Spirituality 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.
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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.
As a trauma-focused and culturally sensitive practitioner, I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and respected. I understand how deeply personal and unique each person’s journey is, and I believe healing happens through connection and understanding. Together, we can gently explore the narratives and challenges that may be holding you back, and begin to reconnect with your values, your voice, and your sense of self. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach — my hope is to walk alongside you as you move toward a life that feels more authentic, meaningful, and aligned with who you are.
As a trauma-focused and culturally sensitive practitioner, I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and respected. I understand how deeply personal and unique each person’s journey is, and I believe healing happens through connection and understanding. Together, we can gently explore the narratives and challenges that may be holding you back, and begin to reconnect with your values, your voice, and your sense of self. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach — my hope is to walk alongside you as you move toward a life that feels more authentic, meaningful, and aligned with who you are.
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.
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 assist clients to create the reality they want while reconnecting with their joy, vitality, and presence. Most of the clients I currently see deal with substance use, depression, anxiety, and/or relationship issues. I am generally skills oriented and promote the use of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness through DBT and ACT. I enjoy helping clients feel safe, creative, and responsive to their external environment through becoming more internally resilient and stable.
I assist clients to create the reality they want while reconnecting with their joy, vitality, and presence. Most of the clients I currently see deal with substance use, depression, anxiety, and/or relationship issues. I am generally skills oriented and promote the use of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness through DBT and ACT. I enjoy helping clients feel safe, creative, and responsive to their external environment through becoming more internally resilient and stable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Providing specialist relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Qualified sex & relationship therapist. Qualified child and adolescent mental health clinician.
Providing specialist relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Qualified sex & relationship therapist. Qualified child and adolescent mental health clinician.
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.
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.
Online Therapists
Kia ora! I specialize in supporting folks with ADHD brains and I'm here to help you find your own personal roadmap for life through cultivating your creativity and embracing your uniqueness.
I also focus on supporting men and women through their life experiences and transitions, whether it be related to career, education, relationships, parenting, grief, aging or more. I believe that you have inner wisdom and are the expert in your life and it will be an honour to witness your revitalization!
Note: I was trained in Canada where I worked with diverse populations and cultural groups and have over 10 years of counselling experience.
Kia ora! I specialize in supporting folks with ADHD brains and I'm here to help you find your own personal roadmap for life through cultivating your creativity and embracing your uniqueness.
I also focus on supporting men and women through their life experiences and transitions, whether it be related to career, education, relationships, parenting, grief, aging or more. I believe that you have inner wisdom and are the expert in your life and it will be an honour to witness your revitalization!
Note: I was trained in Canada where I worked with diverse populations and cultural groups and have over 10 years of counselling experience.
Spirituality Counsellors
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviours. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualisation, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.