Online Counselling for Waikato
Currently I am offering an ONLINE service ONLY.
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.
Currently I am offering an ONLINE service ONLY.
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.
Online therapy providing quality care from the comfort of your space-no commute, no stress.
“Supporting you in turning setbacks into pathways toward flourishing”.
Hi, I’m John, a registered Mental Health Occupational Therapist. Originally from Ireland, I now live and practice in New Zealand.
Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, career transitions, or simply wanting to gain more clarity, our work together will focus on practical, evidence-based strategies to help you take meaningful steps forward.
Online therapy providing quality care from the comfort of your space-no commute, no stress.
“Supporting you in turning setbacks into pathways toward flourishing”.
Hi, I’m John, a registered Mental Health Occupational Therapist. Originally from Ireland, I now live and practice in New Zealand.
Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, career transitions, or simply wanting to gain more clarity, our work together will focus on practical, evidence-based strategies to help you take meaningful steps forward.
I believe that addiction is a primary disease and that a person's other issues will stem from this fundamental problem. Therefore it's important to treat the addiction first. People with addiction often use alcohol and other drugs or behaviours to 'cope'. In the beginning the substance or the behaviour (such as sex addiction) was the 'solution', but after a while it became the problem. My approach is to offer therapy that is focused on a new, results-focused solution. The goal is offering my clients 'tools' so that they can change behaviour that is causing problems in their lives.
I believe that addiction is a primary disease and that a person's other issues will stem from this fundamental problem. Therefore it's important to treat the addiction first. People with addiction often use alcohol and other drugs or behaviours to 'cope'. In the beginning the substance or the behaviour (such as sex addiction) was the 'solution', but after a while it became the problem. My approach is to offer therapy that is focused on a new, results-focused solution. The goal is offering my clients 'tools' so that they can change behaviour that is causing problems in their lives.
We human beings pursue happiness and meaning in life. Sometimes, things just don’t work out even with our best efforts. We might feel like we are about to crash under pressure. We might feel isolated and lonely. We might worry to burden other people with our issues. You can come to counselling/psychotherapy to safely talk about those troubles. I can work with you to unpack the problems, painful emotions, reconnect to your strengths, increase self-understanding and make the desirable changes. Together let's get through the rough patches and sail toward your beautiful world.
We human beings pursue happiness and meaning in life. Sometimes, things just don’t work out even with our best efforts. We might feel like we are about to crash under pressure. We might feel isolated and lonely. We might worry to burden other people with our issues. You can come to counselling/psychotherapy to safely talk about those troubles. I can work with you to unpack the problems, painful emotions, reconnect to your strengths, increase self-understanding and make the desirable changes. Together let's get through the rough patches and sail toward your beautiful world.
I love working with families and individuals are experiencing difficulties in life. People who are searching for meaning to life and wanting to achieve their full potential in life. Individuals searching for answers or questions in regard to Grief and Loss, Spiritually and Christianity, Spiritual abuse are welcome.
I love working with families and individuals are experiencing difficulties in life. People who are searching for meaning to life and wanting to achieve their full potential in life. Individuals searching for answers or questions in regard to Grief and Loss, Spiritually and Christianity, Spiritual abuse are welcome.
Welcome! You've made the courageous decision to address the challenges in your life. If you prefer a solution focused, accelerated therapy, I might be the right therapist for you: As a clinical psychologist, personal development strategist (life coach) & EMDR therapist, I'm committed to supporting you towards leading a more fulfilling life, in harmony with your values and aspirations. I'm also a supervisor for a wide range of professionals. My interdisciplinary & multicultural background strengthened my passion to work with people of various cultures, spiritualities, and sexual orientations. I also speak Hungarian and German.
