Therapists in Wellington District
Marie Baker
Verified
Verified
I am dedicated to nurturing children's wellbeing so that they can experience life knowing they are of value and having inner strengths to draw on. I work with children (3yrs - 12yrs) experiencing emotional, social and behavioural difficulties. I use play therapy to help children through both common childhood struggles and more serious concerns. Play is used because children can express more through play than they are able to with words, and because play provides a way for children to work through struggles that feels safe. Play therapy is an evidence based practice.
Aims Beech
Counsellor
Kia ora I'm Aims. I am currently offering 1:1 AOD counselling and supervision online. I offer a person-centered approach to addressing substance use and supporting you to improve your life circumstances related to your goals. This involves harm reduction, relapse prevention and recovery capital - rather than the traditional abstinence approach. I am also providing supervision as a qualified DAPAANZ supervisor.
Steve McVey
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified
Verified
Steve has extensive experience working with adults and young people on a variety of issues, including grief and loss, anxiety, depression, issues around adjustment/life changes, interpersonal issues to gender and sexuality. As a registered counsellor and supervisor with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors he uses evidenced based approaches to support clients wanting explore aspects of their life while raising awareness and building resilience. Steve is warm with a sense of humor and particularly passionate about supporting marginalised and LBGTQI+ people. He's held various roles in NGOs & PHOs in Australia the UK and NZ.
Not accepting new clients
Dr. David Fitzpatrick-Cockram
Psychologist, PsychD
Verified
Verified
Are you a successful high achiever, but have emotional and behavioural challenges that are impacting your quality of life? You expect the best and your healthcare professionals are no exception. Confidentiality and discretion are of paramount importance to you.
Not accepting new clients
Psychology&Counselling Partners Ltd, Dr Deb Fraser
PhD
I work with people on their healing journey who are over 20yrs who are not finding meaning in their life struggles. It may be despondency, fear, difficulties in relationships, a lack of self-compassion and/or other issues that fuel their troubles. Within the therapeutic relationship we explore what's been previously unheard and unacknowledged to find a place of safety, ease and peace inside and out. Difficult feelings are signals to unmet needs, and together we explore and work through unfinished business and grief to arrive at needs being met, self-acceptance and previously untapped positive energy (prev as a Health Psychologist).
Dr Paul Duignan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am both a clinical psychologist and organisation strategist. I work with individuals and organisations, including in the cross-over area between personal and professional wellbeing and career issues. I have experience in many different high-pressure organisations in many sectors: health, public, nonprofit, entrepreneurial and startups. I work face to face and online with people from all walks of life. Recent client feedback on my work: 'I was quite astounded with how spot on you were with being able to articulate what was going on for me'. I use a practical approach based on using the best current evidence about what works.
Waitlist for new clients
Nigel Guy
Counsellor
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Tēnā koe, I'm Nigel. I'm a CBT and EMDR therapist based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington. I identify as queer and use he/him/his pronouns. 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. I offer a range of talking therapies for any emotional or mental health concern including: low mood, problem anxiety, stress, LGBTQIA+ issues, relationship difficulties, work and career issues, trauma, sleep difficulties, problem substance use, grief, and more.
Waitlist for new clients
Molly Ann Ireland
Counsellor, MA
As a certified NLP Master Wellbeing Coach, Trainer, Instructor, and licensed Ericksonian Hypnotherapist, I use a wide range of other therapeutic tools to help people increase effectiveness and wellbeing. I support the release of trapped emotions, reduce depression and anxiety, and manage personality disorders, low self-esteem, and other forms of emotional imbalance. I also specialise in helping parents and families create more empowering and loving relationships.
Jeltsje Keizer
Counsellor
Verified
Verified
Tēnā koe, I'm Jeltsje (pronounced Yelt-sha), I am based in Island Bay, Wellington. I provide Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. I have been a therapist for the last 17 years. I also provide clinical supervision, group work, teaching and am a manager of a small team. I'm Dutch and have lived in Aotearoa most of my life, growing up in Southland, and living in Wellington for more than 20 years. I am a mother to three teenagers, two rabbits and a greyhound.
Nicole Wijngaarden Coaching
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.
Mary-Rose Dias
MSc
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I specialise in supporting clients to improve well-being on a mental, physical, emotional and spiritual level and cultivate a positive and healthy relationship with themselves and others. Oftentimes my clients are navigating stressful life events, negative thoughts, habits or patterns that aren't serving them, fearful thinking and/or low self-esteem. I hold a safe space for each of my clients and empower them to welcome all thoughts, feelings, emotions, sensations as they are, gently with no judgement. I also support my clients to discover their strengths, passions and purpose and find meaning, joy and happiness in their lives.
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Counsellor, MCouns, MNZAC
Verified
Verified
As we go through life we come across many possible routes. With so many different roads to choose from, it can sometimes be difficult to decide which choice most fits who we are as a person. That's where counselling comes in. Working together, I will help you either get the most from the route you're on, or assist you in getting back on the roundabout and finding a new road or life direction. Helping you find what's best for you is something that I am passionate about. We all need a hand at different points in our lives. Standing alongside you, I will work in a collaborative way, using many different approaches to help you
O'Donis Person
Verified
Verified
I have helped hundreds of individuals throughout my decade of experience in mental health navigate releasing and changing unuseful behavioral patterns.
Diane McIndoe
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Specialising in longer-term work, I offer an authentic and caring therapeutic relationship to support your development, self awareness, vitality, stability and connection with others.
Mind Matters Most - Sander Sollie
Psychologist, MSc
Verified
Verified
Whether you’re interested in personal development and change, organizing and exploring group dynamics or learning and training, you might just have found what you were looking for. There is a way to overcome any problem and a personalised approach guided by excellent clinical skills, is the best and most effective way to reach that goal. Improve your performance, quit smoking, lose weight, lift your mood, face your challenges, reduce anxiety and help yourself to become who you want to be.
Tam Korodi
MA
Hi, I'm Tam! I'm an attachment expert and I specialise exclusively in relationship issues, both romantic and familial. Whether you're a couple facing difficulties, a single person struggling to establish and maintain romantic relationships, or someone in the midst of a tumultuous breakup or divorce, I'm here to support you. I also offer guidance to clients dealing with challenging relationships with their parents or other family members. For my single female clients, I offer my signature 10-session program designed to help you find the right partner and build a healthy, lasting relationship.
Judy Anne Dunce
Counsellor
Verified
Verified
Kia ora, I provide trauma informed therapy including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for individuals, including children and adolescents. I am based in the northern suburbs of Wellington. I have spent the past four years working in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health service.
Kelly Lawrence
Psychologist, MSc
Verified
Verified
So often we talk or act in ways we wouldn't choose to if we were being our authentic selves. I use a 'parts approach' to help my clients make sense of their mind and bodies. With awareness, they learn to respond to stressors in their life with more choice and freedom.
Anne Holleron
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Verified
Verified
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.
Bodywise NZ Eating Disorder Therapy
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Verified
Verified
At BodyWise New Zealand we provide evidence-based treatment for all eating, body weight and shape concerns including: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Body image concerns and other disordered eating (such as EDNOS). We consider it important to match the therapeutic approach to the specific client, based on their unique difficulties, age and the changes they would like to work towards in their lives. Our therapists draw from a wide range of therapeutic approaches, both individual and family therapy and our treatment recommendations will be specifically tailored to you and your current difficulties.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.