Weight Loss Therapists in Otago
Kia ora, ko Aroha tōku ingoa. He uri ahau nō Ngāti Raukawa. You might be holding things together for everyone else, while quietly carrying more than people can see. I work with adults navigating stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, parenting pressures, or substance use.
Kia ora, ko Aroha tōku ingoa. He uri ahau nō Ngāti Raukawa. You might be holding things together for everyone else, while quietly carrying more than people can see. I work with adults navigating stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, parenting pressures, or substance use.
My approach draws on traditional and alternative counselling modalities. I use these approaches to empower my clients and my practice is strongly grounded in spirituality and energy psychology. Nourishment and healing are facilitated through energy-integration, visualisation, inner-child work and support in recovering a sense of self.
My approach draws on traditional and alternative counselling modalities. I use these approaches to empower my clients and my practice is strongly grounded in spirituality and energy psychology. Nourishment and healing are facilitated through energy-integration, visualisation, inner-child work and support in recovering a sense of self.
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.
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.
Sam is an experienced clinician who brings a compassionate, mindful, and deeply respectful approach to supporting people from all walks of life. Her unique perspective integrates the wisdom of the body with psychodynamic understanding, recognising that our physical presence—our posture, expressions, movement, and voice—reflects the rich landscape of our inner emotional world.
Sam is an experienced clinician who brings a compassionate, mindful, and deeply respectful approach to supporting people from all walks of life. Her unique perspective integrates the wisdom of the body with psychodynamic understanding, recognising that our physical presence—our posture, expressions, movement, and voice—reflects the rich landscape of our inner emotional world.
Alexandra (Ale) Held is an NZ-trained and registered psychologist and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). She is experienced in working with a variety of challenging behaviours across adults, adolescents, and children in a range of settings, providing a high level of behavioural assessments and interventions. She is experienced in implementing intensive Behaviour Support Services, based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. She works from a non-aversive framework to increase positive behaviour, increase positive interactions, develop skills, and decrease the occurrence of challenging behaviours.
Alexandra (Ale) Held is an NZ-trained and registered psychologist and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). She is experienced in working with a variety of challenging behaviours across adults, adolescents, and children in a range of settings, providing a high level of behavioural assessments and interventions. She is experienced in implementing intensive Behaviour Support Services, based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. She works from a non-aversive framework to increase positive behaviour, increase positive interactions, develop skills, and decrease the occurrence of challenging behaviours.
At the heart of our work is building a strong foundation of trust. I support adults from diverse backgrounds who feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, low in mood, or unsure of their next direction. They may be navigating stress, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions.
Often, they’ve been coping on their own for a long time and are ready for support. They want clarity, steadiness, and a safe space to make sense of what’s happening so they can move forward with greater confidence and emotional and mental resilience.
At the heart of our work is building a strong foundation of trust. I support adults from diverse backgrounds who feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, low in mood, or unsure of their next direction. They may be navigating stress, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions.
Often, they’ve been coping on their own for a long time and are ready for support. They want clarity, steadiness, and a safe space to make sense of what’s happening so they can move forward with greater confidence and emotional and mental resilience.
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.
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.
Online Therapists
I am a Registered Psychologist (1991) I have been working with a wide range of people over the past 30 years and I have a diversity of experience to draw from. I relate to people from all walks of life in a calm and reassuring manner. My clients have commented that I am easy to work with and that I help them get really tangible results. "Lynlee is fantastic and someone that I highly recommend. Her style is attentive, encouraging and challenging at the same time. Lynlee is one of the few people that I know who can help". I can provide on line services out of Auckland or indeed NZ, globally available, particularly to NZer's o/seas
I am a Registered Psychologist (1991) I have been working with a wide range of people over the past 30 years and I have a diversity of experience to draw from. I relate to people from all walks of life in a calm and reassuring manner. My clients have commented that I am easy to work with and that I help them get really tangible results. "Lynlee is fantastic and someone that I highly recommend. Her style is attentive, encouraging and challenging at the same time. Lynlee is one of the few people that I know who can help". I can provide on line services out of Auckland or indeed NZ, globally available, particularly to NZer's o/seas
Being flexible in the way that we think and being open to change is essential for developing and strengthening positive psychological wellbeing. Being psychologically fit is the foundation of a vital life. We all have ingrained habits, beliefs, rules, behaviours and ways of thinking about the world. Some of these provide us the tools to navigate our lives in a positive and flexible way and some can be severely restrictive, impacting us all in unique ways, from complex mental health issues to performance related difficulties in our work and relationships.
