Neuro-Linguistic (NLP) Therapists in Otago
As a Clinical Psychologist, I specialise in guiding individuals and couples towards profound personal insight and behavioural transformation. Drawing on the Zen concept of 'Kensho' – seeing into one's true nature – I empower clients to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma and other mental health concerns that hinder their relationships, careers, and overall well-being. Whether you're navigating stress, low mood, or the lingering effects of past personal trauma, I offer a compassionate and tailored path to healing.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I specialise in guiding individuals and couples towards profound personal insight and behavioural transformation. Drawing on the Zen concept of 'Kensho' – seeing into one's true nature – I empower clients to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma and other mental health concerns that hinder their relationships, careers, and overall well-being. Whether you're navigating stress, low mood, or the lingering effects of past personal trauma, I offer a compassionate and tailored path to healing.
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My name is Kirandeep-Compassionate Guide on Your Healing Journey
Kia ora, I'm a registered Social Worker and trauma-informed therapist passionate about helping you reconnect with yourself and find freedom from trauma's grip. With over five years supporting individuals through complex trauma, I've witnessed the profound transformation that happens when we address healing holistically—through mind, body, and community.
Hello
My name is Kirandeep-Compassionate Guide on Your Healing Journey
Kia ora, I'm a registered Social Worker and trauma-informed therapist passionate about helping you reconnect with yourself and find freedom from trauma's grip. With over five years supporting individuals through complex trauma, I've witnessed the profound transformation that happens when we address healing holistically—through mind, body, and community.
I help clients manage their life wellness: relational, emotional, physical, mindful, and spiritual.
I am a certified Life Coach, Counsellor, NLP Practitioner, and Parent Coach. My background is in classroom teaching, child development, and music education.
I offer a free 20-minute introductory call to know how I can best help you in creating the life that you want.
I help clients manage their life wellness: relational, emotional, physical, mindful, and spiritual.
I am a certified Life Coach, Counsellor, NLP Practitioner, and Parent Coach. My background is in classroom teaching, child development, and music education.
I offer a free 20-minute introductory call to know how I can best help you in creating the life that you want.
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.
You have spent years achieving things you never quite let yourself feel proud of. You can fight hard for everyone around you - and go quiet when it is your own corner to hold.
I work with professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs ready to resolve what has been holding them back - at the level it actually lives.
Using hypnotherapy, Havening Techniques, and NLP, we work with the patterns and nervous system responses running quietly in the background - and resolve them at the root.
Most clients notice a meaningful shift within the first session.
Free 30-minute Discovery Conversation — no obligation.
You have spent years achieving things you never quite let yourself feel proud of. You can fight hard for everyone around you - and go quiet when it is your own corner to hold.
I work with professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs ready to resolve what has been holding them back - at the level it actually lives.
Using hypnotherapy, Havening Techniques, and NLP, we work with the patterns and nervous system responses running quietly in the background - and resolve them at the root.
Most clients notice a meaningful shift within the first session.
Free 30-minute Discovery Conversation — no obligation.
Online Therapists
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, major life changes or navigating neurodivergence leaves you feeling exhausted, disconnected and unsure where to turn. I offer a warm, compassionate and non judgemental space, where we can explore experiences in a gentle and supportive way. I am a UK trained, qualified counsellor with years of experience supporting adults and teenagers through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. My approach is person centred, integrating trauma informed, somatic and CBT approaches, where appropriate.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, major life changes or navigating neurodivergence leaves you feeling exhausted, disconnected and unsure where to turn. I offer a warm, compassionate and non judgemental space, where we can explore experiences in a gentle and supportive way. I am a UK trained, qualified counsellor with years of experience supporting adults and teenagers through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. My approach is person centred, integrating trauma informed, somatic and CBT approaches, where appropriate.
I know what it’s like to feel lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected from oneself. That personal journey led me to discover ways to reconnect with my truer, more contented self. Counselling became a natural extension of that learning. I now work with clients who want to understand themselves more deeply and feel more at home in their own lives with increased authenticity and peace. I use a gentle, compassionate approach towards enhanced self-awareness and understanding. Whether you're facing anxiety, stress, life transitions, or just a sense that something’s not quite right — I offer a calm, supportive space to come home to yourself.
I know what it’s like to feel lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected from oneself. That personal journey led me to discover ways to reconnect with my truer, more contented self. Counselling became a natural extension of that learning. I now work with clients who want to understand themselves more deeply and feel more at home in their own lives with increased authenticity and peace. I use a gentle, compassionate approach towards enhanced self-awareness and understanding. Whether you're facing anxiety, stress, life transitions, or just a sense that something’s not quite right — I offer a calm, supportive space to come home to yourself.
