EMDR Therapists in Lower Hutt
Experiential therapies such as IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR, and DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting) are three evidence based approaches that I can use to get to the root of your problems.
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.
Experiential therapies such as IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR, and DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting) are three evidence based approaches that I can use to get to the root of your problems.
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.
Memory reprocessing (usually EMDR) can then be useful, depending on your formulation, to shift negative beliefs at their root.
Struggling with anxiety or stress? This could be social anxiety, health anxiety, fear of flying, panic problems or anxiety about anxiety, OCD, PTSD, or some nameless fear. You probably want to get out from the restrictions this places on your life.
Memory reprocessing (usually EMDR) can then be useful, depending on your formulation, to shift negative beliefs at their root.
Struggling with anxiety or stress? This could be social anxiety, health anxiety, fear of flying, panic problems or anxiety about anxiety, OCD, PTSD, or some nameless fear. You probably want to get out from the restrictions this places on your life.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, and Schema Therapy.
Kia ora, I'm Jennifer, a Registered Clinical Psychologist working part-time in private practice in Lower Hutt. I have several years of experience working with adults in public mental health services. I enjoy supporting people across a range of concerns, including low mood, anxiety, OCD, and trauma, with a particular interest in helping those experiencing anxiety and in working with young adults (18-25).
My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, and Schema Therapy.
Kia ora, I'm Jennifer, a Registered Clinical Psychologist working part-time in private practice in Lower Hutt. I have several years of experience working with adults in public mental health services. I enjoy supporting people across a range of concerns, including low mood, anxiety, OCD, and trauma, with a particular interest in helping those experiencing anxiety and in working with young adults (18-25).
EMDR is recommended by the world health organisation to treat trauma and PTSD.
Kia Ora.
I am a therapist who offers compassionate, confidential, and evidence based counselling. I specialise in working with a wide variety of issues taking a particular interest in trauma, complex PTSD, BPD, chronic pain, OCD, and anxiety.
I have a background working in mental health services from inpatient, community and primary mental health. This has given me broad understanding of New Zealand's health system and helping my clients with a wide range of issues.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and The Conversational Model.
EMDR is recommended by the world health organisation to treat trauma and PTSD.
Kia Ora.
I am a therapist who offers compassionate, confidential, and evidence based counselling. I specialise in working with a wide variety of issues taking a particular interest in trauma, complex PTSD, BPD, chronic pain, OCD, and anxiety.
I have a background working in mental health services from inpatient, community and primary mental health. This has given me broad understanding of New Zealand's health system and helping my clients with a wide range of issues.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and The Conversational Model.
My main therapeutic modalities are eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing ( EMDR), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
Kia ora! I am a Pākeha clinical psychologist providing remote therapy to people across Aotearoa. I work with adults (age 18+) experiencing a range of life challenges and mental health difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, OCD, low mood, LGBTQIA+ issues and relationship difficulties.
I am warm, nonjudgemental, and genuine, and strive to create a space where you will feel safe to share your experiences. I am passionate about helping you learn about yourself, overcome feeling stuck, and develop skills and strategies, so that you can ride the waves of life with a sense of presence, resilience and purpose.
My main therapeutic modalities are eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing ( EMDR), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
Kia ora! I am a Pākeha clinical psychologist providing remote therapy to people across Aotearoa. I work with adults (age 18+) experiencing a range of life challenges and mental health difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, OCD, low mood, LGBTQIA+ issues and relationship difficulties.
I am warm, nonjudgemental, and genuine, and strive to create a space where you will feel safe to share your experiences. I am passionate about helping you learn about yourself, overcome feeling stuck, and develop skills and strategies, so that you can ride the waves of life with a sense of presence, resilience and purpose.
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My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapies, including EMDR, IFS, ACT, TF-CBT, DBT, and CFT.
I support individuals and couples who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. These experiences can show up in many ways, such as procrastination, shame, self-criticism or perfectionism, and can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unheard.
You may notice that your usual coping strategies are no longer working or that things feel confusing and hard to make sense of. Whatever you are going through, you do not have to face it on your own.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapies, including EMDR, IFS, ACT, TF-CBT, DBT, and CFT.
I support individuals and couples who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. These experiences can show up in many ways, such as procrastination, shame, self-criticism or perfectionism, and can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unheard.
You may notice that your usual coping strategies are no longer working or that things feel confusing and hard to make sense of. Whatever you are going through, you do not have to face it on your own.
Our registered psychologists specialise in delivering effective, evidence-based therapy online - including CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, and ERP.
At Mindwell, we believe everyone in New Zealand deserves access to quality psychological support - nothing less. We support adults (18+) experiencing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, burnout, and emotion dysregulation, among many others. Whether you've been struggling for years or something has recently shifted, you're in the right place. We've removed every unnecessary barrier - no referral, no waitlist, no travel. Just quality online therapy from the comfort of your own home, whenever you're ready.
