Child Therapists in Upper Hutt, WG

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Kay Riddler Counselling
Counsellor
1 Endorsed
I am an experienced, social work-trained practitioner with many years of working therapeutically with individuals and whānau in the community. My approach is person-centered and eclectic, weaving together various models to best meet your needs. I specialize in supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger, relationships, emotional regulation, stress, distress, and personal development and growth.
I am an experienced, social work-trained practitioner with many years of working therapeutically with individuals and whānau in the community. My approach is person-centered and eclectic, weaving together various models to best meet your needs. I specialize in supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger, relationships, emotional regulation, stress, distress, and personal development and growth.
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Lisa Silva
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
Every journey is different and unique. My therapy sessions are non-judgemental, safe, and sensitive to past trauma. Whether you are overwhelmed by new parenthood, have lost a loved one, feel anxious, depressed, or stressed; I am here for you.
Every journey is different and unique. My therapy sessions are non-judgemental, safe, and sensitive to past trauma. Whether you are overwhelmed by new parenthood, have lost a loved one, feel anxious, depressed, or stressed; I am here for you.
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Nicole Wijngaarden Coaching
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I frequently work with the following clients - teenagers, university students, and adults. Are you feeling stuck within yourself, or your relationship with a loved one is strained and when you try and resolve it, the relationship actually gets worse rather than better? Are you feeling angry, sad or unfulfilled with your life and are ready for a positive change? I understand that challenges come up in work, in relationships, or inside of ourselves and I listen and share with you some new tools and perspectives to deal with your emotions and situations in a much more positive and helpful way.
I frequently work with the following clients - teenagers, university students, and adults. Are you feeling stuck within yourself, or your relationship with a loved one is strained and when you try and resolve it, the relationship actually gets worse rather than better? Are you feeling angry, sad or unfulfilled with your life and are ready for a positive change? I understand that challenges come up in work, in relationships, or inside of ourselves and I listen and share with you some new tools and perspectives to deal with your emotions and situations in a much more positive and helpful way.
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Patricia Pataki
Psychotherapist, MSc, PBANZ
Serves Area
I am a Nelson-based Psychotherapist offering short-term and long-term psychotherapy for adults, children and young people.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental and confidential environment to enable my clients to work through any past or present difficulties which they may be struggling with. I incorporate elements of Play Therapy and Art Therapy into my usual approach when working with children/young people, as it best suits my young clients' needs.
I am a Nelson-based Psychotherapist offering short-term and long-term psychotherapy for adults, children and young people.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental and confidential environment to enable my clients to work through any past or present difficulties which they may be struggling with. I incorporate elements of Play Therapy and Art Therapy into my usual approach when working with children/young people, as it best suits my young clients' needs.
0800 452 530 x15 View 0800 452 530 x15
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Leith Thompson
Counsellor, MNZCCA
Serves Area
I'm married with 4 grown children and eleven grand- children.
I enjoy working with people of all ages, I work with empathy, non judgment and I try to just be myself. I enjoy making sense of problems through CBT and explore these through Narrative Therapy. I work from a strength based perspective...looking to see what strengths people have and already do well. I use a person- child centred approach and use play therapy.
I'm married with 4 grown children and eleven grand- children.
I enjoy working with people of all ages, I work with empathy, non judgment and I try to just be myself. I enjoy making sense of problems through CBT and explore these through Narrative Therapy. I work from a strength based perspective...looking to see what strengths people have and already do well. I use a person- child centred approach and use play therapy.
0800 627 003 x43 View 0800 627 003 x43
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Judy Dunce
Counsellor
I provide trauma informed therapy including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for individuals, including children and adolescents.
Kia ora, I offer therapy to help you to overcome difficult experiences in the past to help you towards a better future? I have experience in supporting people who are experiencing stress related to their childhood, or current specific events. There is no better time to start working towards change in your life.
I provide trauma informed therapy including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for individuals, including children and adolescents.
Kia ora, I offer therapy to help you to overcome difficult experiences in the past to help you towards a better future? I have experience in supporting people who are experiencing stress related to their childhood, or current specific events. There is no better time to start working towards change in your life.
0800 447 359 x94 View 0800 447 359 x94
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Amber Takhar-Stapleton
Psychologist
Online Only
Amber is a warm and passionate Psychologist which comes through in her therapeutic approach, and she has experience working with a range of presentations across all age groups from children through to adults.