Welcome! You've made the courageous decision to address the challenges in your life. If you prefer a solution focused, accelerated therapy, I might be the right therapist for you: As a clinical psychologist, personal development strategist (life coach) & EMDR therapist, I'm committed to supporting you towards leading a more fulfilling life, in harmony with your values and aspirations. I'm also a supervisor for a wide range of professionals. My interdisciplinary & multicultural background strengthened my passion to work with people of various cultures, spiritualities, and sexual orientations. I also speak Hungarian and German.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works with clients to explore how their feelings, actions, beliefs, and experiences impact on their day-to-day life. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients and creating goals that we can work towards together. I provide skills and strategies that support you to meet those goals, and that allow you to live a more fulfilling life.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works with clients to explore how their feelings, actions, beliefs, and experiences impact on their day-to-day life. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients and creating goals that we can work towards together. I provide skills and strategies that support you to meet those goals, and that allow you to live a more fulfilling life.
Your mental health and well-being can suffer for many different reasons at various stages in your life. If you are having a hard time please don't hesitate to contact me. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem/confidence, grief, decision-making, understanding yourself (self-awareness/knowledge ), identity, social, work concerns, relationships, family concerns, as well as personal growth and support to achieve your goals.
Your mental health and well-being can suffer for many different reasons at various stages in your life. If you are having a hard time please don't hesitate to contact me. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem/confidence, grief, decision-making, understanding yourself (self-awareness/knowledge ), identity, social, work concerns, relationships, family concerns, as well as personal growth and support to achieve your goals.
Stephanie is a New Zealand Registered Clinical Psychologist. She has a strong empathetic approach and enjoys listening to others and absorbing their stories of how they uniquely experience life. Stephanie respects people for where they are at, whether that be going through a difficult time and/or dealing with other life hurdles, acknowledging each individuals as the expert of their own lives. Stephanie has also completed a Master’s thesis in the field of mindfulness and self-compassion – specifically mindful eating. This has led to her personal interest in the influence of food intake on our mood.
Stephanie is a New Zealand Registered Clinical Psychologist. She has a strong empathetic approach and enjoys listening to others and absorbing their stories of how they uniquely experience life. Stephanie respects people for where they are at, whether that be going through a difficult time and/or dealing with other life hurdles, acknowledging each individuals as the expert of their own lives. Stephanie has also completed a Master’s thesis in the field of mindfulness and self-compassion – specifically mindful eating. This has led to her personal interest in the influence of food intake on our mood.
I provide in-person, online, phone, or outdoors (ecotherapy) counselling.
I work with children, young people, adults, and facilitate therapeutic groups and workshops. I enjoy working with brain-injured and neurodiverse clients (including ADD and ASD). I support clients to stand up to problems and develop preferred ways of being. I work with them to identify, reflect upon, and achieve the hopes and goals that are important to them in their life and relationships. I also provide professional and clinical supervision to health and allied health practitioners.I believe that a collaborative, safe and respectful therapeutic relationship enhances emotion regulation and promotes self-awareness and resilience.
I provide in-person, online, phone, or outdoors (ecotherapy) counselling.
I work with children, young people, adults, and facilitate therapeutic groups and workshops. I enjoy working with brain-injured and neurodiverse clients (including ADD and ASD). I support clients to stand up to problems and develop preferred ways of being. I work with them to identify, reflect upon, and achieve the hopes and goals that are important to them in their life and relationships. I also provide professional and clinical supervision to health and allied health practitioners.I believe that a collaborative, safe and respectful therapeutic relationship enhances emotion regulation and promotes self-awareness and resilience.
During periods of social distancing I am doing online sessions.
I work with those people who are seeking relief from symptoms of depression and anxiety, those who are being challenged by relationship issues or would like to explore more meaningful connection to themselves. We are often lost in the business of family and work and lose sight of what we need or want most from life. I can help you rediscover those aspects. Often it is loneliness or isolation caused by life circumstances or trauma within and outside of the family. I have over ten years of working with PTSD and Anxiety and depression and I am a certified ACC sensitive claims therapist.
During periods of social distancing I am doing online sessions.
I work with those people who are seeking relief from symptoms of depression and anxiety, those who are being challenged by relationship issues or would like to explore more meaningful connection to themselves. We are often lost in the business of family and work and lose sight of what we need or want most from life. I can help you rediscover those aspects. Often it is loneliness or isolation caused by life circumstances or trauma within and outside of the family. I have over ten years of working with PTSD and Anxiety and depression and I am a certified ACC sensitive claims therapist.