Our registered psychologists specialise in delivering effective, evidence-based therapy online - including CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, and ERP.
At Mindwell, we believe everyone in New Zealand deserves access to quality psychological support - nothing less. We support adults (18+) experiencing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, burnout, and emotion dysregulation, among many others. Whether you've been struggling for years or something has recently shifted, you're in the right place. We've removed every unnecessary barrier - no referral, no waitlist, no travel. Just quality online therapy from the comfort of your own home, whenever you're ready.
Dr. Hayley Walker-Williams is a practicing Clinical Psychologist with 24 years of experience. She is registered with the NZ Psychology Board and is a full member of the NZ College of Clinical Psychologists. Her clinical expertise include psychological disorders and specifically trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. She immigrated to New Zealand in 2021 from South Africa where she was a full-time academic/associate professor of psychology at the North-West University. She also consulted in private practice, an inpatient ward and as an EAP consultant. Hayley has published several peer-reviewed journal articles.
Dr. Hayley Walker-Williams is a practicing Clinical Psychologist with 24 years of experience. She is registered with the NZ Psychology Board and is a full member of the NZ College of Clinical Psychologists. Her clinical expertise include psychological disorders and specifically trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. She immigrated to New Zealand in 2021 from South Africa where she was a full-time academic/associate professor of psychology at the North-West University. She also consulted in private practice, an inpatient ward and as an EAP consultant. Hayley has published several peer-reviewed journal articles.
I am trained in EMDR, CBT, Schema Therapy, ACT and use elements of DBT where appropriate.
I understand that each person is unique and there are also patterns that can make life difficult for us. My focus is to help you discover and move towards your goals, values, and a life that feels meaningful to you. I provide a safe, inclusive space for you to figure things out. I will listen and work with you to understand how patterns of coping (that might have been helpful in the past) are making life feel difficult for you today. I have experience working with adults and young people presenting with a range of challenges including anxiety, depression/low mood, trauma, PTSD, stress, offending behaviours, and life changes.
I am trained in EMDR, CBT, Schema Therapy, ACT and use elements of DBT where appropriate.
I understand that each person is unique and there are also patterns that can make life difficult for us. My focus is to help you discover and move towards your goals, values, and a life that feels meaningful to you. I provide a safe, inclusive space for you to figure things out. I will listen and work with you to understand how patterns of coping (that might have been helpful in the past) are making life feel difficult for you today. I have experience working with adults and young people presenting with a range of challenges including anxiety, depression/low mood, trauma, PTSD, stress, offending behaviours, and life changes.
I use a range of therapies such as EMDR, Acceptance and Committment Therapy, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy, all tailored to meet your individual needs.
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 use a range of therapies such as EMDR, Acceptance and Committment Therapy, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy, all tailored to meet your individual needs.
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.
My goal is to help you create positive change whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues. I am relatable and have a practical approach to therapy intended for making meaningful changes.
I also have experience helping clients manage mental health symptoms associated with physical injuries and medical illnesses; I have had the privilege of seeing clients make dramatic recoveries and be able to re-enter the workforce.
My goal is to help you create positive change whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues. I am relatable and have a practical approach to therapy intended for making meaningful changes.
I also have experience helping clients manage mental health symptoms associated with physical injuries and medical illnesses; I have had the privilege of seeing clients make dramatic recoveries and be able to re-enter the workforce.
Difficult thoughts and feelings arise when we care. We ignore them at our peril. Therapy provides a safe space to become clear about our feelings so we can move forward with our lives.
As the saying goes, life is one darn thing after another. We need to make sure it's not the same darn thing.
For over 20 years I have been privileged to work alongside clients as they make changes; sharing skills and strategies towards this end.
For the quickest response, contact me via my website with any questions or to make an appointment.
Difficult thoughts and feelings arise when we care. We ignore them at our peril. Therapy provides a safe space to become clear about our feelings so we can move forward with our lives.
As the saying goes, life is one darn thing after another. We need to make sure it's not the same darn thing.
For over 20 years I have been privileged to work alongside clients as they make changes; sharing skills and strategies towards this end.
For the quickest response, contact me via my website with any questions or to make an appointment.
I am working at the Kapiti EMDR and Therapy Centre in Paraparumu on Saturdays and i understand from experience that it can feel really hard to take the first step in accessing help.
With my extensive experience within mental health my specialist work is fundamentally our relationship. Together we can understand what you are struggling with, and find the best way of supporting you to understand how to manage next steps. I specialise in using relational skills to create a space for you to really feel secure and safe.
I am working at the Kapiti EMDR and Therapy Centre in Paraparumu on Saturdays and i understand from experience that it can feel really hard to take the first step in accessing help.
With my extensive experience within mental health my specialist work is fundamentally our relationship. Together we can understand what you are struggling with, and find the best way of supporting you to understand how to manage next steps. I specialise in using relational skills to create a space for you to really feel secure and safe.
