Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Upper Hutt
I enjoy working with teenagers and young adults, and have particular interests in post-traumatic stress and disordered eating and body image concerns.
I primarily use EMDR in my private practice, which is a form of therapy that helps people to heal from trauma and other distressing life events. EMDR works by activating your brain's natural healing process, and doesn't require lots of talking about upsetting events.
I enjoy working with teenagers and young adults, and have particular interests in post-traumatic stress and disordered eating and body image concerns.
I primarily use EMDR in my private practice, which is a form of therapy that helps people to heal from trauma and other distressing life events. EMDR works by activating your brain's natural healing process, and doesn't require lots of talking about upsetting events.
My therapy sessions are non-judgemental, safe, and sensitive to past trauma.
Good fit is really important! Contact me about a free appointment to see if I'm the right person for you. I primarily work from a Cognitive Behavioural perspective. I see clients with any DSM 5 disorder (e.g. CPTSD) and also work with sub-clinical individuals who feel like they need extra support, guidance or insight.
My therapy sessions are non-judgemental, safe, and sensitive to past trauma.
Good fit is really important! Contact me about a free appointment to see if I'm the right person for you. I primarily work from a Cognitive Behavioural perspective. I see clients with any DSM 5 disorder (e.g. CPTSD) and also work with sub-clinical individuals who feel like they need extra support, guidance or insight.
Some have experienced past abuse and have a history of trauma.
Good therapy has helped me and I’ve had the pleasure of helping others just like you. When we work together, I'll do an assessment first to find out exactly what you need and want before developing a plan with agreed goals. I can assist you with strategies for coping with maladaptive thinking and self-regulation of overwhelming emotions.
Some have experienced past abuse and have a history of trauma.
Good therapy has helped me and I’ve had the pleasure of helping others just like you. When we work together, I'll do an assessment first to find out exactly what you need and want before developing a plan with agreed goals. I can assist you with strategies for coping with maladaptive thinking and self-regulation of overwhelming emotions.
Many people reach a point where they need professional help. They may describe themselves as 'stuck' or bewildered or fearful. For many adults seeking therapy, their repetitive behaviour patterns are causing real distress. The issues may centre in their work, their homes or their own fears and worries. When we realise that we may benefit from non judgmental help this is the first step to change for us. Anxiety and low mood frequently develop in response to challenges and worry. I can help you to prioritise, balance your life and respond in a sustainable way to what is making life so hard.
Many people reach a point where they need professional help. They may describe themselves as 'stuck' or bewildered or fearful. For many adults seeking therapy, their repetitive behaviour patterns are causing real distress. The issues may centre in their work, their homes or their own fears and worries. When we realise that we may benefit from non judgmental help this is the first step to change for us. Anxiety and low mood frequently develop in response to challenges and worry. I can help you to prioritise, balance your life and respond in a sustainable way to what is making life so hard.
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.
My role assists individuals navigating life challenges such as: low mood, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, prenatal and postnatal wellbeing, matrescence, women's health, early parenthood and stress. My approach to therapy is non-judgmental, confidential and empathic; supporting you to create goals towards positive change that fits for you. With over 15 years experience as a mental health clinician, I can provide a safe space to discuss your concerns, and guide you towards improved wellbeing.
My role assists individuals navigating life challenges such as: low mood, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, prenatal and postnatal wellbeing, matrescence, women's health, early parenthood and stress. My approach to therapy is non-judgmental, confidential and empathic; supporting you to create goals towards positive change that fits for you. With over 15 years experience as a mental health clinician, I can provide a safe space to discuss your concerns, and guide you towards improved wellbeing.
Kia ora, I'm Jennifer, a Registered Clinical Psychologist working part-time in private practice in Lower Hutt, Wellington. I have experience working with adults in public mental health services and I am passionate about helping people make meaningful changes to help them build a fulfilling life.
Kia ora, I'm Jennifer, a Registered Clinical Psychologist working part-time in private practice in Lower Hutt, Wellington. I have experience working with adults in public mental health services and I am passionate about helping people make meaningful changes to help them build a fulfilling life.
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With training and qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I will empower you to manage and overcome anxiety, burnout, grief, trauma, and low moods; so that you will restore and enjoy confidence, self-esteem, health, well-being, and better relationships.
The desire to reflect light into dark places and help people heal is what drives me. As such, I am keen to help you navigate through whatever challenges you are facing during uncertain and stressful times; in a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space. Applying tools from multiple modalities I do not believe in a check-list / one-size-fits-all approach.
With training and qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I will empower you to manage and overcome anxiety, burnout, grief, trauma, and low moods; so that you will restore and enjoy confidence, self-esteem, health, well-being, and better relationships.
The desire to reflect light into dark places and help people heal is what drives me. As such, I am keen to help you navigate through whatever challenges you are facing during uncertain and stressful times; in a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space. Applying tools from multiple modalities I do not believe in a check-list / one-size-fits-all approach.
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.
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. Each approach is quite different, but they are all designed to tap into your brain's natural healing capacity so you can heal the underlying causes of your problems.
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.
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. Each approach is quite different, but they are all designed to tap into your brain's natural healing capacity so you can heal the underlying causes of your problems.
I work with people experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, OCD, and interpersonal difficulties.
I use evidence-based therapies to work collaboratively with you on your goals so you can get what you want out of therapy. I have training different therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), systemic Family Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills work.
I work with people experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, OCD, and interpersonal difficulties.