I am a registered clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience. I draw on therapeutic skills learnt over the years and work from a holistic perspective to assist my clients with various life challenges. Coming to terms with the past, improved coping in the present and empowering you for the future is something I look forward to assisting you with. I have worked in a wide range of settings (including private practice, hospital, clinic and prison environments) with diverse population groups and age ranges (children, adolescents and adults).
I am a registered clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience. I draw on therapeutic skills learnt over the years and work from a holistic perspective to assist my clients with various life challenges. Coming to terms with the past, improved coping in the present and empowering you for the future is something I look forward to assisting you with. I have worked in a wide range of settings (including private practice, hospital, clinic and prison environments) with diverse population groups and age ranges (children, adolescents and adults).
I offer online therapy appointments via videoconferencing to individuals across New Zealand & have availability Tuesdays-Thursdays.
Many of my clients come to me feeling exhausted and frustrated about the way they are feeling. Things like depression, anxiety, and major life stressors can make it hard to manage your emotions and can impair your daily functioning. Therapy is a tool that can be extremely helpful to enhance your quality of life. My therapy clients often gain a better understanding of themselves, develop skills to improve their relationships with others, and learn strategies to cope with uncomfortable emotions they experience. Clients also see me for psychological assessments to determine the reason for their struggles at home, work, or socially.
I offer online therapy appointments via videoconferencing to individuals across New Zealand & have availability Tuesdays-Thursdays.
Many of my clients come to me feeling exhausted and frustrated about the way they are feeling. Things like depression, anxiety, and major life stressors can make it hard to manage your emotions and can impair your daily functioning. Therapy is a tool that can be extremely helpful to enhance your quality of life. My therapy clients often gain a better understanding of themselves, develop skills to improve their relationships with others, and learn strategies to cope with uncomfortable emotions they experience. Clients also see me for psychological assessments to determine the reason for their struggles at home, work, or socially.
I facilitate trauma informed Mindfulness Meditation courses online.
I offer a safe space for you to gain clarity and insight into whatever has brought you to counselling. I can help you build upon your own strengths and develop skills to manage thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Through counselling you can learn to develop strategies to navigate life's challenges and choose the actions that align with your deepest values and find a sense of coming home to yourself.
I facilitate trauma informed Mindfulness Meditation courses online.
I offer a safe space for you to gain clarity and insight into whatever has brought you to counselling. I can help you build upon your own strengths and develop skills to manage thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Through counselling you can learn to develop strategies to navigate life's challenges and choose the actions that align with your deepest values and find a sense of coming home to yourself.
I offer psychology sessions online during school hours (BYO cuppa) or in person on a Wednesday in Cambridge, NZ.
Stress, worry, burn-out, low mood, health challenges, sleep problems and grief can all impact on how we live and enjoy our lives. I'm Miriam, a health psychologist with well over a decade of clinical experience. I get to know my clients, their struggles and their strengths and work with them to help improve their well-being. I bring kindness and humour to my sessions (and the occasional F-bomb if that works for my clients!). I love using and sharing psychology strategies with my clients. I am based in Cambridge in the Waikato; I can see people in person or via Zoom.
I offer psychology sessions online during school hours (BYO cuppa) or in person on a Wednesday in Cambridge, NZ.
Stress, worry, burn-out, low mood, health challenges, sleep problems and grief can all impact on how we live and enjoy our lives. I'm Miriam, a health psychologist with well over a decade of clinical experience. I get to know my clients, their struggles and their strengths and work with them to help improve their well-being. I bring kindness and humour to my sessions (and the occasional F-bomb if that works for my clients!). I love using and sharing psychology strategies with my clients. I am based in Cambridge in the Waikato; I can see people in person or via Zoom.
I offer therapy on Fridays or occasionally on evenings online via MS Teams or Zoom.
