Transactional Analysis Therapists in Otago

Do you or your child need support? Perhaps you have been through stressful or traumatic experiences or you or your child is experiencing anxiety, depression, aggression or grief.
Do you or your child need support? Perhaps you have been through stressful or traumatic experiences or you or your child is experiencing anxiety, depression, aggression or grief.

Kia ora and hello! As we head into 2025 I have some availability for both couples counselling and individuals. I also offer a free initial ten minute consultation by telephone.
I'm a registered counsellor with experience in addressing all kinds of concerns; including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, anger management, stress and navigating life transitions. I have a particular interest and experience in assisting men and women who have suffered personal or intergenerational trauma, along with relationship issues.
Kia ora and hello! As we head into 2025 I have some availability for both couples counselling and individuals. I also offer a free initial ten minute consultation by telephone.
I'm a registered counsellor with experience in addressing all kinds of concerns; including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, anger management, stress and navigating life transitions. I have a particular interest and experience in assisting men and women who have suffered personal or intergenerational trauma, along with relationship issues.

Perhaps you are overwhelmed with depression or anxiety, feel helpless or hopeless and you want to get yourself back again - enjoy life? Perhaps you find life is unfulfilling, you feel stuck in the same rut and struggle to change your life to be more what you would like it to be? Or are you experiencing conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem issues or stress and need help and support at this time? Together we can find a way forward. I am the author of the "Out of the Fog" programme delivered in group and individual therapy which has helped hundreds of people to recover/become well from depression/anxiety.
Perhaps you are overwhelmed with depression or anxiety, feel helpless or hopeless and you want to get yourself back again - enjoy life? Perhaps you find life is unfulfilling, you feel stuck in the same rut and struggle to change your life to be more what you would like it to be? Or are you experiencing conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem issues or stress and need help and support at this time? Together we can find a way forward. I am the author of the "Out of the Fog" programme delivered in group and individual therapy which has helped hundreds of people to recover/become well from depression/anxiety.
Online Therapists

I am currently training in Transactional Analysis- an evidence-based psychotherapy modality.
Hello, I'm Sarah, a compassionate and experienced therapist based in Paraparaumu.
I have worked in a variety of mental health settings, including primary and secondary health systems. Though out my career I have helped individuals and families navigate life's challenges and find inner strength.
I currently run a clinic on Saturday.
I am currently training in Transactional Analysis- an evidence-based psychotherapy modality.
Hello, I'm Sarah, a compassionate and experienced therapist based in Paraparaumu.
I have worked in a variety of mental health settings, including primary and secondary health systems. Though out my career I have helped individuals and families navigate life's challenges and find inner strength.
I currently run a clinic on Saturday.

Transactional Analysis is my primary treatment modality.
People who come to see me are usually experiencing grief, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety or anger. Some have experienced past abuse and have a history of trauma. We relate much of this to their early relationship experiences. By working through these attachment issues, we learn how to better regulate extreme emotions.
Transactional Analysis is my primary treatment modality.
People who come to see me are usually experiencing grief, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety or anger. Some have experienced past abuse and have a history of trauma. We relate much of this to their early relationship experiences. By working through these attachment issues, we learn how to better regulate extreme emotions.

I provide individual and couple counselling all underpinned with the foundational base of Transactional Analysis psychotherapy.
I am an experienced trauma counsellor for ACC sensitive claims service.
I provide empathetic support to work through all nature of complex presentations.
I incorporate a mind, body, spirit, and psycho-social, approach to healing and moving forward alongside life's challenges. I offer privately funded therapy and clinical supervision for professionals.
I provide individual and couple counselling all underpinned with the foundational base of Transactional Analysis psychotherapy.
I am an experienced trauma counsellor for ACC sensitive claims service.
I provide empathetic support to work through all nature of complex presentations.
I incorporate a mind, body, spirit, and psycho-social, approach to healing and moving forward alongside life's challenges. I offer privately funded therapy and clinical supervision for professionals.

More recently I have completed 5 years training in Transactional Analysis and am now a Certified Transactional Analyst.
I work relationally to explore what the function of any difficulties around eating are and their origins. In my experience, eating disorders are often an expression of underlying unhappiness with oneself in some aspect. Therapy aims to give understanding around what has caused this and rebuild the individual's capacity to see their inherent value and worth.
More recently I have completed 5 years training in Transactional Analysis and am now a Certified Transactional Analyst.
I work relationally to explore what the function of any difficulties around eating are and their origins. In my experience, eating disorders are often an expression of underlying unhappiness with oneself in some aspect. Therapy aims to give understanding around what has caused this and rebuild the individual's capacity to see their inherent value and worth.