Being flexible in the way that we think and being open to change is essential for developing and strengthening positive psychological wellbeing. Being psychologically fit is the foundation of a vital life. We all have ingrained habits, beliefs, rules, behaviours and ways of thinking about the world. Some of these provide us the tools to navigate our lives in a positive and flexible way and some can be severely restrictive, impacting us all in unique ways, from complex mental health issues to performance related difficulties in our work and relationships.
Kia ora, hello, I'm Malani. I offer a gentle, down-to-earth space where you can be yourself—no matter what you're carrying. I bring compassion, curiosity, and care into the room as we explore what matters most to you. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, family struggles, past trauma, or a general sense of being stuck or overwhelmed, I’ll walk alongside you at your pace.
I draw on both talk therapy and creative approaches, like drawing or storytelling, to help you connect with your inner world in ways that feel natural and empowering.
Kia ora, hello, I'm Malani. I offer a gentle, down-to-earth space where you can be yourself—no matter what you're carrying. I bring compassion, curiosity, and care into the room as we explore what matters most to you. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, family struggles, past trauma, or a general sense of being stuck or overwhelmed, I’ll walk alongside you at your pace.
I draw on both talk therapy and creative approaches, like drawing or storytelling, to help you connect with your inner world in ways that feel natural and empowering.
We all have things we struggle with. It is called being human. Sometimes our struggles affect our functioning, or maybe we just want life to feel a bit better than it currently does. Helping to make sense of small difficulties or massive challenges can be made easier with someone on your team to help.
We all have things we struggle with. It is called being human. Sometimes our struggles affect our functioning, or maybe we just want life to feel a bit better than it currently does. Helping to make sense of small difficulties or massive challenges can be made easier with someone on your team to help.
I’m a counsellor based in Selwyn. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and not judged.
My approach is grounded and relational. I take time to understand what’s really going on for you—at your pace—and work alongside you to make sense of patterns, emotions, and challenges in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.
I’m a counsellor based in Selwyn. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and not judged.
My approach is grounded and relational. I take time to understand what’s really going on for you—at your pace—and work alongside you to make sense of patterns, emotions, and challenges in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.
Professional and compassionate support with all your relationship issues, couples counselling, co-parenting, effective communication, conflict resolution, separation/divorce coaching and Employment Assistance Programme counselling.
Support to build self-esteem, self-awareness and self-care.
Support to reduce stress and anxiety, and to prevent their re-occurrence.
Support to overcome the challenges life brings you.
Personal growth support, for a joy-full, purpose-ful, vivacious and harmonious life.
Professional and compassionate support with all your relationship issues, couples counselling, co-parenting, effective communication, conflict resolution, separation/divorce coaching and Employment Assistance Programme counselling.
Support to build self-esteem, self-awareness and self-care.
Support to reduce stress and anxiety, and to prevent their re-occurrence.
Support to overcome the challenges life brings you.
Personal growth support, for a joy-full, purpose-ful, vivacious and harmonious life.
I work with people who are experiencing everyday issues as well as people who are struggling with more complex mental health issues. Sometimes there isn't something "wrong", but things don't feel okay or "right". Sometimes we know what we should say or do, but find ourselves doing or saying something opposite to what we intended. Sometimes we think that we know ourselves or someone else and then realise that we really don't. I'm here to help you accept who you are and the ways that you are. Through self-acceptance many challenges can be overcome. My work with couples helps them to create connection and better communication again.
I work with people who are experiencing everyday issues as well as people who are struggling with more complex mental health issues. Sometimes there isn't something "wrong", but things don't feel okay or "right". Sometimes we know what we should say or do, but find ourselves doing or saying something opposite to what we intended. Sometimes we think that we know ourselves or someone else and then realise that we really don't. I'm here to help you accept who you are and the ways that you are. Through self-acceptance many challenges can be overcome. My work with couples helps them to create connection and better communication again.