Amber achieves positive outcomes with clients by understanding the needs of each individual and through the implementation of evidence-based interventions. She is competent in delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion and Compassion Focussed Therapy, and Couples Therapy
Amber is a warm and passionate Psychologist which comes through in her therapeutic approach, and she has experience working with a range of presentations across all age groups from children through to adults.
Amber achieves positive outcomes with clients by understanding the needs of each individual and through the implementation of evidence-based interventions. She is competent in delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion and Compassion Focussed Therapy, and Couples Therapy
0800 447 264 x68 View 0800 447 264 x68
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Kate Jones Arts Therapy
Counsellor, AThR
My experience spans acute mental health settings, community organisations, and school environments, where I’ve facilitated group and one-on-one sessions with children, youth, and adults.
Tēnā koe, I am a registered creative arts therapist based in Wellington. I bring a person-centred, humanistic approach to my work, supporting you to explore and express your experiences through creative processes. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and therapy is a space where you can feel seen, heard, and empowered in your healing journey. Arts therapy uses creative activities such as visual art, movement, poetry, drama, and sound as forms of expression and communication. Whatever the modality, I am here to hold space for whatever unfolds.
My experience spans acute mental health settings, community organisations, and school environments, where I’ve facilitated group and one-on-one sessions with children, youth, and adults.
Tēnā koe, I am a registered creative arts therapist based in Wellington. I bring a person-centred, humanistic approach to my work, supporting you to explore and express your experiences through creative processes. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and therapy is a space where you can feel seen, heard, and empowered in your healing journey. Arts therapy uses creative activities such as visual art, movement, poetry, drama, and sound as forms of expression and communication. Whatever the modality, I am here to hold space for whatever unfolds.
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Esther Saldanha
Counsellor, MCouns, MNZAC
I have a good rapport with children, they feel at ease with me and love to come to counselling.
My experience with people in a range of settings such as schools, youth groups, hospital, hospice, prisons and non-governmental organisations has helped me bring acceptance, understanding, compassion & a non-judgmental approach to my practice. Clients tell me they appreciate my informal approach. People are at ease with me, nothing shocks me, you won’t be judged. I want you to leave counselling feeling enabled and empowered to believe in yourself and achieve your goals. You will get a better understanding of yourself and your situation, unpick complex issues, gain coping skills and practical strategies to manage your life better.
I have a good rapport with children, they feel at ease with me and love to come to counselling.
My experience with people in a range of settings such as schools, youth groups, hospital, hospice, prisons and non-governmental organisations has helped me bring acceptance, understanding, compassion & a non-judgmental approach to my practice. Clients tell me they appreciate my informal approach. People are at ease with me, nothing shocks me, you won’t be judged. I want you to leave counselling feeling enabled and empowered to believe in yourself and achieve your goals. You will get a better understanding of yourself and your situation, unpick complex issues, gain coping skills and practical strategies to manage your life better.
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Ata Hāpara Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
I have 4 years worth of experience working in the Mental Health Sector with tamariki ( children), rangatahi (youth) and pakeke (adults).
In my mahi, I understand that the path to wellness is unique to each person. Whether someone is dealing with anxiety, trauma, or navigating complex life transitions, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space for them to explore their journey. I take a holistic, strengths-based approach that helps individuals recognise their own resilience and take meaningful steps toward a more fulfilling pathway in life.
I have 4 years worth of experience working in the Mental Health Sector with tamariki ( children), rangatahi (youth) and pakeke (adults).
In my mahi, I understand that the path to wellness is unique to each person. Whether someone is dealing with anxiety, trauma, or navigating complex life transitions, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space for them to explore their journey. I take a holistic, strengths-based approach that helps individuals recognise their own resilience and take meaningful steps toward a more fulfilling pathway in life.
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Ale Held
Psychologist
Online Only
She is experienced in working with a variety of challenging behaviours across adults, adolescents, and children in a range of settings, providing a high level of behavioural assessments and interventions.
Following a rigorous assessment, she implements function-based interventions that are individually tailored and can work with families to achieve this in the case of children/adolescents.
She is experienced in working with a variety of challenging behaviours across adults, adolescents, and children in a range of settings, providing a high level of behavioural assessments and interventions.
Following a rigorous assessment, she implements function-based interventions that are individually tailored and can work with families to achieve this in the case of children/adolescents.
0800 327 477 View 0800 327 477
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Elaine Allison
Psychologist, MA
Serves Area
Elaine has over 27 years experience working with adults, teenagers, children and families.
Elaine brings a large amount of experience and knowledge of many different mental health and day to day concerns that we experience in life. Elaine has has wide experience of working with adults, teens and children with many issues. Elaine often works with those who have ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, life coaching, relationship, work, parenting issues etc.