With 28 years experience as a clinical psychologist in various fields, I am passionate about helping individuals and couples make sense of difficulties they experience, finding a way forward in order to facilitate relief and growth and take a step closer to realising their full potential.
I offer therapy on Fridays or occasionally on evenings online via MS Teams or Zoom.
With 28 years experience as a clinical psychologist in various fields, I am passionate about helping individuals and couples make sense of difficulties they experience, finding a way forward in order to facilitate relief and growth and take a step closer to realising their full potential.
I offer online therapy exclusively and am available most evenings of the week.
As a clinical psychologist, I am committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for my clients. With a person-centered approach, I prioritise understanding your unique experiences and emotions, allowing us to work together to develop the skills you need to navigate life’s challenges.
I have an easy-going and down-to-earth style and utilise evidence-based practices to inform our sessions. My goal is to help you manage your emotions and develop practical skills.
I offer online therapy exclusively and am available most evenings of the week.
As a clinical psychologist, I am committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for my clients. With a person-centered approach, I prioritise understanding your unique experiences and emotions, allowing us to work together to develop the skills you need to navigate life’s challenges.
I have an easy-going and down-to-earth style and utilise evidence-based practices to inform our sessions. My goal is to help you manage your emotions and develop practical skills.
Ms. Tracey Simmonds Bachelor of Social Work she, her, hers
Social worker
Kia ora. With a wealth of lived experiences and holding a Bachelor of Social Work, my approach involves collaborative goal planning, and ensuring clients have a voice in shaping their journey. I am a strong advocate for social justice and actively work to create safe and inclusive spaces where individuals feel a sense of belonging. I utilize evidence-based practices to address issues such as trauma, mental health and systemic barriers, helping clients navigate complex situations and achieve their goals.
Ms. Tracey Simmonds Bachelor of Social Work she, her, hers
Social worker
Kia ora. With a wealth of lived experiences and holding a Bachelor of Social Work, my approach involves collaborative goal planning, and ensuring clients have a voice in shaping their journey. I am a strong advocate for social justice and actively work to create safe and inclusive spaces where individuals feel a sense of belonging. I utilize evidence-based practices to address issues such as trauma, mental health and systemic barriers, helping clients navigate complex situations and achieve their goals.
Life can bring its share of challenges, whether they feel overwhelming or are simply moments when you need someone to talk with. I am able to provide a safe, supportive space where we can work together to navigate what’s on your mind.
I am a qualified counselor with a Bachelor of Counselling and registration with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC). My experience includes working with people from their teens, through to later life stages, supporting with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, bullying, and identity work.
Life can bring its share of challenges, whether they feel overwhelming or are simply moments when you need someone to talk with. I am able to provide a safe, supportive space where we can work together to navigate what’s on your mind.
I am a qualified counselor with a Bachelor of Counselling and registration with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC). My experience includes working with people from their teens, through to later life stages, supporting with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, bullying, and identity work.
I work with your schedule- workweek, after-hours, and urgent sessions are available online and in-person can be arranged for Hamilton NZ.
There is nothing clients can surprise me with, so if you're looking for a safe space to talk with someone, you can be assured of a non-judgemental, confidential, and safe space with me. I have been a registered psychologist since 2011 and I am passionate about supporting people to be the best version of themselves at home and in the workplace. I work with people experiencing burnout and workplace conflict, those keen to enhance their relationships, people seeking to process and manage anxiety and trauma, people wanting leadership coaching, and other psychologists looking for supervision.
I work with your schedule- workweek, after-hours, and urgent sessions are available online and in-person can be arranged for Hamilton NZ.
There is nothing clients can surprise me with, so if you're looking for a safe space to talk with someone, you can be assured of a non-judgemental, confidential, and safe space with me. I have been a registered psychologist since 2011 and I am passionate about supporting people to be the best version of themselves at home and in the workplace. I work with people experiencing burnout and workplace conflict, those keen to enhance their relationships, people seeking to process and manage anxiety and trauma, people wanting leadership coaching, and other psychologists looking for supervision.
Online Counsellors
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialised therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.