Specialised in Relationship Couples Counselling Intensives and EMDR Therap in Auckland. MNZAC Registered with NZAC, specialising in relationships and areas that frequently impact relationships such as conflict, addiction, pornography addiction, anxiety, and sexuality. . Having trained with world-renowned teachers and worked in international world-leading addiction residential treatment centres, facilitated relationship workshops, designed and led corporate programmes and speaks on communication, emotional intelligence, relationships and resilience at conferences. Regularly asked for media commentary on national print, radio and tv.
Specialised in Relationship Couples Counselling Intensives and EMDR Therap in Auckland. MNZAC Registered with NZAC, specialising in relationships and areas that frequently impact relationships such as conflict, addiction, pornography addiction, anxiety, and sexuality. . Having trained with world-renowned teachers and worked in international world-leading addiction residential treatment centres, facilitated relationship workshops, designed and led corporate programmes and speaks on communication, emotional intelligence, relationships and resilience at conferences. Regularly asked for media commentary on national print, radio and tv.
Therapy is a specialized conversation, which is both a science and an art. It creates a deep relational connection and a safe space, where we can heal, grow stronger, or just move forward. We do this by discovering who we are, what we want, and how to get there. I am passionate about meeting people, journeying with them, facilitating change, and watching as they become more at ease within themself, with others, their world, and spirituality.
Therapy is a specialized conversation, which is both a science and an art. It creates a deep relational connection and a safe space, where we can heal, grow stronger, or just move forward. We do this by discovering who we are, what we want, and how to get there. I am passionate about meeting people, journeying with them, facilitating change, and watching as they become more at ease within themself, with others, their world, and spirituality.
Hello I'm Grace. I've always been fascinated by what makes people resilient in the face of adversity. My passion is people feeling fully felt and revealing their innate ability to overcome subconscious sabotaging patterns that keep them stuck. Are you struggling with pain and fatigue and is this leading to overwhelm or despair? The vicious cycle of sleep loss and brain fog can make you feel like you're drowning. If you want to feel more choice and control in your life and reclaim your sense of passion and purpose then please know that it is possible to develop the resilience to manage your symptoms. I speak from experience.
Hello I'm Grace. I've always been fascinated by what makes people resilient in the face of adversity. My passion is people feeling fully felt and revealing their innate ability to overcome subconscious sabotaging patterns that keep them stuck. Are you struggling with pain and fatigue and is this leading to overwhelm or despair? The vicious cycle of sleep loss and brain fog can make you feel like you're drowning. If you want to feel more choice and control in your life and reclaim your sense of passion and purpose then please know that it is possible to develop the resilience to manage your symptoms. I speak from experience.
With a master’s degree in Psychology and several years of experience delivering mental health support across diverse clinical settings, my work includes supporting individuals and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment challenges, and significant life stressors. I have experience in providing both individual and group-based therapy. I am also an ACC Sensitive Claims therapist.
With a master’s degree in Psychology and several years of experience delivering mental health support across diverse clinical settings, my work includes supporting individuals and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment challenges, and significant life stressors. I have experience in providing both individual and group-based therapy. I am also an ACC Sensitive Claims therapist.
When you are unsure where to start but have a sense of what you need, integrative counselling and coaching offers a flexible, tailored approach that adapts to your unique journey. Together, we will explore where you are now and where you would like to be, while also examining patterns of thoughts or behaviours that may be holding you back. This process involves understanding the cause and effect of life's challenges, identifying what is working well alongside what needs adjustment, and navigating the conflicting dynamics of your internal and external environments.
When you are unsure where to start but have a sense of what you need, integrative counselling and coaching offers a flexible, tailored approach that adapts to your unique journey. Together, we will explore where you are now and where you would like to be, while also examining patterns of thoughts or behaviours that may be holding you back. This process involves understanding the cause and effect of life's challenges, identifying what is working well alongside what needs adjustment, and navigating the conflicting dynamics of your internal and external environments.
Many of my clients come to me feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or frustrated by patterns of thinking, feeling or behaving that they simply can't seem to change. They may be experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, panic, sleep difficulties, tinnitus, relationship challenges or a loss of confidence. My role is to help people understand why these patterns develop in the first place and then provide practical, evidence-informed strategies that enable meaningful and lasting change.
Many of my clients come to me feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or frustrated by patterns of thinking, feeling or behaving that they simply can't seem to change. They may be experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, panic, sleep difficulties, tinnitus, relationship challenges or a loss of confidence. My role is to help people understand why these patterns develop in the first place and then provide practical, evidence-informed strategies that enable meaningful and lasting change.
Many of the women I work with are in midlife or navigating menopause, feeling weighed down by anxiety, self-doubt, low confidence, or the sense of being “stuck.” Their goal isn’t just to cope - they want to feel calm, capable, and confident as they step into this next stage of life on their own terms.
