Online Therapists in Otago
I’m a psychologist working in mental health and performance, offering sessions in Wānaka and online across Aotearoa.
My approach is science backed and human. Holistic yet practical. No one-size-fits-all, I adapt to each person. I’m not about talking for the sake of it; change happens when the mahi in session gets applied in real life. I blend EMDR, ACT, IFS, somatic and behavioural therapies to support lasting change and growth.
I’m a psychologist working in mental health and performance, offering sessions in Wānaka and online across Aotearoa.
My approach is science backed and human. Holistic yet practical. No one-size-fits-all, I adapt to each person. I’m not about talking for the sake of it; change happens when the mahi in session gets applied in real life. I blend EMDR, ACT, IFS, somatic and behavioural therapies to support lasting change and growth.
I offer sessions in-person in Wanaka or online via zoom.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you are navigating loss, anxiety, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to face it alone. Counselling at Peak Wellbeing is collaborative and empathetic, and each session is tailored to meet your unique needs and goals.
I offer sessions in-person in Wanaka or online via zoom.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you are navigating loss, anxiety, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to face it alone. Counselling at Peak Wellbeing is collaborative and empathetic, and each session is tailored to meet your unique needs and goals.
I can also provide video sessions, as required.
Hello! I am a NZ Registered Health Professional with a career spanning over 25 years in mental health therapy, counselling, and occupational therapy. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed mental health framework, with particular experience supporting adults and youths with ADHD, general mental health concerns, and emotional regulation difficulties. I believe meaningful change happens within a strong therapeutic relationship, where you feel understood, respected, and supported. Together we explore strategies and insights that help you navigate challenges and function more effectively in your everyday life.
I can also provide video sessions, as required.
Hello! I am a NZ Registered Health Professional with a career spanning over 25 years in mental health therapy, counselling, and occupational therapy. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed mental health framework, with particular experience supporting adults and youths with ADHD, general mental health concerns, and emotional regulation difficulties. I believe meaningful change happens within a strong therapeutic relationship, where you feel understood, respected, and supported. Together we explore strategies and insights that help you navigate challenges and function more effectively in your everyday life.
With 24/7 online scheduling and the ability to see clients in-person, online, or over the phone, accessing therapy is easier than ever before.
Have you've been carrying a lot and you're ready to finally start facing it all? Something has come to a head and you're thinking, "It's finally time." The good news is that you don't have to navigate it all on your own. The even better news is we can take it one step at a time so it doesn't feel quite as overwhelming as it may first seem. Rest assured, compassion and empathy are a core part of my approach to ensure you feel safe and supported through your healing journey. We can work together to understand your experience at a deeper level and build healthy coping skills to move forward.
With 24/7 online scheduling and the ability to see clients in-person, online, or over the phone, accessing therapy is easier than ever before.
Have you've been carrying a lot and you're ready to finally start facing it all? Something has come to a head and you're thinking, "It's finally time." The good news is that you don't have to navigate it all on your own. The even better news is we can take it one step at a time so it doesn't feel quite as overwhelming as it may first seem. Rest assured, compassion and empathy are a core part of my approach to ensure you feel safe and supported through your healing journey. We can work together to understand your experience at a deeper level and build healthy coping skills to move forward.
Many feel the impact of alcohol or drug use on relationships, work, and wellbeing, or are unsure whether their use has become problematic. Others are navigating early recovery or facing stress, trauma, or major life challenges. My ideal clients are adults struggling with substance use alongside mood concerns such as depression, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm. At The Therapy Project, our team provides coordinated care through assessment, individualized treatment planning, counseling, and group support to help clients build healthier coping strategies, strengthen recovery, and restore stability.
Many feel the impact of alcohol or drug use on relationships, work, and wellbeing, or are unsure whether their use has become problematic. Others are navigating early recovery or facing stress, trauma, or major life challenges. My ideal clients are adults struggling with substance use alongside mood concerns such as depression, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm. At The Therapy Project, our team provides coordinated care through assessment, individualized treatment planning, counseling, and group support to help clients build healthier coping strategies, strengthen recovery, and restore stability.
I offer therapy sessions in-person in Cromwell, online or phone.
Hi, I am Lana Van Lierop and have over 20 years experience as a Registered Health Professional and have worked specifically as a mental health therapist/coach (Occupational Therapist) for the past 5 years. My approach is warm and compassionate; I work alongside you to identify what is important, your challenges and how you would like your life to be different. Sessions are very practical, helping you to identify skills and life long coping strategies. I specialise in supporting clients with burnout and overwhelm, anxiety, low mood, ADHD, workplace challenges or feeling stuck and lost.
I offer therapy sessions in-person in Cromwell, online or phone.
Hi, I am Lana Van Lierop and have over 20 years experience as a Registered Health Professional and have worked specifically as a mental health therapist/coach (Occupational Therapist) for the past 5 years. My approach is warm and compassionate; I work alongside you to identify what is important, your challenges and how you would like your life to be different. Sessions are very practical, helping you to identify skills and life long coping strategies. I specialise in supporting clients with burnout and overwhelm, anxiety, low mood, ADHD, workplace challenges or feeling stuck and lost.
