related to trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, migration related distress – topics I came to understand deeply through my own life experience, studies and training. My approach is ‘person centered’ and eclectic, which means that my focus is on you, while supporting the counselling process with different modalities.
Hi! I've been working in mental health in Europe and NZ for many years, holding different roles and supporting people from all walks of life. As counsellor I provide a safe space for you to explore past and present experiences related to trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, migration related distress – topics I came to understand deeply through my own life experience, studies and training. My approach is ‘person centered’ and eclectic, which means that my focus is on you, while supporting the counselling process with different modalities.
Better Self - Better Relationships - Better World. If you're wanting more confidence in yourself, more trust in your relationships, and more acceptance in the world, then I may be able to help. You'll find me an active listener. Through evidence-based interventions, I'll build a supportive therapeutic alliance with you, enabling you to achieve positive change. However, this requires your commitment to effort, time, and investment. The average course is some half dozen sessions, while deeper issues generally need more. Currently, I'm able to offer $945 as prepayment for 6 standard 50-minute sessions - more than a 10% discount.
Better Self - Better Relationships - Better World. If you're wanting more confidence in yourself, more trust in your relationships, and more acceptance in the world, then I may be able to help. You'll find me an active listener. Through evidence-based interventions, I'll build a supportive therapeutic alliance with you, enabling you to achieve positive change. However, this requires your commitment to effort, time, and investment. The average course is some half dozen sessions, while deeper issues generally need more. Currently, I'm able to offer $945 as prepayment for 6 standard 50-minute sessions - more than a 10% discount.
I am a Holistic Counsellor, an Intuitive & a spiritual mentor. My spiritual awareness and my background in the field of health have benefitted my appreciation for both tangible and mystical perceptions when it comes to physical and mental wellbeing. The transformation & sacred journey I will take you on will enable you to reach wellbeing by liberating yourself from traumas, conditioning, and self-limiting beliefs rooted in past experiences that are no longer serving you. I have a nurturing, proactive & empowering approach to help you find freedom within yourself in a supportive and safe environment.
I am a Holistic Counsellor, an Intuitive & a spiritual mentor. My spiritual awareness and my background in the field of health have benefitted my appreciation for both tangible and mystical perceptions when it comes to physical and mental wellbeing. The transformation & sacred journey I will take you on will enable you to reach wellbeing by liberating yourself from traumas, conditioning, and self-limiting beliefs rooted in past experiences that are no longer serving you. I have a nurturing, proactive & empowering approach to help you find freedom within yourself in a supportive and safe environment.
Do you find your thoughts overwhelming you? Are these thoughts constantly on your mind keeping you from living your life? Through life's obstacles and challenges, there is a story. You deserved to be heard for yourself or your relationship with your loved ones. Each journey with a client is unique. I am here to listen if you are experiencing anxiety, stress, anger or depression. When past traumas or present issues create road bumps in your life, I can work collaboratively to help you make sense of it all.
Do you find your thoughts overwhelming you? Are these thoughts constantly on your mind keeping you from living your life? Through life's obstacles and challenges, there is a story. You deserved to be heard for yourself or your relationship with your loved ones. Each journey with a client is unique. I am here to listen if you are experiencing anxiety, stress, anger or depression. When past traumas or present issues create road bumps in your life, I can work collaboratively to help you make sense of it all.
Online Therapists
I am trained in Pluralism, including CBT, Creative Expressive, Gestalt, and Clinical Hypnotherapy, but I my specialty is Somatic Trauma Therapy.
Greetings. My name is Hamish and I'm here to support you in making peace with anxiety and strong emotions. My modality is a "bottom-up" therapy, based on awareness of emotions in the body. We can spend our lives avoiding, resisting, and guarding against unpleasant feelings and situations. My invitation is for you to find a safe, supported space, where you can learn to be present with your emotions, without feeling overwhelmed. You will learn to pivot from distress to calm, without ignoring difficult feelings, to relax and move THROUGH difficult emotions, and you will take the lead in your own healing.
I am trained in Pluralism, including CBT, Creative Expressive, Gestalt, and Clinical Hypnotherapy, but I my specialty is Somatic Trauma Therapy.