Are you feeling distressed, lost, anxious or overwhelmed? When life moves in unexpected ways, it can be difficult to cope, let alone feel calm or clear. My role is to support you in easing the mental and emotional suffering that can arise during challenging times. Drawing on training in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I support adults to overcome anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, grief, trauma and low mood. Together we work toward restoring confidence, rebuilding self-esteem and cultivating more balanced, meaningful relationships.
Are you feeling distressed, lost, anxious or overwhelmed? When life moves in unexpected ways, it can be difficult to cope, let alone feel calm or clear. My role is to support you in easing the mental and emotional suffering that can arise during challenging times. Drawing on training in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I support adults to overcome anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, grief, trauma and low mood. Together we work toward restoring confidence, rebuilding self-esteem and cultivating more balanced, meaningful relationships.
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.
My approach is personalised rather than formulaic, drawing on EMDR and other evidence-based trauma therapies to help you understand what is happening, process painful experiences safely, and reconnect with yourself.
Many of the people I work with have spent years holding everything together while quietly living with the effects of trauma. They are capable, independent adults who have become experts at surviving, yet feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or held back by experiences they cannot move beyond. You may be struggling with PTSD, anxiety, shame, relationship difficulties or feeling constantly on edge. You may look as though you are coping while knowing something needs to change. For many people, it is not about becoming someone new, but about reconnecting with who they have always been beneath the trauma.
My approach is personalised rather than formulaic, drawing on EMDR and other evidence-based trauma therapies to help you understand what is happening, process painful experiences safely, and reconnect with yourself.
Many of the people I work with have spent years holding everything together while quietly living with the effects of trauma. They are capable, independent adults who have become experts at surviving, yet feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or held back by experiences they cannot move beyond. You may be struggling with PTSD, anxiety, shame, relationship difficulties or feeling constantly on edge. You may look as though you are coping while knowing something needs to change. For many people, it is not about becoming someone new, but about reconnecting with who they have always been beneath the trauma.
I practice EMDR.
Our first session will focus on clarifying what brings you to counselling and working with you to plan a way ahead. I aim to provide a warm, empathetic and supportive space but if you don’t feel we align, I can help you find a different therapist. I am straightforward and can be direct if need be.
I practice EMDR.
Our first session will focus on clarifying what brings you to counselling and working with you to plan a way ahead. I aim to provide a warm, empathetic and supportive space but if you don’t feel we align, I can help you find a different therapist. I am straightforward and can be direct if need be.
I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy and draw on a range of proven therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing ( EMDR).
Before moving into private practice, I worked within the District Health Board (DHB), gaining experience with a wide range of mental health presentations across diverse populations. I now bring that experience into my private practice, offering personalised, evidence-based care in a warm and confidential setting.
I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy and draw on a range of proven therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing ( EMDR).
Before moving into private practice, I worked within the District Health Board (DHB), gaining experience with a wide range of mental health presentations across diverse populations. I now bring that experience into my private practice, offering personalised, evidence-based care in a warm and confidential setting.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and EMDR therapist.
My approach is culturally sensitive, neurodivergent-affirming, and grounded in a range of modalities, including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR, DBT, and mind–body techniques. I offer a calm, confidential, and non-judgemental space to step back from day-to-day demands and reflect on what may be contributing to distress or feeling “stuck.”
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and EMDR therapist.
My approach is culturally sensitive, neurodivergent-affirming, and grounded in a range of modalities, including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR, DBT, and mind–body techniques. I offer a calm, confidential, and non-judgemental space to step back from day-to-day demands and reflect on what may be contributing to distress or feeling “stuck.”
I am trained in a range of modalities including EMDR, ACT, Solution Focused Therapy and DBT, as well as a warm conversational, 'wandering and wondering' client focused style.
Hi I'm Ben and I've been supporting people of all ages for over 20 years. I offer a safe space to explore issues, solve problems, learn new skills and gain insights.
I work with a very wide range of issues, including but not limited to - depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, grief and loss, neurodivergence, youth and family, sexuality and sexual identity, relationships, financial stress, workplace behaviour and issues, interpersonal conflicts and so much more.
As well as counselling adults, I have a depth of experience working with children, youth and younger adults, and parents struggling with parenting issues.
I am trained in a range of modalities including EMDR, ACT, Solution Focused Therapy and DBT, as well as a warm conversational, 'wandering and wondering' client focused style.
Hi I'm Ben and I've been supporting people of all ages for over 20 years. I offer a safe space to explore issues, solve problems, learn new skills and gain insights.
I work with a very wide range of issues, including but not limited to - depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, grief and loss, neurodivergence, youth and family, sexuality and sexual identity, relationships, financial stress, workplace behaviour and issues, interpersonal conflicts and so much more.
As well as counselling adults, I have a depth of experience working with children, youth and younger adults, and parents struggling with parenting issues.
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Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimising its ability to trigger anxiety.