Located online/or in person (Wanaka).
Emotion Regulation/ Relationships/Motivation/ Happiness/ Workplace Wellbeing/Burnout
Located online/or in person (Wanaka).
Emotion Regulation/ Relationships/Motivation/ Happiness/ Workplace Wellbeing/Burnout
My private practice is in central Dunedin, and I offer both in-person or online sessions.
Kia ora,
I have worked as a therapist for over 15 years in residential settings, NGO’s, brief intervention services, private practice, and complex mental health settings. I spent 10 years working in the addictions sector as a clinician, manager, and consultant. I relocated to Ōtepoti and completed further training in psychotherapy while working in brief intervention spaces, a residential mental health hospital, and private practice. This experience has enabled me to work alongside a wide range of individuals from different socio-cultural, political, and economic contexts, and the myriad challenges that have led them to seek support.
My private practice is in central Dunedin, and I offer both in-person or online sessions.
Kia ora,
I have worked as a therapist for over 15 years in residential settings, NGO’s, brief intervention services, private practice, and complex mental health settings. I spent 10 years working in the addictions sector as a clinician, manager, and consultant. I relocated to Ōtepoti and completed further training in psychotherapy while working in brief intervention spaces, a residential mental health hospital, and private practice. This experience has enabled me to work alongside a wide range of individuals from different socio-cultural, political, and economic contexts, and the myriad challenges that have led them to seek support.
In my counselling work, I prioritise you as the expert in your own life and learn about your current position in what you’re experiencing. In time, we can work together to build pathways toward a life that is empowering to you, your family, and your community. I use methods such as externalising problems, re-authoring your stories, and working with community
In my counselling work, I prioritise you as the expert in your own life and learn about your current position in what you’re experiencing. In time, we can work together to build pathways toward a life that is empowering to you, your family, and your community. I use methods such as externalising problems, re-authoring your stories, and working with community
At Nurture Occupational Therapy I support babies through to adolescents. Parents and teachers do a great job guiding them along the way, but sometimes they may need a little extra help. That is where an Occupational Therapist can provide invaluable guidance. By focusing on the individual child’s strengths and using a play-based approach, we foster independence and help children function positively in every aspect of their daily life. I support families in understanding sensory processing differences, managing big emotions and identifying social-emotional barriers to accessing daily activities.
At Nurture Occupational Therapy I support babies through to adolescents. Parents and teachers do a great job guiding them along the way, but sometimes they may need a little extra help. That is where an Occupational Therapist can provide invaluable guidance. By focusing on the individual child’s strengths and using a play-based approach, we foster independence and help children function positively in every aspect of their daily life. I support families in understanding sensory processing differences, managing big emotions and identifying social-emotional barriers to accessing daily activities.
I offer online or phone appointments on Mondays 10am - 7pm and in-person appointments in Alexandra on Tuesdays and Wednesday from 11am-7pm.
My passion is to create a space for others to explore their concerns or challenges and feel comfortable doing so as we work together towards your preferred goals ultimately supporting overall wellness.
It can be a stepping out of the boat experience to talk to a professional about what troubles us, so I try to make the 'process' as easy as possible. We all struggle in many ways (normal!) and often, don't know what we don't know so upskilling in self-care or healthy thinking or relational wellness is something we all need to do from time to time to continue moving forward in life in ways that give our lives meaning and colour.
I offer online or phone appointments on Mondays 10am - 7pm and in-person appointments in Alexandra on Tuesdays and Wednesday from 11am-7pm.
My passion is to create a space for others to explore their concerns or challenges and feel comfortable doing so as we work together towards your preferred goals ultimately supporting overall wellness.
It can be a stepping out of the boat experience to talk to a professional about what troubles us, so I try to make the 'process' as easy as possible. We all struggle in many ways (normal!) and often, don't know what we don't know so upskilling in self-care or healthy thinking or relational wellness is something we all need to do from time to time to continue moving forward in life in ways that give our lives meaning and colour.
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.
In person/ online or phone.
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.
In person/ online or phone.
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.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults seeking clarity on their unique neurodevelopmental or learning profile. You might be wondering why certain tasks feel harder for you or your child, particularly regarding focus, learning, or emotional regulation. While my background includes working in specialist mental health services and at the University of Otago, my private practice is currently dedicated exclusively to psychological assessments. I work with those looking for a formal understanding of their needs to better navigate challenges and unlock their full potential.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults seeking clarity on their unique neurodevelopmental or learning profile. You might be wondering why certain tasks feel harder for you or your child, particularly regarding focus, learning, or emotional regulation. While my background includes working in specialist mental health services and at the University of Otago, my private practice is currently dedicated exclusively to psychological assessments. I work with those looking for a formal understanding of their needs to better navigate challenges and unlock their full potential.
I work in-person from my consultation room in Wanaka, and online all over the country.