Many of the women I work with are in midlife or navigating menopause, feeling weighed down by anxiety, self-doubt, low confidence, or the sense of being “stuck.” Their goal isn’t just to cope - they want to feel calm, capable, and confident as they step into this next stage of life on their own terms.
Are you feeling distressed, lost, anxious or overwhelmed? When life moves in unexpected ways, it can be difficult to cope, let alone feel calm or clear. My role is to support you in easing the mental and emotional suffering that can arise during challenging times. Drawing on training in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I support adults to overcome anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, grief, trauma and low mood. Together we work toward restoring confidence, rebuilding self-esteem and cultivating more balanced, meaningful relationships.
Are you feeling distressed, lost, anxious or overwhelmed? When life moves in unexpected ways, it can be difficult to cope, let alone feel calm or clear. My role is to support you in easing the mental and emotional suffering that can arise during challenging times. Drawing on training in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I support adults to overcome anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, grief, trauma and low mood. Together we work toward restoring confidence, rebuilding self-esteem and cultivating more balanced, meaningful relationships.
We all go through life events. At times more intense and at times quite bearable. If you are struggling with mental health, medical, relational or life difficulties, would like to feel more in control, feel stuck or need some objective help, guidance or coping skills, make contact and get the process started.
We all go through life events. At times more intense and at times quite bearable. If you are struggling with mental health, medical, relational or life difficulties, would like to feel more in control, feel stuck or need some objective help, guidance or coping skills, make contact and get the process started.
Relationship challenges, separation and divorce, anxiety, stress, grief and major life transitions can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck and uncertain about the future. I work with adults and young adults in Wellington and online throughout New Zealand, helping them gain clarity, confidence and resilience. Using coaching psychology, HeartMath, NLP and mBIT coaching, I provide a supportive, practical and forward-focused approach to emotional wellbeing, healthier relationships, improved communication and lasting positive change. Walk & Talk Coaching is also available along Wellington's waterfront.
Relationship challenges, separation and divorce, anxiety, stress, grief and major life transitions can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck and uncertain about the future. I work with adults and young adults in Wellington and online throughout New Zealand, helping them gain clarity, confidence and resilience. Using coaching psychology, HeartMath, NLP and mBIT coaching, I provide a supportive, practical and forward-focused approach to emotional wellbeing, healthier relationships, improved communication and lasting positive change. Walk & Talk Coaching is also available along Wellington's waterfront.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship strain, unresolved trauma, or the weight of past experiences. They may be searching for clarity, confidence, and emotional stability, wanting healthier connections and a stronger sense of self. They’re ready for change, even if unsure where to begin. What they want most is to feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal, grow, and build a life that finally feels calm, meaningful, and authentically their own.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship strain, unresolved trauma, or the weight of past experiences. They may be searching for clarity, confidence, and emotional stability, wanting healthier connections and a stronger sense of self. They’re ready for change, even if unsure where to begin. What they want most is to feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal, grow, and build a life that finally feels calm, meaningful, and authentically their own.
Neuro-Linguistic (NLP) Counsellors
How does neuro-linguistic programming work?
A therapist using Neuro-linguistic programming might start by building a strong rapport and gathering information about the client’s objectives and any problem areas. Then the NLP therapist will employ NLP techniques to guide their client toward healthier thoughts and behaviours. Clients will learn how to better manage their moods and hone their communication skills. NLP will conclude with the therapist and client making a plan for how to integrate the positive changes into their daily life in the future.
What are some techniques used in neuro-linguistic programming?
NLP therapists often employ anchoring, so the client begins to automatically associate their trigger with a healthier response. Clients also learn how to reframe a situation to change the way they react to it for the better, and how to replace the negative beliefs that are holding them back. Many NLP clients practice visualisation or forming a mental image of themselves attaining their goals. Every NLP therapist will have their own preferred approach with specific techniques that they have found to be helpful for their clients.
How long does neuro-linguistic programming take?
Since neuro-linguistic programming is not regulated, the length of treatment can vary greatly. Some therapists may only use NLP in a single session, while others may employ it over the course of weeks, months, or even years. It depends greatly on the type and severity of the problem being treated, as well as the individual client’s response to NLP treatment.
Is neuro-linguistic programming evidence-based?
While some people may find neuro-linguistic programming helpful, either in therapy or in their career or personal development, the science behind this approach is inconclusive. Most of the available studies are small in scale and have produced mixed results, and the commercial nature of NLP lends itself to conflicts of interest. More research is needed. In the meantime, practitioners must use their best judgment of whether NLP techniques will be helpful in meeting their clients’ individual needs.