Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Wellington
I am a counsellor and trauma therapist, specialised in including the body in therapeutic work.
My Bachelor of Counselling has given me a strong foundation in a variety of counselling approaches. Since then, I have continued my studies in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Insights from neuroscience have shown how important it is to listen to and work with the body, when we are dealing with challenges like trauma, anxiety and depression. Together, we can find safe ways to access the wisdom of the body, which will lead to healing and insights much deeper than just using our thinking mind.
I am a counsellor and trauma therapist, specialised in including the body in therapeutic work.
My Bachelor of Counselling has given me a strong foundation in a variety of counselling approaches. Since then, I have continued my studies in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Insights from neuroscience have shown how important it is to listen to and work with the body, when we are dealing with challenges like trauma, anxiety and depression. Together, we can find safe ways to access the wisdom of the body, which will lead to healing and insights much deeper than just using our thinking mind.
, 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 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 am a registered psychotherapist and supervisor specialising in grief, loss, trauma, and complex transitions.
You may be experiecing grief, loss, or a transition where you feel lost or overwhelmed. This could be a lifetime of losses (death or non death), something impending, a bereavement, a relationship under strain, a season of life that no longer fits or a change at work. You may be experiencing anxiety or depression and want to feel heard, seen and understood, as well as maybe making changes in your life. I work with adults navigating these experiences, and with people who are simply seeking to understand themselves better. I also offer professional clinical supervision.
I am a registered psychotherapist and supervisor specialising in grief, loss, trauma, and complex transitions.
You may be experiecing grief, loss, or a transition where you feel lost or overwhelmed. This could be a lifetime of losses (death or non death), something impending, a bereavement, a relationship under strain, a season of life that no longer fits or a change at work. You may be experiencing anxiety or depression and want to feel heard, seen and understood, as well as maybe making changes in your life. I work with adults navigating these experiences, and with people who are simply seeking to understand themselves better. I also offer professional clinical supervision.
I offer psychotherapy to work alongside you with what is troubling you, whether it is your current circumstances, a recent event, or more persistent experiences of depression, anxiety, self-criticism, interpersonal difficulties or grief. It’s an opportunity to explore more deeply your inner world and how this influences your relationships with yourself, others and life events.
I offer psychotherapy to work alongside you with what is troubling you, whether it is your current circumstances, a recent event, or more persistent experiences of depression, anxiety, self-criticism, interpersonal difficulties or grief. It’s an opportunity to explore more deeply your inner world and how this influences your relationships with yourself, others and life events.
Kia ora, welcome to this safe space for adults healing from anxiety, overwhelm or trauma.
In the first session we will learn what is important for you and discuss the direction for our work together. We will meet at a regular time weekly (recommended) or fortnightly and gently explore what is happening in your life right now and address any past hurts that affect how you feel. Everything you share with me is confidential and met with compassion.
Kia ora, welcome to this safe space for adults healing from anxiety, overwhelm or trauma.
In the first session we will learn what is important for you and discuss the direction for our work together. We will meet at a regular time weekly (recommended) or fortnightly and gently explore what is happening in your life right now and address any past hurts that affect how you feel. Everything you share with me is confidential and met with compassion.
As a psychotherapist, James is passionate about finding personal balance, growth, internal harmony and addressing traumas in various stages of a person’s life narrative.
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.
As a psychotherapist, James is passionate about finding personal balance, growth, internal harmony and addressing traumas in various stages of a person’s life narrative.
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.
My approach is trauma-informed and understands the body system adapts as needed to maintain safety.
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. I also provide ADHD + ASD assessments.
My approach is trauma-informed and understands the body system adapts as needed to maintain safety.
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. I also provide ADHD + ASD assessments.
I have a particular interest in the resolution of childhood adversity/ trauma and how these experiences intricately intertwine with present day difficulties.
I use evidence-based therapies (EMDR, CBT, DBT) with a client-centered approach for effective, lasting, positive change. I specialise in working with trauma and have helped people obtain successful outcomes with issues such as PTSD, anxiety difficulties, depression, grief, and self-esteem problems among others.
I have a particular interest in the resolution of childhood adversity/ trauma and how these experiences intricately intertwine with present day difficulties.
I use evidence-based therapies (EMDR, CBT, DBT) with a client-centered approach for effective, lasting, positive change. I specialise in working with trauma and have helped people obtain successful outcomes with issues such as PTSD, anxiety difficulties, depression, grief, and self-esteem problems among others.
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 offer anti-oppressive, trauma-informed counselling for South Asian & immigrant people of colour seeking a space where all of you is welcome—your body, your story, your cultural identity, and your lived experiences.
My approach combines nervous system science with embodied ancestral healing—drawing on trauma-informed yoga and movement, pūrākau (story work), and Indigenous models of wellbeing. Together, we explore the patterns that keep you in survival mode, gently reconnect you with your body and emotions, and help you move toward a life that honours who you are.
I offer anti-oppressive, trauma-informed counselling for South Asian & immigrant people of colour seeking a space where all of you is welcome—your body, your story, your cultural identity, and your lived experiences.
My approach combines nervous system science with embodied ancestral healing—drawing on trauma-informed yoga and movement, pūrākau (story work), and Indigenous models of wellbeing. Together, we explore the patterns that keep you in survival mode, gently reconnect you with your body and emotions, and help you move toward a life that honours who you are.
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.
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.
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 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.
I'm an Italian therapist and I offer supervision for professionals and trauma specialised therapy for adults and couples.
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.
I'm an Italian therapist and I offer supervision for professionals and trauma specialised therapy for adults and couples.
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.
If you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, or major life transitions such as migration or parenthood, I’m here to support you.
I use an integrative approach, combining CBT, ACT, and Psychodynamic Therapy, to meet your unique needs. I specialise in working with survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and complex trauma. I also have experience supporting clients through life transitions and the migration settlement process, helping them manage anxiety, stress, and grief.
If you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, or major life transitions such as migration or parenthood, I’m here to support you.
I use an integrative approach, combining CBT, ACT, and Psychodynamic Therapy, to meet your unique needs. I specialise in working with survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and complex trauma. I also have experience supporting clients through life transitions and the migration settlement process, helping them manage anxiety, stress, and grief.
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 hold a Master of Psychotherapy (First Class Honours) and am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), an evidence-based approach for processing trauma and reducing the ongoing impact of stressful or overwhelming experiences.
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 hold a Master of Psychotherapy (First Class Honours) and am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), an evidence-based approach for processing trauma and reducing the ongoing impact of stressful or overwhelming experiences.
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.”
Naomi is an Australian and NZ registered psychologist with 18 years experience working with adults, adolescents and children. Naomi is known for her warmth, understanding and approachability. She enjoys supporting and working alongside her clients to improve their quality of life and help them achieve their own personal goals.
Naomi is an Australian and NZ registered psychologist with 18 years experience working with adults, adolescents and children. Naomi is known for her warmth, understanding and approachability. She enjoys supporting and working alongside her clients to improve their quality of life and help them achieve their own personal goals.
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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.