Child Therapists in New Plymouth, TK
I use a person- child centred approach and use play therapy.
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.
I use a person- child centred approach and use play therapy.
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.
I offer therapeutic services for children and families, adolescents and adults who face difficult challenges in their lives.
Maybe you experienced stress or trauma in your life; or you face mental health issues and would like to work through the symptoms in a compassionate environment. Maybe you are in a period of transition in your life, or simply seek counselling for self-discovery and self-improvement. Maybe you are seeking support for your family with child/adolescent issues or relationship challenges. I can offer counselling support to help reflect on feelings, past and present, and issues to find insight and help, to process some difficult emotions.
I offer therapeutic services for children and families, adolescents and adults who face difficult challenges in their lives.
Maybe you experienced stress or trauma in your life; or you face mental health issues and would like to work through the symptoms in a compassionate environment. Maybe you are in a period of transition in your life, or simply seek counselling for self-discovery and self-improvement. Maybe you are seeking support for your family with child/adolescent issues or relationship challenges. I can offer counselling support to help reflect on feelings, past and present, and issues to find insight and help, to process some difficult emotions.
I am skilled in working with couples, families and relationships, including those experiencing significant changes and transitions in life, such as separation, blended family dynamics and grief. I also work across many areas of mental health, such as supporting those with ADHD, dissociation, PTSD, anxiety and depression.
I am skilled in working with couples, families and relationships, including those experiencing significant changes and transitions in life, such as separation, blended family dynamics and grief. I also work across many areas of mental health, such as supporting those with ADHD, dissociation, PTSD, anxiety and depression.
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.
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Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Plymouth 4310
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Can You Save Your Marriage? When you're lying in bed at night, feeling distant from your partner, it may seem hopeless. But change is possible—even if only one of you is ready to take the first step. Many successful professionals struggle with relationship issues like broken communication, constant conflicts, lost intimacy, or trust rebuilding. If you're tired of cold silence and talk of divorce, and traditional couples therapy isn't working, there’s hope. Grant Wattie specializes in online couples counselling using the Aroha Rapid Transformation Method, guiding individuals and couples through these challenges effectively.
April McGowan
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New Plymouth 4310
Not accepting new clients
I work with people from all different walks of life supporting them through a range of different issues these include but are not limited to grief anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, anger management and addiction.
I work with people from all different walks of life supporting them through a range of different issues these include but are not limited to grief anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, anger management and addiction.
Online Therapists
My experiences are in statutory, community and health social work including service management of social services. There are many therapeutic interventions available to us, but not all are useful. The saying 'one size fits all' doesn't apply here. I can help people setting reasonable goals and support them achieving their goals. I am interested in these areas: Talking therapy; relationships; mental health applying Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing; stress and anxiety management;social work supervision; life coaching and Christian guidance & strength based approach.
My experiences are in statutory, community and health social work including service management of social services. There are many therapeutic interventions available to us, but not all are useful. The saying 'one size fits all' doesn't apply here. I can help people setting reasonable goals and support them achieving their goals. I am interested in these areas: Talking therapy; relationships; mental health applying Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing; stress and anxiety management;social work supervision; life coaching and Christian guidance & strength based approach.
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in New Plymouth, TK provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in New Plymouth build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in New Plymouth build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.