I work with Individuals and Couples. With individuals it is an integrated approach through an attachment/nervous system/trauma lens. With couples, I am a PACT level 3 therapist which layers over how I work with individuals. You will find a safe, non-judgemental and accepting environment where you will have a confidential space to bring whatever you would like to work through at a pace and depth that feels safe to you.
I work with Individuals and Couples. With individuals it is an integrated approach through an attachment/nervous system/trauma lens. With couples, I am a PACT level 3 therapist which layers over how I work with individuals. You will find a safe, non-judgemental and accepting environment where you will have a confidential space to bring whatever you would like to work through at a pace and depth that feels safe to you.
I have helped thousands of people with Depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I treat each person as the unique person they are and we work together to figure out what is required. Sometimes people need help navigating through grief through loss or through fertility issues or illness and I can help with that. Sometimes couples want help to ensure their communication is improved, or help with navigating post separation arrangements with for their children. I am a firm believer in the benefits of Yoga and Meditation but do not push this on to clients if they do not wish to use these tools.
I have helped thousands of people with Depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I treat each person as the unique person they are and we work together to figure out what is required. Sometimes people need help navigating through grief through loss or through fertility issues or illness and I can help with that. Sometimes couples want help to ensure their communication is improved, or help with navigating post separation arrangements with for their children. I am a firm believer in the benefits of Yoga and Meditation but do not push this on to clients if they do not wish to use these tools.
If you are experiencing difficult emotions, finding it hard to express your feelings, feeling angry, stressed, depressed, or lonely, struggling in your relationships, telling yourself that you do not deserve happiness in life, failing to achieve goals in your life, or struggling with an eating disorder, or addictive behaviour, I can work alongside you to find ways to assist you to feel happier and more fulfilled, while leading a more meaningful and creative life.
If you are experiencing difficult emotions, finding it hard to express your feelings, feeling angry, stressed, depressed, or lonely, struggling in your relationships, telling yourself that you do not deserve happiness in life, failing to achieve goals in your life, or struggling with an eating disorder, or addictive behaviour, I can work alongside you to find ways to assist you to feel happier and more fulfilled, while leading a more meaningful and creative life.
Looking for support with your mental health, or performance? You might be feeling stressed, traumatised, anxious, burnt out, worried about your (or your child's) mental health or struggling to keep up with the demands of work, life, family, parenting, relationships, study, school or sport.
Maybe you’re not feeling like yourself, or you’re carrying the impact of past experiences, and want practical tools and evidenced based therapeutic approaches to feel calmer, clearer, and more confident. If you’re ready for real change, I offer a supportive, down-to-earth space and research based strategies that work in everyday life.
Looking for support with your mental health, or performance? You might be feeling stressed, traumatised, anxious, burnt out, worried about your (or your child's) mental health or struggling to keep up with the demands of work, life, family, parenting, relationships, study, school or sport.
Maybe you’re not feeling like yourself, or you’re carrying the impact of past experiences, and want practical tools and evidenced based therapeutic approaches to feel calmer, clearer, and more confident. If you’re ready for real change, I offer a supportive, down-to-earth space and research based strategies that work in everyday life.
Maarten completed his MA Counseling through Monash University in Melbourne Australia and is a registered counsellor with the ACA. He has been associated with lifelines both in New Zealand and Japan, as well as distance counseling via online services. With over 25 years experience in education and counseling, he offers a supportive perspective that will help bring clarity in times of difficulty. Maarten’s theoretical orientation is firmly client centered, with cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness as major influencers.
Maarten completed his MA Counseling through Monash University in Melbourne Australia and is a registered counsellor with the ACA. He has been associated with lifelines both in New Zealand and Japan, as well as distance counseling via online services. With over 25 years experience in education and counseling, he offers a supportive perspective that will help bring clarity in times of difficulty. Maarten’s theoretical orientation is firmly client centered, with cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness as major influencers.
Weight Loss Counsellors
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counselling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilise behavioural coaching or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counselling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journalling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioural Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counsellors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilise the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counsellor. Prior to surgery, counsellors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counsellors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.