Greetings. My name is Hamish and I'm here to support you in making peace with anxiety and strong emotions. My modality is a "bottom-up" therapy, based on awareness of emotions in the body. We can spend our lives avoiding, resisting, and guarding against unpleasant feelings and situations. My invitation is for you to find a safe, supported space, where you can learn to be present with your emotions, without feeling overwhelmed. You will learn to pivot from distress to calm, without ignoring difficult feelings, to relax and move THROUGH difficult emotions, and you will take the lead in your own healing.
I later completed training in Integrative Psychotherapy, focusing on Gestalt and Existential Psychotherapy, and I have been
a UK Council for Psychotherapy Registered Psychotherapist (UKCP reg.) since 2007. Through my practice and continuing professional development, I also developed knowledge in other therapeutic modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive
I later completed training in Integrative Psychotherapy, focusing on Gestalt and Existential Psychotherapy, and I have been
a UK Council for Psychotherapy Registered Psychotherapist (UKCP reg.) since 2007. Through my practice and continuing professional development, I also developed knowledge in other therapeutic modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive
In my practice, I provide a variety of 'talk therapies' (such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Person Centered, and Gestalt Therapy), Mindfulness, and Imago Relationship Therapy.
Living an extraordinary and joyful life is about ending the mental suffering when events outside of your control occur. With training and qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I will empower you to manage and overcome anxiety, burnout, grief, trauma, and low moods; so that you will restore and enjoy confidence, self-esteem, health, well-being, and better relationships. I work exclusively with adults of all ages; and welcome cultural, sexual, gender, and neuro diversity.
In my practice, I provide a variety of 'talk therapies' (such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Person Centered, and Gestalt Therapy), Mindfulness, and Imago Relationship Therapy.
Living an extraordinary and joyful life is about ending the mental suffering when events outside of your control occur. With training and qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I will empower you to manage and overcome anxiety, burnout, grief, trauma, and low moods; so that you will restore and enjoy confidence, self-esteem, health, well-being, and better relationships. I work exclusively with adults of all ages; and welcome cultural, sexual, gender, and neuro diversity.
I have trained extensively in Imago (Couples Therapy), Gottman (Couples Therapy) Art Therapy, Person Centred Therapy, CBT, Sandplay Therapy and Gestalt Therapy.
Has your relationship turned sour? Do you struggle to communicate effectively? Have anger and resentment replaced hope and kindness? Or has your relationship become transactional ? I offer communication coaching, couples therapy and practical relationship tools that work!
I have trained extensively in Imago (Couples Therapy), Gottman (Couples Therapy) Art Therapy, Person Centred Therapy, CBT, Sandplay Therapy and Gestalt Therapy.
Has your relationship turned sour? Do you struggle to communicate effectively? Have anger and resentment replaced hope and kindness? Or has your relationship become transactional ? I offer communication coaching, couples therapy and practical relationship tools that work!
I am a Mental Health Social worker who specializes in Gestalt Play Therapy techniques to support children in their own language, which is play.
I am a Registered mental health Social Worker who specializes in Play Therapy. I am a member of the Social Work Registration Board (NZ) and the Association for Play Therapy (US). My focus is supporting children and youth who are experiencing behavioural or social difficulties including anxiety, emotional dysregulation, anger/aggression, neurodiversity, trauma, loss and grief, and selective mutism. I also focus on supporting neurodiverse children to build social and emotional skills, who do not necessarily have mental health difficulties
I am a Mental Health Social worker who specializes in Gestalt Play Therapy techniques to support children in their own language, which is play.
I am a Registered mental health Social Worker who specializes in Play Therapy. I am a member of the Social Work Registration Board (NZ) and the Association for Play Therapy (US). My focus is supporting children and youth who are experiencing behavioural or social difficulties including anxiety, emotional dysregulation, anger/aggression, neurodiversity, trauma, loss and grief, and selective mutism. I also focus on supporting neurodiverse children to build social and emotional skills, who do not necessarily have mental health difficulties
Welcome to the world of Counselling, I provide holistic health care and guidance, having trained in Naturopathy, Counselling, and Gestalt Psychotherpay.