I use evidence-based therapies to work collaboratively with you on your goals so you can get what you want out of therapy. I have training different therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), systemic Family Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills work.
I have experience working with a variety of difficulties including anxiety, OCD, panic, PTSD/ trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, mood difficulties and low self-esteem.
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 experience working with a variety of difficulties including anxiety, OCD, panic, PTSD/ trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, mood difficulties and low self-esteem.
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 help clients with anxiety (now better understood as the anxiety, obsessive-compulsive & stress-related conditions) & depression using CBT; recovery from PTSD using Cognitive Processing Therapy; and Schema Therapy for unresolved childhood issues, low sense of self-worth & relationship problems.
Welcome. Seeking psychological help is a courageous step & I aim to make it accessible, understandable & effective for clients. Please feel free to email me. I am a Doctorate-level qualified Clinical Psychologist who can help with assessment & therapy for mental health needs, personal problems or relationship issues. I work in a transparent way, explaining what we do & why, to increase your insight & engagement in your therapy. A good “fit” between client & psychologist is key & I would encourage you to look until you find that. I offer evidence-based strategies & coping skills, or can advise self-help or other resources at times.
I help clients with anxiety (now better understood as the anxiety, obsessive-compulsive & stress-related conditions) & depression using CBT; recovery from PTSD using Cognitive Processing Therapy; and Schema Therapy for unresolved childhood issues, low sense of self-worth & relationship problems.
Welcome. Seeking psychological help is a courageous step & I aim to make it accessible, understandable & effective for clients. Please feel free to email me. I am a Doctorate-level qualified Clinical Psychologist who can help with assessment & therapy for mental health needs, personal problems or relationship issues. I work in a transparent way, explaining what we do & why, to increase your insight & engagement in your therapy. A good “fit” between client & psychologist is key & I would encourage you to look until you find that. I offer evidence-based strategies & coping skills, or can advise self-help or other resources at times.
, addictions, mental health, offending, whānau dynamics, intergenerational trauma from colonisation and racist policies
Kaupapa Māori and Non-Māori psychological models
, addictions, mental health, offending, whānau dynamics, intergenerational trauma from colonisation and racist policies
Kaupapa Māori and Non-Māori psychological models
I have extensive experience working with mood disorders, trauma, addiction issues, sexual orientation, and gender identity issues.
Therapy is a place to feel known and understood, a place to overcome painful experiences, and explore new ways of being with yourself and others. I am a compassionate, warm and authentic person with 25 yrs experience in the mental health sector. I am trained in the following modalities; Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Addiction Counselling, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Diversity Affirming Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).
I have extensive experience working with mood disorders, trauma, addiction issues, sexual orientation, and gender identity issues.
Therapy is a place to feel known and understood, a place to overcome painful experiences, and explore new ways of being with yourself and others. I am a compassionate, warm and authentic person with 25 yrs experience in the mental health sector. I am trained in the following modalities; Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Addiction Counselling, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Diversity Affirming Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).
I am specialised in trauma and complex mental health.
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 am specialised in trauma and complex mental health.
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.
This could be social anxiety, health anxiety, fear of flying, panic problems or anxiety about anxiety, OCD, PTSD, or some nameless fear.
I specialise in treating these very problems and can do so with one-on-one therapy (in my office or via video call), or, for faster results, I offer an online program where you can get into video lessons with no wait and 2 video sessions a week.
This could be social anxiety, health anxiety, fear of flying, panic problems or anxiety about anxiety, OCD, PTSD, or some nameless fear.
I specialise in treating these very problems and can do so with one-on-one therapy (in my office or via video call), or, for faster results, I offer an online program where you can get into video lessons with no wait and 2 video sessions a week.
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.
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.
I work as a counsellor at a Wellington University and this is my private practice in Kapiti, offered in person or online.
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.
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.
I work as a counsellor at a Wellington University and this is my private practice in Kapiti, offered in person or online.
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 strive to be neurodiversity, gender, sexuality, and ethical non-monogamy affirming in my practice. I recognise that wellbeing is shaped by societal, historical, and cultural contexts, and I’m committed to offering holistic, trauma-informed, and tailored support that acknowledges these influences.
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 strive to be neurodiversity, gender, sexuality, and ethical non-monogamy affirming in my practice. I recognise that wellbeing is shaped by societal, historical, and cultural contexts, and I’m committed to offering holistic, trauma-informed, and tailored support that acknowledges these influences.
I work with children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing difficulty with anxiety (including OCD), depression, trauma, brain injuries, life stress and grief.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who enjoys working with people of all ages, genders and difficulties. I particularly enjoy working with young people and young adults who are struggling with their mental health in our challenging world.
I work with children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing difficulty with anxiety (including OCD), depression, trauma, brain injuries, life stress and grief.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who enjoys working with people of all ages, genders and difficulties. I particularly enjoy working with young people and young adults who are struggling with their mental health in our challenging world.
Whether you’re looking to learn new skills and strategies, heal from trauma, or seeking a listening ear, I have the experience and expertise to help.
My therapy approach is evidence-based, collaborative and loosely structured. I offer EMDR and cognitive & behaviour-based therapies, including CBT, DBT skills, and ACT.
Whether you’re looking to learn new skills and strategies, heal from trauma, or seeking a listening ear, I have the experience and expertise to help.
My therapy approach is evidence-based, collaborative and loosely structured. I offer EMDR and cognitive & behaviour-based therapies, including CBT, DBT skills, and ACT.
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When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.