Career Guidance Therapists in Hamilton

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Esmae McKenzie-Norton
Psychologist, MPsych
Online Only
There is nothing clients can surprise me with, so if you're looking for a safe space to talk with someone, you can be assured of a non-judgemental, confidential, and safe space with me. I have been a registered psychologist since 2011 and I am passionate about supporting people to be the best version of themselves at home and in the workplace. I work with people experiencing burnout and workplace conflict, those keen to enhance their relationships, people seeking to process and manage anxiety and trauma, people wanting leadership coaching, and other psychologists looking for supervision.
There is nothing clients can surprise me with, so if you're looking for a safe space to talk with someone, you can be assured of a non-judgemental, confidential, and safe space with me. I have been a registered psychologist since 2011 and I am passionate about supporting people to be the best version of themselves at home and in the workplace. I work with people experiencing burnout and workplace conflict, those keen to enhance their relationships, people seeking to process and manage anxiety and trauma, people wanting leadership coaching, and other psychologists looking for supervision.
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Dr. Adrienna Ember
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! You've made the courageous decision to address the challenges in your life. If you prefer a solution focused, accelerated therapy, I might be the right therapist for you: As a clinical psychologist, personal development strategist (life coach) & EMDR therapist, I'm committed to supporting you towards leading a more fulfilling life, in harmony with your values and aspirations. I'm also a supervisor for a wide range of professionals. My interdisciplinary & multicultural background strengthened my passion to work with people of various cultures, spiritualities, and sexual orientations. I also speak Hungarian and German.
Welcome! You've made the courageous decision to address the challenges in your life. If you prefer a solution focused, accelerated therapy, I might be the right therapist for you: As a clinical psychologist, personal development strategist (life coach) & EMDR therapist, I'm committed to supporting you towards leading a more fulfilling life, in harmony with your values and aspirations. I'm also a supervisor for a wide range of professionals. My interdisciplinary & multicultural background strengthened my passion to work with people of various cultures, spiritualities, and sexual orientations. I also speak Hungarian and German.
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All Blokes Counselling limited
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Hamilton 3214
An empathetic ear to the stresses impacting your life. Giving you tools and techniques to ease the burden and help conquer the obstacles holding you back.
An empathetic ear to the stresses impacting your life. Giving you tools and techniques to ease the burden and help conquer the obstacles holding you back.
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Tracey Larsen Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Serves Area
I’m here to support you through life’s transitions—whether you’re facing unexpected curveballs, seeking to create meaningful change, or navigating conflict and stress that disrupt your daily life. Together, we work to uncover new meaning, joy, and a renewed sense of purpose in your life. I also have a background in supporting individuals living with chronic health challenges, helping them discover practical ways to manage symptoms, come to terms with their situation, and process grief from lost dreams and goals.
I’m here to support you through life’s transitions—whether you’re facing unexpected curveballs, seeking to create meaningful change, or navigating conflict and stress that disrupt your daily life. Together, we work to uncover new meaning, joy, and a renewed sense of purpose in your life. I also have a background in supporting individuals living with chronic health challenges, helping them discover practical ways to manage symptoms, come to terms with their situation, and process grief from lost dreams and goals.
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Sally Williams
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Serves Area
I specialise in providing a safe, inclusive space for marginalised communities, including LGBTQIA+, sex worker, and neurodiverse clients. I understand the challenges of navigating identity, stigma, and societal pressures. In my practice, I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental space for clients to explore, affirm, or reflect on their identities. Together, we build resilience, address challenges, and focus on growth. Therapy is tailored to each individual’s unique journey, ensuring a respectful and empowering experience for all.
I specialise in providing a safe, inclusive space for marginalised communities, including LGBTQIA+, sex worker, and neurodiverse clients. I understand the challenges of navigating identity, stigma, and societal pressures. In my practice, I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental space for clients to explore, affirm, or reflect on their identities. Together, we build resilience, address challenges, and focus on growth. Therapy is tailored to each individual’s unique journey, ensuring a respectful and empowering experience for all.
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Megan Carter, Ocean Psy Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych
Online Only
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.
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.
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Dr. Maria Rotella
Psychologist
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about helping people break through barriers that are commonly imposed by the dominant culture while finding ways to work more comfortably both inside and outside ‘the box’ to achieve goals. I've worked with clients in settings ranging from prison to university, and you can count on my acceptance ‘as you are’ without judgment while helping you recognize and recover your own strengths. I bring expertise to support you with a wide variety of concerns, and I have particularly enjoyed working with clients whose lived experience includes neurodiversity, gender diversity, and relationship diversity.
I am passionate about helping people break through barriers that are commonly imposed by the dominant culture while finding ways to work more comfortably both inside and outside ‘the box’ to achieve goals. I've worked with clients in settings ranging from prison to university, and you can count on my acceptance ‘as you are’ without judgment while helping you recognize and recover your own strengths. I bring expertise to support you with a wide variety of concerns, and I have particularly enjoyed working with clients whose lived experience includes neurodiversity, gender diversity, and relationship diversity.
