Depression Therapists in Inglewood
I have experience in working with teens, adults and seniors from many ethnic backgrounds, common to complex issues. In addition to hypnotherapy, I offer counselling to individuals and couples at affordable rates, believing strongly that therapy should be accessible to all.
My counselling approach draws on person-centred, strengths-based, cognitive-behavioral, trauma-informed and narrative approaches to support tangata whaiora. I take a holistic, whole person approach, which considers the physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of a person’s experience, approaching therapy as an active collaboration between us.
I have experience in working with teens, adults and seniors from many ethnic backgrounds, common to complex issues. In addition to hypnotherapy, I offer counselling to individuals and couples at affordable rates, believing strongly that therapy should be accessible to all.
My counselling approach draws on person-centred, strengths-based, cognitive-behavioral, trauma-informed and narrative approaches to support tangata whaiora. I take a holistic, whole person approach, which considers the physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of a person’s experience, approaching therapy as an active collaboration between us.
I offer a non-judgmental and safe area for clients to express themselves fully in regards to their emotions, goals, needs, direction, and what results they need to gain to help propel them forward in a positive light.
I offer a non-judgmental and safe area for clients to express themselves fully in regards to their emotions, goals, needs, direction, and what results they need to gain to help propel them forward in a positive light.
Seeking help is a courageous step, and picking the right therapist can be a daunting task....so who am I?....I am a heart centred, gentle and relational Gestalt therapist. I provide a safe space where we can explore together, with kindness and compassion, what brings you to therapy.
If you'd like to know more, please feel free to email me and we can arrange a 15 minute no obligation zoom chat, to see if we could work together. the first step is often the hardest....reach out.
Seeking help is a courageous step, and picking the right therapist can be a daunting task....so who am I?....I am a heart centred, gentle and relational Gestalt therapist. I provide a safe space where we can explore together, with kindness and compassion, what brings you to therapy.
If you'd like to know more, please feel free to email me and we can arrange a 15 minute no obligation zoom chat, to see if we could work together. the first step is often the hardest....reach out.
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Most of the clients I currently see deal with substance use, depression, anxiety, and/or relationship issues.
I offer skills, concepts, and a listening ear. I guide my approach through empowering clients to build insight and consider their well-being from a holistic perspective. I offer skills related to DBT, ACT, and Energy Work. My wife (Jessica Edelbaum, MFT) and I also co-facilitate couples counselling sessions to assist in promoting relational harmony.
Most of the clients I currently see deal with substance use, depression, anxiety, and/or relationship issues.
I offer skills, concepts, and a listening ear. I guide my approach through empowering clients to build insight and consider their well-being from a holistic perspective. I offer skills related to DBT, ACT, and Energy Work. My wife (Jessica Edelbaum, MFT) and I also co-facilitate couples counselling sessions to assist in promoting relational harmony.
I aim to create a supportive, accepting, attentive environment so you can safely explore challenges and beliefs that are limiting your personal well-being and relationships. Everyone is unique so timing, therapies and techniques are woven into sessions depending on individual needs. I believe the core to effective counselling is to be fully client focused in supporting your journey at your pace with empathy and non-judgement. I am also a registered provider with ACC sensitive claims and Aoake Te Raa (Bereavement by suicide). Visit my WEBSITE for more details
I aim to create a supportive, accepting, attentive environment so you can safely explore challenges and beliefs that are limiting your personal well-being and relationships. Everyone is unique so timing, therapies and techniques are woven into sessions depending on individual needs. I believe the core to effective counselling is to be fully client focused in supporting your journey at your pace with empathy and non-judgement. I am also a registered provider with ACC sensitive claims and Aoake Te Raa (Bereavement by suicide). Visit my WEBSITE for more details
My primary areas of interest/specialty include self awareness/ personal growth, depression, life transitions, stress/anxiety, relationships/communication, anger, addiction, pain, cultural transitions, LGBTQ, and adult ADHD.
I am passionate about helping people break through barriers that are commonly imposed by the dominant culture while finding ways to work more comfortably both inside and outside ‘the box’ to achieve goals. I've worked with clients in settings ranging from prison to university, and you can count on my acceptance ‘as you are’ without judgment while helping you recognize and recover your own strengths. I bring expertise to support you with a wide variety of concerns, and I have particularly enjoyed working with clients whose lived experience includes neurodiversity, gender diversity, and relationship diversity.
