Therapists for Seniors in Lower Hutt
Kindness, hope, and meaningful connection sit at the heart of my counselling practice. I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental and mana-enhancing space in which you are free to share your unique experiences and reflect on the way they have impacted your life.
Being trauma-informed means working at your pace, with an emphasis on safety and wellbeing.
Together, we can move towards freedom from unhelpful identity stories and find the path to your true, authentic self.
Kindness, hope, and meaningful connection sit at the heart of my counselling practice. I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental and mana-enhancing space in which you are free to share your unique experiences and reflect on the way they have impacted your life.
Being trauma-informed means working at your pace, with an emphasis on safety and wellbeing.
Together, we can move towards freedom from unhelpful identity stories and find the path to your true, authentic self.
I am a Holistic Counsellor, an Intuitive & a spiritual mentor. My spiritual awareness and my background in the field of health have benefitted my appreciation for both tangible and mystical perceptions when it comes to physical and mental wellbeing. The transformation & sacred journey I will take you on will enable you to reach wellbeing by liberating yourself from traumas, conditioning, and self-limiting beliefs rooted in past experiences that are no longer serving you. I have a nurturing, proactive & empowering approach to help you find freedom within yourself in a supportive and safe environment.
I am a Holistic Counsellor, an Intuitive & a spiritual mentor. My spiritual awareness and my background in the field of health have benefitted my appreciation for both tangible and mystical perceptions when it comes to physical and mental wellbeing. The transformation & sacred journey I will take you on will enable you to reach wellbeing by liberating yourself from traumas, conditioning, and self-limiting beliefs rooted in past experiences that are no longer serving you. I have a nurturing, proactive & empowering approach to help you find freedom within yourself in a supportive and safe environment.
Do you long to feel safe being yourself? Is there something holding you back from your full potential? Whether you want to free yourself from the impact of trauma, childhood trauma, or are looking for personal growth, I can help you make the changes you are hoping for. Problems such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, self-criticism, perfectionism, phobias, procrastination, or low self-worth, can all be alleviated by addressing the underlying pain driving these symptoms. Transformational change is possible, and I can help you to help yourself.
Note: I am approved for ACC Sensitive Claims if you have history of sexual harm in NZ.
Do you long to feel safe being yourself? Is there something holding you back from your full potential? Whether you want to free yourself from the impact of trauma, childhood trauma, or are looking for personal growth, I can help you make the changes you are hoping for. Problems such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, self-criticism, perfectionism, phobias, procrastination, or low self-worth, can all be alleviated by addressing the underlying pain driving these symptoms. Transformational change is possible, and I can help you to help yourself.
Note: I am approved for ACC Sensitive Claims if you have history of sexual harm in NZ.
Hi i'm Julie, I'm a person-centered counsellor and a member of The Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association and provisional member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC).
I work online as a pluralistic counsellor, and I specialise in helping people cope and learn to live with or improve their emotional wellbeing. I coach my clients in a way that utilises both their hearts and minds and have been helping clients throughout the greater Wellington region, facilitating self-worth and self-growth since 2023.
I have a keen interest in supporting those facing life's challenges and changes.
Hi i'm Julie, I'm a person-centered counsellor and a member of The Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association and provisional member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC).
I work online as a pluralistic counsellor, and I specialise in helping people cope and learn to live with or improve their emotional wellbeing. I coach my clients in a way that utilises both their hearts and minds and have been helping clients throughout the greater Wellington region, facilitating self-worth and self-growth since 2023.
I have a keen interest in supporting those facing life's challenges and changes.
People who come to see me are usually experiencing grief, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety or anger. Some have experienced past abuse and have a history of trauma. We relate much of this to their early relationship experiences. By working through these attachment issues, we learn how to better regulate extreme emotions.
People who come to see me are usually experiencing grief, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety or anger. Some have experienced past abuse and have a history of trauma. We relate much of this to their early relationship experiences. By working through these attachment issues, we learn how to better regulate extreme emotions.
Commonly there is a range, e.g., addictions, mental health, offending, whānau dynamics, intergenerational trauma from colonisation and racist policies
Commonly there is a range, e.g., addictions, mental health, offending, whānau dynamics, intergenerational trauma from colonisation and racist policies
Relationship challenges, separation and divorce, anxiety, stress, grief and major life transitions can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck and uncertain about the future. I work with adults and young adults in Wellington and online throughout New Zealand, helping them gain clarity, confidence and resilience. Using coaching psychology, HeartMath, NLP and mBIT coaching, I provide a supportive, practical and forward-focused approach to emotional wellbeing, healthier relationships, improved communication and lasting positive change. Walk & Talk Coaching is also available along Wellington's waterfront.