I have experience in short and long-term therapy working with adults and adolescents who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, long term health conditions, along with post- and pre- natal distress and relationship and parenting concerns. I offer professional supervision and have experience in both private and public health settings working with individuals and groups, along with offering EAP services to various organisations
I have experience in short and long-term therapy working with adults and adolescents who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, long term health conditions, along with post- and pre- natal distress and relationship and parenting concerns. I offer professional supervision and have experience in both private and public health settings working with individuals and groups, along with offering EAP services to various organisations

Sarah Jones Counselling provides accessible and discreet help and advice for drug and alcohol addictions either in-person or from the comfort of your home via teletherapy. Drug and alcohol addiction affects people in different ways so treatment goals and follow-up support is tailored to meet the needs of each individual client, this can include: An Abstinence Approach - completely avoiding a substance for an individuals lifetime can be taken or A Harm Reduction approach - Developing practical strategies to reduce the negative consequences of substance misuse.
Sarah Jones Counselling provides accessible and discreet help and advice for drug and alcohol addictions either in-person or from the comfort of your home via teletherapy. Drug and alcohol addiction affects people in different ways so treatment goals and follow-up support is tailored to meet the needs of each individual client, this can include: An Abstinence Approach - completely avoiding a substance for an individuals lifetime can be taken or A Harm Reduction approach - Developing practical strategies to reduce the negative consequences of substance misuse.

Anxiety can manifest as nervousness, racing heart, dread, worrying, low sex drive, sleep struggles, panic attacks, or stress. Depression may involve persistent low mood, hopelessness, numbness, guilt, irritability, isolation, suicidal thoughts, confusion, or increased substance use. Relationships with partners, family, or colleagues may bring challenges in communication, emotional conflict, trust, intimacy, or break-ups.
New skills can reduce symptoms and improve relationships. But long-lasting change and new choices in life requires better understanding yourself and addressing the root cause of your issues, even if it takes time.
Anxiety can manifest as nervousness, racing heart, dread, worrying, low sex drive, sleep struggles, panic attacks, or stress. Depression may involve persistent low mood, hopelessness, numbness, guilt, irritability, isolation, suicidal thoughts, confusion, or increased substance use. Relationships with partners, family, or colleagues may bring challenges in communication, emotional conflict, trust, intimacy, or break-ups.
New skills can reduce symptoms and improve relationships. But long-lasting change and new choices in life requires better understanding yourself and addressing the root cause of your issues, even if it takes time.

I am passionate about supporting you in the nuanced difficulties you may be facing in your life. At times it can feel difficult to know how to ask for help, and to tune into what might actually feel helpful for you individually. I endeavour to work with my clients in ways which feel meaningful for them, working to understand what it is that they're seeking support for as well as exploring their unique inner desires, wants, and means of fulfilment. I love working with individuals who have a desire to understand themselves deeper and feel more connected to themselves.
I am passionate about supporting you in the nuanced difficulties you may be facing in your life. At times it can feel difficult to know how to ask for help, and to tune into what might actually feel helpful for you individually. I endeavour to work with my clients in ways which feel meaningful for them, working to understand what it is that they're seeking support for as well as exploring their unique inner desires, wants, and means of fulfilment. I love working with individuals who have a desire to understand themselves deeper and feel more connected to themselves.

I am an ACC-registered counsellor with NZAC provisional membership and a certified mindfulness coach currently undergoing training in adult psychotherapy with the Australia & New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy. I am also in the final thesis year of the master's degree in psychology.
I have several years of experience across various mental health settings, such as helplines and addictions, where I received extensive training and clinical supervision. This developed my capacity to work with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of presenting issues.
I am an ACC-registered counsellor with NZAC provisional membership and a certified mindfulness coach currently undergoing training in adult psychotherapy with the Australia & New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy. I am also in the final thesis year of the master's degree in psychology.
I have several years of experience across various mental health settings, such as helplines and addictions, where I received extensive training and clinical supervision. This developed my capacity to work with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of presenting issues.

Personal counselling and psychotherapy from a highly trained professional with over 25 years of international experience. Assisting adults with difficult personal situations or emotional stress: Relationship difficulties with a partner / family or at work; Feeling at unease or anxious or upset; Feeling "down" or depressed; Being diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, etc.
Personal counselling and psychotherapy from a highly trained professional with over 25 years of international experience. Assisting adults with difficult personal situations or emotional stress: Relationship difficulties with a partner / family or at work; Feeling at unease or anxious or upset; Feeling "down" or depressed; Being diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, etc.