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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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Photo of Tersia Delene Woodenberg - Soulcheck Holistic Therapy, MCouns
Soulcheck Holistic Therapy
Verified Verified
Serves Area
My passion and purpose? To empower you to live your best Life. Acknowledging the principle that humans are interdependent beings, we understand that isolation is not sustainable; we rely on healthy relationships, community, connection and empathy for our well-being. Recognising that shifts in our circumstances, whether good or bad, can affect our, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. My holistic approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of your challenge. "Empowering you with holistic, client-centered strategies to achieve health, well-being, and inner healing for yourself.
My passion and purpose? To empower you to live your best Life. Acknowledging the principle that humans are interdependent beings, we understand that isolation is not sustainable; we rely on healthy relationships, community, connection and empathy for our well-being. Recognising that shifts in our circumstances, whether good or bad, can affect our, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. My holistic approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of your challenge. "Empowering you with holistic, client-centered strategies to achieve health, well-being, and inner healing for yourself.
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Glen - Anxiety, Grief, Relationships, Motivation
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Serves Area
Kia ora. I’m Glen. I’m a counsellor and I help people to find things. Find peace. Find strength. Find connection. Find energy. Find answers. Find purpose. Find a way forward. Because we can get a bit lost when we're challenged by life. Stuck. Confused. Conflicted. To me, counselling is about making time and space in your week to untangle things, lay them out, move the pieces around and start to get a better picture of what is going on. Then we can work with life rather than against it and hopefully move towards better days. Visit lostandfoundcounselling.co.nz for more info.
Kia ora. I’m Glen. I’m a counsellor and I help people to find things. Find peace. Find strength. Find connection. Find energy. Find answers. Find purpose. Find a way forward. Because we can get a bit lost when we're challenged by life. Stuck. Confused. Conflicted. To me, counselling is about making time and space in your week to untangle things, lay them out, move the pieces around and start to get a better picture of what is going on. Then we can work with life rather than against it and hopefully move towards better days. Visit lostandfoundcounselling.co.nz for more info.
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Araxi Mavridis
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Serves Area
we all experience some type of setbacks during our lifetime. Things like anxiety, identity crisis, grief, break ups, etc. having an impartial, non-judgmental with a counsellor can help gain clarity, understanding and tools to work with the issue.
we all experience some type of setbacks during our lifetime. Things like anxiety, identity crisis, grief, break ups, etc. having an impartial, non-judgmental with a counsellor can help gain clarity, understanding and tools to work with the issue.
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Charmaine Bright @ Bright Wellbeing Counselling
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My approach draws on traditional and alternative counselling modalities. I use these approaches to empower my clients and my practice is strongly grounded in spirituality and energy psychology. Nourishment and healing are facilitated through energy-integration, visualisation, inner-child work and support in recovering a sense of self.
My approach draws on traditional and alternative counselling modalities. I use these approaches to empower my clients and my practice is strongly grounded in spirituality and energy psychology. Nourishment and healing are facilitated through energy-integration, visualisation, inner-child work and support in recovering a sense of self.
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Nat Phillips | Online & Email Therapy
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 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 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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Dr Paul Duignan
Psychologist, PhD
Serves Area
I give my clients practical tools to manage stress, address life's challenges, resolve career and relationship issues, worry and sadness.
I work with those facing stress and life issues, with organisations & leaders (see Leaders.DrPaul.Online) and supervise professionals (see Supervision.DrPaul.Online). Beyond just supportive counselling, being a Registered Clinical Psychologist, I offer structured assessment, diagnosis where needed, and strong evidence-based solutions. Clients' comments: 'Paul was able to articulate what was going on for me'. 'I highly recommend him'. His approach was 'methodical, thoughtful, interesting and implementable, and made me feel comfortable and listened to'. 'Seeing Paul, I am now more confident, relaxed and a better person as a result'.
I give my clients practical tools to manage stress, address life's challenges, resolve career and relationship issues, worry and sadness.
I work with those facing stress and life issues, with organisations & leaders (see Leaders.DrPaul.Online) and supervise professionals (see Supervision.DrPaul.Online). Beyond just supportive counselling, being a Registered Clinical Psychologist, I offer structured assessment, diagnosis where needed, and strong evidence-based solutions. Clients' comments: 'Paul was able to articulate what was going on for me'. 'I highly recommend him'. His approach was 'methodical, thoughtful, interesting and implementable, and made me feel comfortable and listened to'. 'Seeing Paul, I am now more confident, relaxed and a better person as a result'.
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Franciska Neuhäuser
Verified Verified
Online Only
Are you feeling distressed, lost, anxious, or overwhelmed? Living an extraordinary and joyful life is about ending the mental suffering when events outside of your control occur. 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. I work exclusively with adults of all ages; and welcome cultural, spiritual, sexual, gender, and neuro diversity.
Are you feeling distressed, lost, anxious, or overwhelmed? Living an extraordinary and joyful life is about ending the mental suffering when events outside of your control occur. 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. I work exclusively with adults of all ages; and welcome cultural, spiritual, sexual, gender, and neuro diversity.
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More Therapists Nearby