Are you looking for change, but not sure where to start? I work with individuals and couples from all walks of life to identify what causes discomfort, and how to remove obstacles to growth.
Whether you come with specific issues or a generalised sense that life could be better, I welcome you here.
I work in-person from my consultation room in Wanaka, and online all over the country.
Are you looking for change, but not sure where to start? I work with individuals and couples from all walks of life to identify what causes discomfort, and how to remove obstacles to growth.
Whether you come with specific issues or a generalised sense that life could be better, I welcome you here.
Hi there. I have nearly 15 years experience of working with individuals supporting them with their mental health. I use a combination of evidence based therapy to work with individuals and promote positive change. I am a trained EMDR Therapist, EMDR is a evidence based therapy that is used to treat trauma.
Hi there. I have nearly 15 years experience of working with individuals supporting them with their mental health. I use a combination of evidence based therapy to work with individuals and promote positive change. I am a trained EMDR Therapist, EMDR is a evidence based therapy that is used to treat trauma.
Flexible, supportive counselling in-person, by phone or video.
The experience of engaging in counselling is a deeply personal journey that affects all of us in different ways, and sometimes in ways we would never have expected.
My areas of specialisation include couples work, family work, trauma, men’s work, mid-life crisis, personality insight and supervision, both clinical and professional. These sit at the heart of how I approach my clinical practice.
By talking together through your concerns, counselling and supervision can support you to see solutions you didn’t know were there. It can also help you find ways to manage more effectively and move forward in your life.
Flexible, supportive counselling in-person, by phone or video.
The experience of engaging in counselling is a deeply personal journey that affects all of us in different ways, and sometimes in ways we would never have expected.
My areas of specialisation include couples work, family work, trauma, men’s work, mid-life crisis, personality insight and supervision, both clinical and professional. These sit at the heart of how I approach my clinical practice.
By talking together through your concerns, counselling and supervision can support you to see solutions you didn’t know were there. It can also help you find ways to manage more effectively and move forward in your life.
I provide in-person workshops to enhance couples' relationships, then see couples for follow-up coaching sessions, both in-person and online
I work with couples who, on the surface, may look like they’re managing—but underneath feel distant, misunderstood, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to shift. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and more importantly, you’re not beyond change.
My approach is practical, respectful, and grounded in real-life relationship dynamics—especially the complexities that come with midlife, long-term partnership, and changing roles. I don’t focus on blame. I focus on helping you understand what’s actually happening beneath the surface, and giving you tools that work in real conversations, not just in theory.
I provide in-person workshops to enhance couples' relationships, then see couples for follow-up coaching sessions, both in-person and online
I work with couples who, on the surface, may look like they’re managing—but underneath feel distant, misunderstood, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to shift. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and more importantly, you’re not beyond change.
My approach is practical, respectful, and grounded in real-life relationship dynamics—especially the complexities that come with midlife, long-term partnership, and changing roles. I don’t focus on blame. I focus on helping you understand what’s actually happening beneath the surface, and giving you tools that work in real conversations, not just in theory.
I offer both in-person (Wānaka) and online sessions for clients across New Zealand.
Kia ora, I'm Mags. I'm a Mental Health Therapist specialising in Sleep Psychology. I offer assessment and evidence-based treatment for adults experiencing sleep difficulties and mental health challenges. I take a comprehensive approach to uncover the root causes of your sleep issues and tailor support to your unique needs using evidence-based, drug-free therapies.
Specialist areas include: Insomnia, sleep anxiety, mood problems, ADHD, concussion, perimenopause/ menopause and other sleep disorders. I can provide referrals to sleep clinics and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) testing.
I offer both in-person (Wānaka) and online sessions for clients across New Zealand.
Kia ora, I'm Mags. I'm a Mental Health Therapist specialising in Sleep Psychology. I offer assessment and evidence-based treatment for adults experiencing sleep difficulties and mental health challenges. I take a comprehensive approach to uncover the root causes of your sleep issues and tailor support to your unique needs using evidence-based, drug-free therapies.
Specialist areas include: Insomnia, sleep anxiety, mood problems, ADHD, concussion, perimenopause/ menopause and other sleep disorders. I can provide referrals to sleep clinics and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) testing.
Relationships are an essential and critical part of the human experience. I specialize in working with all types of couples and individuals working on relationships, and I relish in the fact that I get to help couples with things like greater intimacy, stronger communication, and a true sense of partnership. Couples or relationship-oriented therapy, like any therapy, takes work, and I’m grateful to be part of that process for so many.
I also work with children and families to provide wrap-around support for our most vulnerable loved ones.
Relationships are an essential and critical part of the human experience. I specialize in working with all types of couples and individuals working on relationships, and I relish in the fact that I get to help couples with things like greater intimacy, stronger communication, and a true sense of partnership. Couples or relationship-oriented therapy, like any therapy, takes work, and I’m grateful to be part of that process for so many.
I also work with children and families to provide wrap-around support for our most vulnerable loved ones.
FAQ - About Online Therapy
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialised therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.