Elaine has over 27 years experience working with adults, teenagers, children and families.
Elaine brings a large amount of experience and knowledge of many different mental health and day to day concerns that we experience in life. Elaine has has wide experience of working with adults, teens and children with many issues. Elaine often works with those who have ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, life coaching, relationship, work, parenting issues etc.
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Jade Adams
Psychologist, MSc
3 Endorsed
I have worked for 6 years in the mental health sector with children, teenagers and their families.
I am trained in evidence based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Eye-Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I also provide parenting skills and strategies from the Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P) and an Emotion Coaching approach.
I have worked for 6 years in the mental health sector with children, teenagers and their families.
I am trained in evidence based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Eye-Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I also provide parenting skills and strategies from the Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P) and an Emotion Coaching approach.
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Anna Frances Nield
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Life unfolds relentlessly, from high-stress corporate roles to the intricate responsibilities of a parent and caring for aging parents. Drawing from diverse experiences, I offer support to help you face life's demands and implement empowering practices.
Life unfolds relentlessly, from high-stress corporate roles to the intricate responsibilities of a parent and caring for aging parents. Drawing from diverse experiences, I offer support to help you face life's demands and implement empowering practices.
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Julie Routier
Counsellor
Online Only
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.
021 209 7739 View 021 209 7739
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Gabrielle McGimpsey
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
1 Endorsed
Kia ora! I am a narrative therapist working in Pōneke. I have met with people of all ages and backgrounds as they talk with me about what their hopes and intentions are for life and what gets in the way of these. It is my work with survivors of sexual violence which began my journey to being a counsellor. However, I since met with people navigating all types of life's challenges and have a particular interest in speaking with those journeying with grief - whether this be from a death or a significant change.
Kia ora! I am a narrative therapist working in Pōneke. I have met with people of all ages and backgrounds as they talk with me about what their hopes and intentions are for life and what gets in the way of these. It is my work with survivors of sexual violence which began my journey to being a counsellor. However, I since met with people navigating all types of life's challenges and have a particular interest in speaking with those journeying with grief - whether this be from a death or a significant change.
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Paola Montanaro
Counsellor, MPsych, MNZAC
Serves Area
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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Michelle Kanellis
Counsellor, MNZAC
Good on you for reaching out, that’s the first step! The Progress of Counselling is a Professional Imitate Relationship, where we can walk through suffering, depression, grief, whanau breakdowns, parenting issues, together. If you are suffering, struggling and wanting help, reach out and together we can work to make positive changes. No Judgement, Everyone Welcome.
Good on you for reaching out, that’s the first step! The Progress of Counselling is a Professional Imitate Relationship, where we can walk through suffering, depression, grief, whanau breakdowns, parenting issues, together. If you are suffering, struggling and wanting help, reach out and together we can work to make positive changes. No Judgement, Everyone Welcome.
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Nat Phillips | Bright Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
Online Only
Nau mai, haere mai Kia ora and welcome... My name is Nat, and I am an experienced counsellor working individually with adolescents and adults throughout Aotearoa. I offer online counselling sessions for ages 13+.  My approach is person-centered and pluralistic – this means I’ll work collaboratively with you to set therapeutic goals that are meaningful to you personally. I’ll pull from a wide range of counselling theories and modalities and will tailor our sessions to ensure they’re as unique as you are. My aim is always to uplift and empower you as we co-navigate your journey to wellbeing.
Nau mai, haere mai Kia ora and welcome... My name is Nat, and I am an experienced counsellor working individually with adolescents and adults throughout Aotearoa. I offer online counselling sessions for ages 13+.  My approach is person-centered and pluralistic – this means I’ll work collaboratively with you to set therapeutic goals that are meaningful to you personally. I’ll pull from a wide range of counselling theories and modalities and will tailor our sessions to ensure they’re as unique as you are. My aim is always to uplift and empower you as we co-navigate your journey to wellbeing.
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Marga Oosterhoff
Counsellor
Waikanae 5036
My whole professional life I worked for people face-to-face. First as a social justice lawyer, later as a qualified acupuncturist and counselor. I enjoy supporting people- young and old - who are struggling with a variety of mental health issues, to find their own answers and solutions which enables them to move forward.
My whole professional life I worked for people face-to-face. First as a social justice lawyer, later as a qualified acupuncturist and counselor. I enjoy supporting people- young and old - who are struggling with a variety of mental health issues, to find their own answers and solutions which enables them to move forward.
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Upper Hutt, WG 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 Upper Hutt 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.