My primary areas of interest/specialty include self awareness/ personal growth, depression, life transitions, stress/anxiety, relationships/communication, anger, addiction, pain, cultural transitions, LGBTQ, and adult ADHD.
I am passionate about helping people break through barriers that are commonly imposed by the dominant culture while finding ways to work more comfortably both inside and outside ‘the box’ to achieve goals. I've worked with clients in settings ranging from prison to university, and you can count on my acceptance ‘as you are’ without judgment while helping you recognize and recover your own strengths. I bring expertise to support you with a wide variety of concerns, and I have particularly enjoyed working with clients whose lived experience includes neurodiversity, gender diversity, and relationship diversity.
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.
I'm an Italian therapist and I offer supervision for professionals and trauma specialised therapy for adults and couples. I have worked as a psychologist and a psychotherapist during the last 20 years in six countries and in four languages. In NZ I offer my services as a registered Counsellor and an EMDR certified therapist.
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.
I'm an Italian therapist and I offer supervision for professionals and trauma specialised therapy for adults and couples. I have worked as a psychologist and a psychotherapist during the last 20 years in six countries and in four languages. In NZ I offer my services as a registered Counsellor and an EMDR certified therapist.
I work with a wide range of struggles, from health challenges, anxiety and depression, through to grief, stress, burnout and life transitions.
Feel free to send me a message and we can find a time to talk about whether this work is a good fit for you. If it turns out it's not, I’ll help you find an alternative.
I work with a wide range of struggles, from health challenges, anxiety and depression, through to grief, stress, burnout and life transitions.
Feel free to send me a message and we can find a time to talk about whether this work is a good fit for you. If it turns out it's not, I’ll help you find an alternative.
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.
Our first session will focus on clarifying what brings you to counselling and working with you to plan a way ahead. I aim to provide a warm, empathetic and supportive space but if you don’t feel we align, I can help you find a different therapist. I am straightforward and can be direct if need be.
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.
Our first session will focus on clarifying what brings you to counselling and working with you to plan a way ahead. I aim to provide a warm, empathetic and supportive space but if you don’t feel we align, I can help you find a different therapist. I am straightforward and can be direct if need be.
These are the main issues I can help you with: I work with clients struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression.
Tired of living in your head? I work with people caught in patterns of overthinking, people pleasing, and ADHD – people who look fine on the outside but who feel quietly exhausted and disconnected on the inside. Maybe you've spent years making yourself smaller to make others feel more comfortable. I believe you already have most of the answers – sometimes you just need a space that's safe enough to hear them. Together, we’ll work toward reconnecting you with your conscious and authentic self: grounded in your emotions, confident in yourself, and secure in your relationships.
These are the main issues I can help you with: I work with clients struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression.
Tired of living in your head? I work with people caught in patterns of overthinking, people pleasing, and ADHD – people who look fine on the outside but who feel quietly exhausted and disconnected on the inside. Maybe you've spent years making yourself smaller to make others feel more comfortable. I believe you already have most of the answers – sometimes you just need a space that's safe enough to hear them. Together, we’ll work toward reconnecting you with your conscious and authentic self: grounded in your emotions, confident in yourself, and secure in your relationships.
I work through a trauma-informed lens to address symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression/low mood, relationship/family issues, LGBT+ adversity, sexual harm, and chronic illnesses.
I have an interest in Person-centered therapy, emotional regulation techniques, Somatic therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and Creative and Expressive Therapy, and I practice alongside a trauma-informed approach to build a sense of safety, trust, and connection.
There is more information on my website about our collaborative work together.
I work through a trauma-informed lens to address symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression/low mood, relationship/family issues, LGBT+ adversity, sexual harm, and chronic illnesses.
I have an interest in Person-centered therapy, emotional regulation techniques, Somatic therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and Creative and Expressive Therapy, and I practice alongside a trauma-informed approach to build a sense of safety, trust, and connection.
There is more information on my website about our collaborative work together.
Whether you need support in individual counselling, couples therapy, men's health, anxiety, depression, anger management, stress, trauma, emotional and psychological abuse, low self-esteem, personal development, grief and loss, I offer a warm, inclusive, safe, non-judgmental environment for you.
