Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapists in Otago
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.
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.
Please contact me via email, rather than phone call. Cheers.
Please contact me via email, rather than phone call. Cheers.
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.
Neha is a warm and empathetic clinical psychologist with a vast range of experience across different settings in both India and New Zealand. Neha has conducted rigorous assessments and provide evidence-based interventions to help my clients across a variety of mental health difficulties. Neha has a keen interest in eating disorders, adjustment and grief reactions, stress induced problems, anxiety and depression. She is also bilingual, speaking both English and Hindi.
Neha is a warm and empathetic clinical psychologist with a vast range of experience across different settings in both India and New Zealand. Neha has conducted rigorous assessments and provide evidence-based interventions to help my clients across a variety of mental health difficulties. Neha has a keen interest in eating disorders, adjustment and grief reactions, stress induced problems, anxiety and depression. She is also bilingual, speaking both English and Hindi.
Kia ora, ko Dr Kathryn Darling ahau. I am a clinical psychologist with training in cognitive behavioural therapies including CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness- and values-based approaches. I have helped people cope with trauma, ADHD, gender issues, low mood, anxiety, worries, OCD, illness, injuries, burnout, perfectionism and self-criticism.
Kia ora, ko Dr Kathryn Darling ahau. I am a clinical psychologist with training in cognitive behavioural therapies including CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness- and values-based approaches. I have helped people cope with trauma, ADHD, gender issues, low mood, anxiety, worries, OCD, illness, injuries, burnout, perfectionism and self-criticism.
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
No Waitlist - Saturday Morning Sessions Available now!
At Action Potential Psychology, we offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences openly. Using evidence-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) we will help you break free from negative patterns and build healthier habits. Our goal is to equip you with tools that actually work and support meaningful change that lasts. With a high success rate and a compassionate, client-centred approach, we're here to help you move forward with confidence.
No Waitlist - Saturday Morning Sessions Available now!
At Action Potential Psychology, we offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences openly. Using evidence-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) we will help you break free from negative patterns and build healthier habits. Our goal is to equip you with tools that actually work and support meaningful change that lasts. With a high success rate and a compassionate, client-centred approach, we're here to help you move forward with confidence.
I am a registered counsellor, ACC sensitive claims counsellor, EDMR therapist, Psychotherapist student, Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath. I have a holistic approach to mental health and also facilitate many different mental health workshops and events. I also provide supervision for ACC sensitive claims providers.
I offer a non-judgemental, supportive, and collaborative space to express and be curious to help you reclaim your authentic self.
I am a registered counsellor, ACC sensitive claims counsellor, EDMR therapist, Psychotherapist student, Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath. I have a holistic approach to mental health and also facilitate many different mental health workshops and events. I also provide supervision for ACC sensitive claims providers.
I offer a non-judgemental, supportive, and collaborative space to express and be curious to help you reclaim your authentic self.
I use a 'parts approach' to help my clients make sense of their mind and bodies. With awareness, they learn to respond to stressors in their life with more choice and freedom. I also provide ADHD + ASD assessments.
I use a 'parts approach' to help my clients make sense of their mind and bodies. With awareness, they learn to respond to stressors in their life with more choice and freedom. I also provide ADHD + ASD assessments.
I am a highly experienced New Zealand trained and registered Psychologist who holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Psychology, a Masters of Science in Psychology with First Class Honours, and a Bachelor of Science from The University of Auckland.
I am a highly experienced New Zealand trained and registered Psychologist who holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Psychology, a Masters of Science in Psychology with First Class Honours, and a Bachelor of Science from The University of Auckland.
With over 30 years of experience in clinical psychology, I specialize in providing a safe, supportive, and confidential space for you to explore your emotions and life experiences. My goal as your therapist is to foster an environment where you can feel comfortable, respected, and empowered to engage in meaningful self-reflection. Through our work together, you'll develop a deeper understanding of yourself, cultivate emotional resilience, and learn to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
With over 30 years of experience in clinical psychology, I specialize in providing a safe, supportive, and confidential space for you to explore your emotions and life experiences. My goal as your therapist is to foster an environment where you can feel comfortable, respected, and empowered to engage in meaningful self-reflection. Through our work together, you'll develop a deeper understanding of yourself, cultivate emotional resilience, and learn to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
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.
Dr Adrienne Wootton - Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Wellington 6011
Waitlist for new clients
Despite our best efforts, it is normal to sometimes feel stressed out, anxious, or down. Anyone can get stuck in patterns of behaviour, or past experiences, that negatively affect us. I provide a warm and non-judgemental space to explore your difficulties and build a path towards a better life. I help people untangle the patterns that might be holding them back, guiding them towards both action and insight. While therapy can be serious stuff, compassion, patience, and even humour, are all a big part of working together. Feel free to reach out and see if I might be the right person to help.
Despite our best efforts, it is normal to sometimes feel stressed out, anxious, or down. Anyone can get stuck in patterns of behaviour, or past experiences, that negatively affect us. I provide a warm and non-judgemental space to explore your difficulties and build a path towards a better life. I help people untangle the patterns that might be holding them back, guiding them towards both action and insight. While therapy can be serious stuff, compassion, patience, and even humour, are all a big part of working together. Feel free to reach out and see if I might be the right person to help.
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.
I am an experienced holistic mental health professional who enjoys working with people from all walks of life. I bring two decades of experience across a range of healthcare roles, including 11 years of clinical work in mental health services with a focus on post-traumatic stress, relational trauma, and addictions. My work is particularly suited to those who are committed to longer-term healing and personal growth, including recovery from acute or complex trauma. I work in person where possible and also offer online sessions when needed. You are welcome to get in touch to discuss your needs.