I support people to understand where they are at and what is important for them. Achieving well being, optimum health and overcoming emotional hurdles.
Welcome to the world of Counselling, I provide holistic health care and guidance, having trained in Naturopathy, Counselling, and Gestalt Psychotherpay.
I support people to understand where they are at and what is important for them. Achieving well being, optimum health and overcoming emotional hurdles.
Additional certified training in CPTSD, Poly-vagal, Gestalt and Creative Expressive Therapies.
Working at your pace I provide a safe, confidential, and open-hearted place to speak freely and be heard. I welcome working with adults from all cultures, sexuality, gender orientation, and religious beliefs. I see my role as someone who works alongside you to help you address troubling or puzzling issues that affect your day-to-day life and the way you cope. This includes working together on concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, loss, identity, and life transitions. In 2024/25 I am engaged in IFS level 1 training (AUS/NZ) and welcome your enquiry about this therapeutic approach.
Additional certified training in CPTSD, Poly-vagal, Gestalt and Creative Expressive Therapies.
Working at your pace I provide a safe, confidential, and open-hearted place to speak freely and be heard. I welcome working with adults from all cultures, sexuality, gender orientation, and religious beliefs. I see my role as someone who works alongside you to help you address troubling or puzzling issues that affect your day-to-day life and the way you cope. This includes working together on concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, loss, identity, and life transitions. In 2024/25 I am engaged in IFS level 1 training (AUS/NZ) and welcome your enquiry about this therapeutic approach.
I use evidence based techniques such as person centered, dialectical behavioural therapy, strengths based, solution focused, gestalt, art therapy, mindfulness etc
Welcome! I’m Vanja, and I’m glad you’re here. I believe that everyone has the potential to thrive and live a fulfilling life, even when things get tough. With a background in counselling I’m here to offer you a warm, understanding space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Life can be challenging, and sometimes it’s hard to navigate those rough patches alone.
I use evidence based techniques such as person centered, dialectical behavioural therapy, strengths based, solution focused, gestalt, art therapy, mindfulness etc
Welcome! I’m Vanja, and I’m glad you’re here. I believe that everyone has the potential to thrive and live a fulfilling life, even when things get tough. With a background in counselling I’m here to offer you a warm, understanding space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Life can be challenging, and sometimes it’s hard to navigate those rough patches alone.
CBT, Strength-based, solution focused and Gestalt are my most used modalities.
An empathetic ear to the stresses impacting your life.
Giving you tools and techniques to ease the burden and help conquer the obstacles holding you back.
CBT, Strength-based, solution focused and Gestalt are my most used modalities.
An empathetic ear to the stresses impacting your life.
Giving you tools and techniques to ease the burden and help conquer the obstacles holding you back.
I have extensive experience in working with all age groups, and am skilled in many modalities, such as Solution-Focused Brief therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Play Therapy and Art Therapy.
I am a warm and friendly therapist, who loves supporting children, adolescents and parents with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties. I can support with anxiety , low mood, academic difficulties, ADHD, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, divorce or any other areas where your child may feel stuck. My goals include helping my young clients to reach their full potential, as well as well as increasing their self-belief and overall wellbeing. As I am an Educational Psychologist, I work only with mild to moderate difficulties and will refer clients to the correct professional, in the case of severe- or crisis presentation.
I have extensive experience in working with all age groups, and am skilled in many modalities, such as Solution-Focused Brief therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Play Therapy and Art Therapy.
I am a warm and friendly therapist, who loves supporting children, adolescents and parents with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties. I can support with anxiety , low mood, academic difficulties, ADHD, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, divorce or any other areas where your child may feel stuck. My goals include helping my young clients to reach their full potential, as well as well as increasing their self-belief and overall wellbeing. As I am an Educational Psychologist, I work only with mild to moderate difficulties and will refer clients to the correct professional, in the case of severe- or crisis presentation.