My passion and purpose? To empower you to live your best Life. Acknowledging the principle that humans are interdependent beings, we understand that isolation is not sustainable; we rely on healthy relationships, community, connection and empathy for our well-being. Recognising that shifts in our circumstances, whether good or bad, can affect our, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. My holistic approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of your challenge. "Empowering you with holistic, client-centered strategies to achieve health, well-being, and inner healing for yourself.
Whether you need support in individual counselling, couples therapy, men's health, anxiety, depression, anger management, stress, trauma, emotional and psychological abuse, low self-esteem, personal development, grief and loss, I offer a warm, inclusive, safe, non-judgmental environment for you.
My passion and purpose? To empower you to live your best Life. Acknowledging the principle that humans are interdependent beings, we understand that isolation is not sustainable; we rely on healthy relationships, community, connection and empathy for our well-being. Recognising that shifts in our circumstances, whether good or bad, can affect our, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. My holistic approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of your challenge. "Empowering you with holistic, client-centered strategies to achieve health, well-being, and inner healing for yourself.
I specialise in providing a safe, inclusive space for marginalised communities, including LGBTQIA+, sex worker, and neurodiverse clients. I understand the challenges of navigating identity, stigma, and societal pressures. In my practice, I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental space for clients to explore, affirm, or reflect on their identities. Together, we build resilience, address challenges, and focus on growth. Therapy is tailored to each individual’s unique journey, ensuring a respectful and empowering experience for all.
I specialise in providing a safe, inclusive space for marginalised communities, including LGBTQIA+, sex worker, and neurodiverse clients. I understand the challenges of navigating identity, stigma, and societal pressures. In my practice, I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental space for clients to explore, affirm, or reflect on their identities. Together, we build resilience, address challenges, and focus on growth. Therapy is tailored to each individual’s unique journey, ensuring a respectful and empowering experience for all.
My areas of interest are: Anxiety, Depression, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Men's Health, Sexual & Gender Identity, Healthy Relationships, Workplace Wellbeing, Spirituality, Religious Trauma, Post Cult Counselling and Dreamwork.
The journey to wellbeing, whether emotional, relational, spiritual, or physical, is unique for each person. By working together and holding the tension between what is known and what is yet to be known, we can move at your pace and allow the road ahead to unfold before us.
I recognise that even small, well-timed interventions can have a meaningful impact, drawing on tools from a range of therapeutic modalities. I have particular interest in supporting our vibrant and diverse Rainbow communities and those exploring their spiritual selves, while remaining open to working with anyone who feels I may be the right fit.
My areas of interest are: Anxiety, Depression, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Men's Health, Sexual & Gender Identity, Healthy Relationships, Workplace Wellbeing, Spirituality, Religious Trauma, Post Cult Counselling and Dreamwork.
The journey to wellbeing, whether emotional, relational, spiritual, or physical, is unique for each person. By working together and holding the tension between what is known and what is yet to be known, we can move at your pace and allow the road ahead to unfold before us.
I recognise that even small, well-timed interventions can have a meaningful impact, drawing on tools from a range of therapeutic modalities. I have particular interest in supporting our vibrant and diverse Rainbow communities and those exploring their spiritual selves, while remaining open to working with anyone who feels I may be the right fit.
Seeking a non-judgmental sex therapist? Struggling with intimacy, low libido, trauma, or relationships? Want to improve communication, build trust, and reignite passion? Let's work together to overcome obstacles, boost confidence, and achieve fulfilling relationships. I offer confidential, empathetic support, tailoring sessions to your unique needs and goals. Take the first step towards a more satisfying sex life, stronger relationships, and increased self-awareness. Let's explore desires, boundaries, and identity in a safe space. Start your journey to empowerment, pleasure, and deeper connections.
Seeking a non-judgmental sex therapist? Struggling with intimacy, low libido, trauma, or relationships? Want to improve communication, build trust, and reignite passion? Let's work together to overcome obstacles, boost confidence, and achieve fulfilling relationships. I offer confidential, empathetic support, tailoring sessions to your unique needs and goals. Take the first step towards a more satisfying sex life, stronger relationships, and increased self-awareness. Let's explore desires, boundaries, and identity in a safe space. Start your journey to empowerment, pleasure, and deeper connections.