Relationship challenges, separation and divorce, anxiety, stress, grief and major life transitions can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck and uncertain about the future. I work with adults and young adults in Wellington and online throughout New Zealand, helping them gain clarity, confidence and resilience. Using coaching psychology, HeartMath, NLP and mBIT coaching, I provide a supportive, practical and forward-focused approach to emotional wellbeing, healthier relationships, improved communication and lasting positive change. Walk & Talk Coaching is also available along Wellington's waterfront.
Hi, I’m Saxon.
I understand how challenging life can be, especially when dealing with addiction, stress, or overwhelming emotions. If you’re feeling stuck and looking for supportive guidance, I’m here to help.
With a Bachelor of Addiction Studies and experience working at a drug treatment centre, I provide a safe, client-centred space where you can explore your experiences and build practical skills for recovery and wellbeing.
I use evidence-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support you in making positive changes at your own pace.
Hi, I’m Saxon.
I understand how challenging life can be, especially when dealing with addiction, stress, or overwhelming emotions. If you’re feeling stuck and looking for supportive guidance, I’m here to help.
With a Bachelor of Addiction Studies and experience working at a drug treatment centre, I provide a safe, client-centred space where you can explore your experiences and build practical skills for recovery and wellbeing.
I use evidence-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support you in making positive changes at your own pace.
Do you find your thoughts overwhelming you? Are these thoughts constantly on your mind keeping you from living your life? Through life's obstacles and challenges, there is a story. You deserved to be heard for yourself or your relationship with your loved ones. Each journey with a client is unique. I am here to listen if you are experiencing anxiety, stress, anger or depression. When past traumas or present issues create road bumps in your life, I can work collaboratively to help you make sense of it all.
Do you find your thoughts overwhelming you? Are these thoughts constantly on your mind keeping you from living your life? Through life's obstacles and challenges, there is a story. You deserved to be heard for yourself or your relationship with your loved ones. Each journey with a client is unique. I am here to listen if you are experiencing anxiety, stress, anger or depression. When past traumas or present issues create road bumps in your life, I can work collaboratively to help you make sense of it all.
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As a registered psychologist with over twenty years’ experience, I can assist you with navigating difficult workplace situations and relationships; and with managing ADHD in the workplace and in life. Other areas I can help you with include stress, anxiety, depression, anger, sleep difficulties, and career challenges. And if you need to talk through a difficult life or work decision, and find a way forward, I’d be glad to help.
As a registered psychologist with over twenty years’ experience, I can assist you with navigating difficult workplace situations and relationships; and with managing ADHD in the workplace and in life. Other areas I can help you with include stress, anxiety, depression, anger, sleep difficulties, and career challenges. And if you need to talk through a difficult life or work decision, and find a way forward, I’d be glad to help.
we all experience some type of setbacks during our lifetime. Things like anxiety, identity crisis, grief, break ups, etc. having an impartial, non-judgmental with a counsellor can help gain clarity, understanding and tools to work with the issue.
we all experience some type of setbacks during our lifetime. Things like anxiety, identity crisis, grief, break ups, etc. having an impartial, non-judgmental with a counsellor can help gain clarity, understanding and tools to work with the issue.
Everything in life is connected. Like a golden thread tying together our body, mind, whānau, environment and everything in between. But sometimes we can get tangled up, and life can get hard.
Everything in life is connected. Like a golden thread tying together our body, mind, whānau, environment and everything in between. But sometimes we can get tangled up, and life can get hard.
I work with those facing stress and life issues, with organisations & leaders (see Leaders.DrPaul.Online) and supervise professionals (see Supervision.DrPaul.Online). More than just counselling, as a Registered Clinical Psychologist, I offer structured assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based solutions. Clients' feedback: 'Paul was able to articulate what was going on for me'. I highly recommend him. His approach was 'methodical, thoughtful, interesting and implementable, and made me feel comfortable and listened to'. 'Seeing Paul, I am now more confident, relaxed and a better person as a result' (see Feedback.DrPaul.Online).
I work with those facing stress and life issues, with organisations & leaders (see Leaders.DrPaul.Online) and supervise professionals (see Supervision.DrPaul.Online). More than just counselling, as a Registered Clinical Psychologist, I offer structured assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based solutions. Clients' feedback: 'Paul was able to articulate what was going on for me'. I highly recommend him. His approach was 'methodical, thoughtful, interesting and implementable, and made me feel comfortable and listened to'. 'Seeing Paul, I am now more confident, relaxed and a better person as a result' (see Feedback.DrPaul.Online).
Maarten completed his MA Counseling through Monash University in Melbourne Australia and is a registered counsellor with the ACA. He has been associated with lifelines both in New Zealand and Japan, as well as distance counseling via online services. With over 25 years experience in education and counseling, he offers a supportive perspective that will help bring clarity in times of difficulty. Maarten’s theoretical orientation is firmly client centered, with cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness as major influencers.