Counselling is about prioritizing you as a client and providing support to gain your empowerment for you to deal with life's issues. I use different therapy techniques to work with different clients with different needs. Current available days and times: Monday-Friday online 7pm-8pm /with Online- I am able to do night-time including weekends if that is suitable. Fees are 50-60 min session $60.
Languages: English, Persian, Arabic and Bislama.
Counselling is about prioritizing you as a client and providing support to gain your empowerment for you to deal with life's issues. I use different therapy techniques to work with different clients with different needs. Current available days and times: Monday-Friday online 7pm-8pm /with Online- I am able to do night-time including weekends if that is suitable. Fees are 50-60 min session $60.
Languages: English, Persian, Arabic and Bislama.
My name is Susan, and I am a qualified registered Counsellor working in the Taranaki area. My goal is to offer a safe and caring place for my clients to feel heard and understood. I work with all age groups and use different modalities, aiming to suit the client in front of me. I like to work within a positive framework and look at building resilience and helping clients find the authentic version of themselves. My aim is to listen and assist with the healing of my client. You are your own expert and I want to work with what you know and feel, to achieve a different, more positive outcome.
My name is Susan, and I am a qualified registered Counsellor working in the Taranaki area. My goal is to offer a safe and caring place for my clients to feel heard and understood. I work with all age groups and use different modalities, aiming to suit the client in front of me. I like to work within a positive framework and look at building resilience and helping clients find the authentic version of themselves. My aim is to listen and assist with the healing of my client. You are your own expert and I want to work with what you know and feel, to achieve a different, more positive outcome.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-esteem, or stuck in unhelpful patterns? You don’t have to face it alone. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore emotions, manage triggers, and reconnect with your true self. Using ACT, IFS, and Person-Centred Therapy, I’ll help you build confidence, heal from the past, and live a life that aligns with your values. Together, we’ll move from surviving to thriving—toward a more meaningful, balanced life.
My ideal clients are those who are open to growth — even if they feel unsure or vulnerable at first. If you're ready to begin your healing I am here to support you on your journey.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-esteem, or stuck in unhelpful patterns? You don’t have to face it alone. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore emotions, manage triggers, and reconnect with your true self. Using ACT, IFS, and Person-Centred Therapy, I’ll help you build confidence, heal from the past, and live a life that aligns with your values. Together, we’ll move from surviving to thriving—toward a more meaningful, balanced life.
My ideal clients are those who are open to growth — even if they feel unsure or vulnerable at first. If you're ready to begin your healing I am here to support you on your journey.
Gestalt Counsellors
What is gestalt therapy?
Gestalt therapy is based on the idea that to address unresolved negative feelings, emotions must be not only discussed but also actively expressed in the present moment. The term is from a German word meaning “whole,” and gestalt therapists believe that people should be considered whole entities made up of mind, body, and emotions. Gestalt sessions are rooted in the notion that a client’s total self must be discovered, explored, and confronted, so that they can take greater responsibility for themselves and their behaviour, learn to satisfy their own needs while still respecting the needs of others, and reconnect with feelings they might otherwise deny.
How does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy sessions do not just involve talking with a therapist. Clients may take part in role-playing, re-enactment, or artistic exercises like drawing and painting, with the goal of becoming more aware of negative thought patterns that limit happiness. One common gestalt exercise is “the empty chair,” in which a client sits across from an empty chair representing a partner, relative, boss, or a part of themselves—and, with the therapist’s encouragement, improvises a dialog with it. The intention is to bring the emotions raised by past conflicts into the present and work through them in the moment.
How long does gestalt therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for gestalt therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. New patients should understand that it may take some time to become comfortable with gestalt exercises but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions.
Does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy has generally been found to be as effective as other forms of talk therapy in helping people living with anxiety, depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, as well as helping individuals reduce conflict in relationships. Gestalt techniques, on their own or in combination with other therapies, can also be effective in managing physical ailments including ulcerative colitis, migraines, and back spasms. It should be noted that some people may have trouble adapting to gestalt therapy’s lack of formal structure or to a therapist’s close observations of their body language and emotions; others may struggle to commit to techniques that feel unnatural, like the empty chair exercise.