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Couples Counsellor and Coach
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Are you a high-achieving professional feeling stuck in a lonely, disconnected marriage? Do you long for the warmth, friendship, and passion that once defined your relationship? I specialize in helping individuals like you reignite the spark and create a marriage that supports your personal and professional dreams. Together, we'll develop a clear action plan to break through old patterns, foster genuine connection, and rediscover the joy and intimacy you crave. If you're ready to invest in your partnership and experience the life-changing rewards of a truly exceptional marriage, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
Are you a high-achieving professional feeling stuck in a lonely, disconnected marriage? Do you long for the warmth, friendship, and passion that once defined your relationship? I specialize in helping individuals like you reignite the spark and create a marriage that supports your personal and professional dreams. Together, we'll develop a clear action plan to break through old patterns, foster genuine connection, and rediscover the joy and intimacy you crave. If you're ready to invest in your partnership and experience the life-changing rewards of a truly exceptional marriage, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
0800 627 003 x20 View 0800 627 003 x20
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RecoverLife International
Psychotherapist, PhD
Verified Verified
How lovely to find me, I’m Specialist Therapist Joy, and I’ve been in the industry for a decade now. I invest a lot into research, and into integrative healthcare, and am Harvard Medical School Educated. Distress doesn’t discriminate, and mental health exists for everyone. I’ve been a client and clinician in both public and private health, and both have virtues and vices, however I thrive in the diversity of being Internationally Licensed. I invest excellence back into my clients, and am highly empathic. Fascinated by how and why, and if you’re feeling scared to reach out-I felt scared when I needed help too. Quality care provided!
How lovely to find me, I’m Specialist Therapist Joy, and I’ve been in the industry for a decade now. I invest a lot into research, and into integrative healthcare, and am Harvard Medical School Educated. Distress doesn’t discriminate, and mental health exists for everyone. I’ve been a client and clinician in both public and private health, and both have virtues and vices, however I thrive in the diversity of being Internationally Licensed. I invest excellence back into my clients, and am highly empathic. Fascinated by how and why, and if you’re feeling scared to reach out-I felt scared when I needed help too. Quality care provided!
0800 627 050 x89 View 0800 627 050 x89
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The Global Therapy Room
Counsellor, MA, AThR
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
On Maternity Leave: 08/04/24 until mid-August '24. Kia ora, welcome. I offer online Art Therapy, Psychotherapy and Mental Health Counselling to clients from various parts of the globe. I work Online, Phone call, Text / WhatsApp, face-to-face in Parnell (waitlist) and Walk & Talk sessions in Mt Eden, Mt Roskill and Royal Oak areas. My work uses tools and skills covering a range of psychodynamic and integrative practices; ACT, Play/Creative Therapy modalities and behavioural methods, such as DBT and CBT. I prefer to understand how clients are struggling and work adaptively to suit their needs, neuro-capabilities and personality.
On Maternity Leave: 08/04/24 until mid-August '24. Kia ora, welcome. I offer online Art Therapy, Psychotherapy and Mental Health Counselling to clients from various parts of the globe. I work Online, Phone call, Text / WhatsApp, face-to-face in Parnell (waitlist) and Walk & Talk sessions in Mt Eden, Mt Roskill and Royal Oak areas. My work uses tools and skills covering a range of psychodynamic and integrative practices; ACT, Play/Creative Therapy modalities and behavioural methods, such as DBT and CBT. I prefer to understand how clients are struggling and work adaptively to suit their needs, neuro-capabilities and personality.
0800 627 004 x50 View 0800 627 004 x50
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Retr-ACT! Retroactive Jealousy Support
Verified Verified
We provide online consultations for anyone distressed and obsessed by their partner's sexual and/or romantic past (Retroactive Jealousy). We also specialize in work with sex addiction, HSB and MAP issues.
We provide online consultations for anyone distressed and obsessed by their partner's sexual and/or romantic past (Retroactive Jealousy). We also specialize in work with sex addiction, HSB and MAP issues.
0800 627 003 x63 View 0800 627 003 x63

Online Therapists

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Sunitha Ramnarayan
Counsellor, NZCCA
Verified Verified
It’s my privilege to come alongside and help restore wellbeing. My clients include teenagers, young adults, couples, families and older adults seeking healing and restoration. I am interested in how our bodies, minds, souls and spirit all give wisdoms and healing. I use both body focused “bottom up” and cognitive methods “top down “ modalities of therapy to integrate a fully inclusive healing journey. My ethos is founded on a Strength based Person Centred counselling. My method of engagement in therapeutic relationships is deeply respectful of your own wisdoms and strengths, offering a collaboration where we learn from each other.
It’s my privilege to come alongside and help restore wellbeing. My clients include teenagers, young adults, couples, families and older adults seeking healing and restoration. I am interested in how our bodies, minds, souls and spirit all give wisdoms and healing. I use both body focused “bottom up” and cognitive methods “top down “ modalities of therapy to integrate a fully inclusive healing journey. My ethos is founded on a Strength based Person Centred counselling. My method of engagement in therapeutic relationships is deeply respectful of your own wisdoms and strengths, offering a collaboration where we learn from each other.
0800 627 004 x76 View 0800 627 004 x76
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Find Your Marbles
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Clyde 9330
Kia ora, my name is Ros. Counselling provides a safe, non-judgemental space for you to be heard and feel understood. It might not always feel like it, but you are the expert on your own life. My counselling approach seeks to work with you to explore what’s going well and what’s proving a challenge. Together, we’ll explore your values, assumptions and beliefs and create supportive, functional strategies and solutions to help you make sense of where you are right now.
Kia ora, my name is Ros. Counselling provides a safe, non-judgemental space for you to be heard and feel understood. It might not always feel like it, but you are the expert on your own life. My counselling approach seeks to work with you to explore what’s going well and what’s proving a challenge. Together, we’ll explore your values, assumptions and beliefs and create supportive, functional strategies and solutions to help you make sense of where you are right now.
0800 627 050 x61 View 0800 627 050 x61
Juliane Engels
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Verified Verified
0800 447 359 x59 View 0800 447 359 x59

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Transgender Counsellors

As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?

A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.

What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?

Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.

How can I recognise a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?

An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognise a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.

How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?

Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.