My name is Leith Thompson. I'm married with 4 grown children and eleven grand-children. My wife Donna and I live in Tauranga, NZ. I've been involved in the caring for people profession for over thirty years, before that I drove forklifts and worked as a baker. I have contracted to Mental Health and local Schools for many years and I have worked with ages five to eighty five. My wife and I make the most of our leisure time by enjoying good movies, great coffee and travelling. To relax I play table tennis and pool.
My name is Leith Thompson. I'm married with 4 grown children and eleven grand-children. My wife Donna and I live in Tauranga, NZ. I've been involved in the caring for people profession for over thirty years, before that I drove forklifts and worked as a baker. I have contracted to Mental Health and local Schools for many years and I have worked with ages five to eighty five. My wife and I make the most of our leisure time by enjoying good movies, great coffee and travelling. To relax I play table tennis and pool.
Kia ora, Talofa, Hello! I am passionate about supporting people in the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and polyamorous/CNM alternative relationship structure communities. I apply an intersectional lens to understanding experiences of distress. I enjoy working with and resourcing gender-diverse humans, and exploring ways to enhance gender euphoria. I work with individuals (16+), whānau (families), and couples/triads/polycules. I bring creativity, curiosity, and unconditional positive regard to the people I work with. It is a privilege to walk alongside people on their life journey and to bear witness to their growth and development.
Kia ora, Talofa, Hello! I am passionate about supporting people in the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and polyamorous/CNM alternative relationship structure communities. I apply an intersectional lens to understanding experiences of distress. I enjoy working with and resourcing gender-diverse humans, and exploring ways to enhance gender euphoria. I work with individuals (16+), whānau (families), and couples/triads/polycules. I bring creativity, curiosity, and unconditional positive regard to the people I work with. It is a privilege to walk alongside people on their life journey and to bear witness to their growth and development.
Feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, overthinking, low mood, burnout, or people-pleasing and unsure how to shift them? You may be navigating grief, relationship stress, relocation, or major life transitions where things feel heavier than you can carry alone. People often seek counselling when they notice repeated patterns such as avoidance, emotional overwhelm, difficulty setting boundaries, loneliness, or challenges adjusting to new environments, identities, cultures, and relationships. Counselling can offer a space to pause, reflect, and begin making sense of these experiences.
Feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, overthinking, low mood, burnout, or people-pleasing and unsure how to shift them? You may be navigating grief, relationship stress, relocation, or major life transitions where things feel heavier than you can carry alone. People often seek counselling when they notice repeated patterns such as avoidance, emotional overwhelm, difficulty setting boundaries, loneliness, or challenges adjusting to new environments, identities, cultures, and relationships. Counselling can offer a space to pause, reflect, and begin making sense of these experiences.
How incredible you've made the first step and are on this website looking for the person to journey to the next level. Relationship is everywhere...it's what makes the world go round or halts your world. We are in and out of connection with ourselves, our partners/whānau, and environment. I believe we are doing the best we can with the skillset and information we have. Though sometimes our best doesn't seem like its enough or produce the results we desire. Often making changes in life is about getting new tools, adjusting our lens of the world, and adapting our beliefs and behaviors to feel safe to reconnect with possibilities.
How incredible you've made the first step and are on this website looking for the person to journey to the next level. Relationship is everywhere...it's what makes the world go round or halts your world. We are in and out of connection with ourselves, our partners/whānau, and environment. I believe we are doing the best we can with the skillset and information we have. Though sometimes our best doesn't seem like its enough or produce the results we desire. Often making changes in life is about getting new tools, adjusting our lens of the world, and adapting our beliefs and behaviors to feel safe to reconnect with possibilities.
High-performing professionals and entrepreneurs often succeed in business but silently struggle at home. Whether your marriage feels on the brink or you simply want deeper connection, I provide a safe, structured space to realign love and leadership. Research shows couples therapy ranks lowest in client satisfaction, often leaving professionals frustrated. That’s why I created the Aroha Rapid Transformation Method—a practical, results-focused approach that helps couples move quickly from stress and disconnection to clarity, intimacy, and trust.
High-performing professionals and entrepreneurs often succeed in business but silently struggle at home. Whether your marriage feels on the brink or you simply want deeper connection, I provide a safe, structured space to realign love and leadership. Research shows couples therapy ranks lowest in client satisfaction, often leaving professionals frustrated. That’s why I created the Aroha Rapid Transformation Method—a practical, results-focused approach that helps couples move quickly from stress and disconnection to clarity, intimacy, and trust.
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.