Hope Social Work Services
Verified Verified
Matamata 3400
Ms. Tracey Simmonds Bachelor of Social Work she, her, hers Social worker Kia ora. With a wealth of lived experiences and holding a Bachelor of Social Work, my approach involves collaborative goal planning, and ensuring clients have a voice in shaping their journey. I am a strong advocate for social justice and actively work to create safe and inclusive spaces where individuals feel a sense of belonging. I utilize evidence-based practices to address issues such as trauma, mental health and systemic barriers, helping clients navigate complex situations and achieve their goals.
Ms. Tracey Simmonds Bachelor of Social Work she, her, hers Social worker Kia ora. With a wealth of lived experiences and holding a Bachelor of Social Work, my approach involves collaborative goal planning, and ensuring clients have a voice in shaping their journey. I am a strong advocate for social justice and actively work to create safe and inclusive spaces where individuals feel a sense of belonging. I utilize evidence-based practices to address issues such as trauma, mental health and systemic barriers, helping clients navigate complex situations and achieve their goals.
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Online Therapists

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Val Hayes
Counsellor, MNZAC
Auckland 1011
My ideal client may be any age between 16 and 99. Motivated and curious. Ready to try some different ways of thinking and interacting with their body, feelings, mind and spirit. Open to exploring, with me ... their world view, how it has shaped life currently and how they would like it to look. Their issues may include relationships (parents, children, partner, divorce, colleagues etc) review and reset, anxiety, depression, self esteem, loss of direction, stuckness, ageing, loneliness, stereotyping. Their needs are typically to belong, be loved and respected with the goal of finding a peaceful heart and meaningful connections.
My ideal client may be any age between 16 and 99. Motivated and curious. Ready to try some different ways of thinking and interacting with their body, feelings, mind and spirit. Open to exploring, with me ... their world view, how it has shaped life currently and how they would like it to look. Their issues may include relationships (parents, children, partner, divorce, colleagues etc) review and reset, anxiety, depression, self esteem, loss of direction, stuckness, ageing, loneliness, stereotyping. Their needs are typically to belong, be loved and respected with the goal of finding a peaceful heart and meaningful connections.
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Rebecca Thurlow
Psychologist, MPsych
Tauranga 3110
My name is Rebecca Thurlow, I am a registered Psychologist with an interest in working with adolescents and adults. I have experience working in the public sector. I support people with a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, low mood, emotional dysregulation, personality disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and trauma. I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. I use an integrative approach which helps to tailor therapy to each individual client.
My name is Rebecca Thurlow, I am a registered Psychologist with an interest in working with adolescents and adults. I have experience working in the public sector. I support people with a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, low mood, emotional dysregulation, personality disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and trauma. I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. I use an integrative approach which helps to tailor therapy to each individual client.
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Prue Turner
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Orewa 0931
I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches. I will empower you to tackle life’s challenges and seize opportunities, equipping you with clarity and the confidence to move forward instinctively. I am passionate about supporting people achieving greater happiness, self-fulfilment and positive health outcomes. This is derived from my own immensely positive experience when I engaged a Counsellor for support when I felt “stuck” in my thirties. I discovered that turning to friends or family had its challenges as they are often busy with their own lives.
I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches. I will empower you to tackle life’s challenges and seize opportunities, equipping you with clarity and the confidence to move forward instinctively. I am passionate about supporting people achieving greater happiness, self-fulfilment and positive health outcomes. This is derived from my own immensely positive experience when I engaged a Counsellor for support when I felt “stuck” in my thirties. I discovered that turning to friends or family had its challenges as they are often busy with their own lives.
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Madhu Chandra
Psychotherapist, MPsych, PBANZ
1 Endorsed
Auckland 0626
Life can feel overwhelming at times. You may find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck and unsure of what to do. Reaching out for support takes courage - and you don't have to figure it out alone. Our belief systems and behaviours form through childhood experiences and can become automatic responses to current situations. Talk therapy helps bring these patterns to light so you can understand yourself better. As adults this helps to make mindful, conscious choices and decisions. I offer a caring, empathic and non-judgmental space, in person or online, where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and patterns.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. You may find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck and unsure of what to do. Reaching out for support takes courage - and you don't have to figure it out alone. Our belief systems and behaviours form through childhood experiences and can become automatic responses to current situations. Talk therapy helps bring these patterns to light so you can understand yourself better. As adults this helps to make mindful, conscious choices and decisions. I offer a caring, empathic and non-judgmental space, in person or online, where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and patterns.
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Career Guidance Counsellors

How do I know if I need career counselling?

Determining whether a career counsellor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counselling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counsellor.

Who can benefit from career counselling?

Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counselling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counselling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counsellor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counselling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.

How long does career counselling typically last?

The length of career counselling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counselling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counsellor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.

How to prepare for career counselling?

Clients can prepare for career counselling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counsellor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counsellor, particularly if the career counsellor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counselling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.