Maarten completed his MA Counseling through Monash University in Melbourne Australia and is a registered counsellor with the ACA. He has been associated with lifelines both in New Zealand and Japan, as well as distance counseling via online services. With over 25 years experience in education and counseling, he offers a supportive perspective that will help bring clarity in times of difficulty. Maarten’s theoretical orientation is firmly client centered, with cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness as major influencers.
Many people who find their way to this work have spent a long time trying to put words to experiences that don’t always fit easily into ordinary conversation. They may feel things intensely, think in complex or creative ways, or find that their inner world moves in images, sensations, or metaphor rather than straightforward explanations.
I work especially well with people who feel deeply, think creatively, or have struggled to find therapy that makes space for imagination, sensitivity, or non-linear ways of processing experience.
Many people who find their way to this work have spent a long time trying to put words to experiences that don’t always fit easily into ordinary conversation. They may feel things intensely, think in complex or creative ways, or find that their inner world moves in images, sensations, or metaphor rather than straightforward explanations.
I work especially well with people who feel deeply, think creatively, or have struggled to find therapy that makes space for imagination, sensitivity, or non-linear ways of processing experience.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist trained at Victoria University of Wellington, with a strong foundation in evidence-based practice across children, adolescents, and adults. I have clinical experience in private practice and university-based clinics, working with diverse client groups and presentations. My work includes supporting individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional difficulties, using structured and compassionate approaches tailored to each person’s needs.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist trained at Victoria University of Wellington, with a strong foundation in evidence-based practice across children, adolescents, and adults. I have clinical experience in private practice and university-based clinics, working with diverse client groups and presentations. My work includes supporting individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional difficulties, using structured and compassionate approaches tailored to each person’s needs.
It takes a lot of courage to reach out to a person you don’t know to work through challenges. I will meet you with compassion, for you, and hold space for your human experiences. We will build safety and trust together as we seek to acknowledge, understand, heal, and integrate what you have been through. I am passionate about supporting the diverse humans I work with to build resilience, cope, and process their experiences. I support my clients to live a life where their minds are a bit kinder to them.
It takes a lot of courage to reach out to a person you don’t know to work through challenges. I will meet you with compassion, for you, and hold space for your human experiences. We will build safety and trust together as we seek to acknowledge, understand, heal, and integrate what you have been through. I am passionate about supporting the diverse humans I work with to build resilience, cope, and process their experiences. I support my clients to live a life where their minds are a bit kinder to them.
I specialise in coaching clients across New Zealand and Australia who are feeling lost within themselves and/or struggling with life's challenges. For many, they've become overwhelmed with keeping all the balls in the air while trying to be all their family needs them to be. My expertise is in guiding clients find clarity and a purpose they're comfortable with.
I particularly focus on those facing new health or life challenge/transitions, supporting clients with stress resilience, anxiety, sleep difficulties, family and relationship transitions, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and/or chronic fatigue.
More info: www.resilientmind.co.nz
I specialise in coaching clients across New Zealand and Australia who are feeling lost within themselves and/or struggling with life's challenges. For many, they've become overwhelmed with keeping all the balls in the air while trying to be all their family needs them to be. My expertise is in guiding clients find clarity and a purpose they're comfortable with.
I particularly focus on those facing new health or life challenge/transitions, supporting clients with stress resilience, anxiety, sleep difficulties, family and relationship transitions, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and/or chronic fatigue.
More info: www.resilientmind.co.nz
I offer a safe, warm, confidential environment where you will be seen as a whole person. I will talk with you about any present or historical challenges you have by exploring your thoughts and emotions as we pay attention to and work therapeutically with what is also happening within your body. Physical signs we may observe together during your session can include changes in breathing, muscular tension, numbness, emotion, pain and differences in temperature as can happen during anxiety, depression and trauma. How we work together will depend on what issues are significant for you and what your needs are for each session.
I offer a safe, warm, confidential environment where you will be seen as a whole person. I will talk with you about any present or historical challenges you have by exploring your thoughts and emotions as we pay attention to and work therapeutically with what is also happening within your body. Physical signs we may observe together during your session can include changes in breathing, muscular tension, numbness, emotion, pain and differences in temperature as can happen during anxiety, depression and trauma. How we work together will depend on what issues are significant for you and what your needs are for each session.
Clients offer an array of personal difficulties, seeking insight to issues that are consuming their normally functional life. I have treated clients on a wide spectrum of issues, ranging from mental, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual ailments. As we uncover a client's personal narrative, their initial needs may change, yet the result remains the same, to find a sense of security and hope in their personal life.
Clients offer an array of personal difficulties, seeking insight to issues that are consuming their normally functional life. I have treated clients on a wide spectrum of issues, ranging from mental, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual ailments. As we uncover a client's personal narrative, their initial needs may change, yet the result remains the same, to find a sense of security and hope in their personal life.
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See More Seniors Counsellors FAQ - About Therapy for Elders
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.