We all experience difficulties in life which can either be current or have its origins in our past. I can support you to gain deeper insight, understanding and meaningful change with my engaging and upfront therapy style.I have an extensive background in both public and private psychology settings working with a vast array of issues from addiction, trauma to adult adhd and more. My passion is to create therapy which is accessible and personal .
We all experience difficulties in life which can either be current or have its origins in our past. I can support you to gain deeper insight, understanding and meaningful change with my engaging and upfront therapy style.I have an extensive background in both public and private psychology settings working with a vast array of issues from addiction, trauma to adult adhd and more. My passion is to create therapy which is accessible and personal .

With 28 years experience as a clinical psychologist in various fields, I am passionate about helping individuals and couples make sense of difficulties they experience, finding a way forward in order to facilitate relief and growth and take a step closer to realising their full potential.
With 28 years experience as a clinical psychologist in various fields, I am passionate about helping individuals and couples make sense of difficulties they experience, finding a way forward in order to facilitate relief and growth and take a step closer to realising their full potential.

My mission is to inspire people to embrace life with all its contradictions and equip them with the tools necessary to achieve success and build better relationships. I am passionate about helping people see situations as opportunities to grow and evolve, in order to experience all the good things life has to offer. I work alongside individuals to bring focus and clarification in identifying what steps to take in the process of transformation. My role is to support people to solve lifelong issues, achieve their goals, continue to develop their vision, increase life satisfaction, and gain success & happiness.
My mission is to inspire people to embrace life with all its contradictions and equip them with the tools necessary to achieve success and build better relationships. I am passionate about helping people see situations as opportunities to grow and evolve, in order to experience all the good things life has to offer. I work alongside individuals to bring focus and clarification in identifying what steps to take in the process of transformation. My role is to support people to solve lifelong issues, achieve their goals, continue to develop their vision, increase life satisfaction, and gain success & happiness.

I am an experienced Social Worker, Counsellor and Group Facilitator that has been involved in clinical work for the past 10+ years. I work alongside clients who are navigating major life transitions, coping with mental health challenges, or seeking greater self-awareness. My top specialties are relationship dynamics, men's issues, intimate partner abuse and violence, anger management, communication, and parenting.
I am an experienced Social Worker, Counsellor and Group Facilitator that has been involved in clinical work for the past 10+ years. I work alongside clients who are navigating major life transitions, coping with mental health challenges, or seeking greater self-awareness. My top specialties are relationship dynamics, men's issues, intimate partner abuse and violence, anger management, communication, and parenting.

With 20 years as a counselor, I've supported diverse challenges, guided by empathy, passion, and compassion. Each day reveals new lessons in human resilience and emotional complexity. Every individual's journey has left an indelible mark on me, reinforcing my commitment to meaningful support. I'm grateful for the opportunity to accompany others on their path, driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of connection and understanding.
With 20 years as a counselor, I've supported diverse challenges, guided by empathy, passion, and compassion. Each day reveals new lessons in human resilience and emotional complexity. Every individual's journey has left an indelible mark on me, reinforcing my commitment to meaningful support. I'm grateful for the opportunity to accompany others on their path, driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of connection and understanding.

If you would like support with relationships, intimacy, communication, anxiety, depression, grief or burnout, please get in touch. I work with children, teenagers, adults and couples. I offer arts therapy and talk therapy.
If you would like support with relationships, intimacy, communication, anxiety, depression, grief or burnout, please get in touch. I work with children, teenagers, adults and couples. I offer arts therapy and talk therapy.

I am a professional and experienced counsellor. I genuinely care about my clients and ensure a warm and nonjudgmental environment in my practice. I understand we all struggle with life’s challenges at times. I can offer you a supportive and comfortable environment to help you overcome those challenges. I provide a multi-dimensional approach tailored to the client’s individual requirements. I draw from aspects of mindfulness, neuroscience, multi fields of psychology, CBT, Imago Therapy, and counselling principles. My qualifications are Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Post-Graduate Diploma (Psychology), Masters of Arts
I am a professional and experienced counsellor. I genuinely care about my clients and ensure a warm and nonjudgmental environment in my practice. I understand we all struggle with life’s challenges at times. I can offer you a supportive and comfortable environment to help you overcome those challenges. I provide a multi-dimensional approach tailored to the client’s individual requirements. I draw from aspects of mindfulness, neuroscience, multi fields of psychology, CBT, Imago Therapy, and counselling principles. My qualifications are Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Post-Graduate Diploma (Psychology), Masters of Arts