I am an experienced holistic mental health professional who enjoys working with people from all walks of life. I bring two decades of experience across a range of healthcare roles, including 11 years of clinical work in mental health services with a focus on post-traumatic stress, relational trauma, and addictions. My work is particularly suited to those who are committed to longer-term healing and personal growth, including recovery from acute or complex trauma. I work in person where possible and also offer online sessions when needed. You are welcome to get in touch to discuss your needs.
I have emotionally supported hundreds of children through difficult moments for many years. Having studied in the USA, UK and NZ and worked with the children of the Christchurch Earthquakes for several years, I have been privileged to learn from and work with some very inspiring and resilient people. This knowledge was used to volunteer as crisis responder and as an in-person Youthline counsellor amongst other roles. Recently, I was employed as a Child and Adolescent Counsellor serving 13 South Otago area primary and intermediate schools. I now operate my own Private Practice in a beautiful and healing setting in Whakamarama.
I have emotionally supported hundreds of children through difficult moments for many years. Having studied in the USA, UK and NZ and worked with the children of the Christchurch Earthquakes for several years, I have been privileged to learn from and work with some very inspiring and resilient people. This knowledge was used to volunteer as crisis responder and as an in-person Youthline counsellor amongst other roles. Recently, I was employed as a Child and Adolescent Counsellor serving 13 South Otago area primary and intermediate schools. I now operate my own Private Practice in a beautiful and healing setting in Whakamarama.
A deeply relational psychodynamic holistic counsellor while offering practical life skills. Highly effective in supporting clients to develop awareness and understanding of patterns that undermine the quality of life they seek. I provide an integrative approach drawing on different modalities dependent on individual needs for support.
People attend therapy for a range of reasons – to understand thoughts and feelings; to explore current & past experiences; to develop effective coping strategies; to improve relationships & interact more effectively with others; to identify what has meaning & discover new pathways.
A deeply relational psychodynamic holistic counsellor while offering practical life skills. Highly effective in supporting clients to develop awareness and understanding of patterns that undermine the quality of life they seek. I provide an integrative approach drawing on different modalities dependent on individual needs for support.
People attend therapy for a range of reasons – to understand thoughts and feelings; to explore current & past experiences; to develop effective coping strategies; to improve relationships & interact more effectively with others; to identify what has meaning & discover new pathways.
I work with children, young people, adults, and facilitate therapeutic groups and workshops. I enjoy working with brain-injured and neurodiverse clients (including ADD and ASD). I support clients to stand up to problems and develop preferred ways of being. I work with them to identify, reflect upon, and achieve the hopes and goals that are important to them in their life and relationships. I also provide professional and clinical supervision to health and allied health practitioners.I believe that a collaborative, safe and respectful therapeutic relationship enhances emotion regulation and promotes self-awareness and resilience.
I work with children, young people, adults, and facilitate therapeutic groups and workshops. I enjoy working with brain-injured and neurodiverse clients (including ADD and ASD). I support clients to stand up to problems and develop preferred ways of being. I work with them to identify, reflect upon, and achieve the hopes and goals that are important to them in their life and relationships. I also provide professional and clinical supervision to health and allied health practitioners.I believe that a collaborative, safe and respectful therapeutic relationship enhances emotion regulation and promotes self-awareness and resilience.
Hi, I'm Sarah Grigg. I am an experienced and empathetic therapist with a health background. I have completed a postgraduate diploma in CBT at the University of Canterbury. As a registered Physiotherapist for the past 25 years, I have worked with diverse populations, including chronic health, disability, pain, anxiety and breathing issues. I provide therapy for adults, children adolescents, and their families, focusing on cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Hi, I'm Sarah Grigg. I am an experienced and empathetic therapist with a health background. I have completed a postgraduate diploma in CBT at the University of Canterbury. As a registered Physiotherapist for the past 25 years, I have worked with diverse populations, including chronic health, disability, pain, anxiety and breathing issues. I provide therapy for adults, children adolescents, and their families, focusing on cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Everything in life is connected. Like a golden thread tying together our body, mind, whānau, environment and everything in between. But sometimes we can get tangled up, and life can get hard.
Everything in life is connected. Like a golden thread tying together our body, mind, whānau, environment and everything in between. But sometimes we can get tangled up, and life can get hard.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Counsellors
When should someone seek treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
People should seek a diagnosis and treatment after a head injury, especially if they were unconscious, and an early diagnosis can lead to a better recovery. Signs of a concussion include headaches, nausea or vomiting, exhaustion, dizziness, vision problems, sensitivity to light and sound, problems with attention and memory, brain fog, unusual irritability or sadness, and unusual sleep patterns.
What’s the most common treatment for a traumatic brain injury?
Treatment for a traumatic brain injury will be different depending on the severity of the problem. For mild injuries, treatment may involve rest and over-the-counter pain or headache medication. For moderate or severe injuries, treatment may involve stabilisation, medication, and rehabilitative therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cognitive therapy, and counselling.
How long does it take to recover from traumatic brain injury?
The recovery time for a traumatic brain injury depends on the individual and the severity and nature of the injury; the length of time spent unconscious is often an indicator of severity. Recovery time for mild injuries may be a week or two while recovery time for more severe injuries may be six months to two years. Research suggests that the vast majority of recovery occurs in the first two years after an injury; recovery after that time frame is less certain.
What if a traumatic brain injury is left untreated?
If a traumatic brain injury is left untreated, it can lead to long-term physical and mental health problems. Physical problems may include dizziness, headaches, vision, healing, or speech loss, and an elevated risk of dementia. Psychological problems may include impairments of memory, judgment, and decision-making, depression, aggression, poor impulse control, and personality changes.