Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Hamilton
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.
I am an enthusiastic, energetic and reliable individual with a wealth of experiences combined with appropriate qualifications who has been supporting individuals through general, complex and diverse issues they may experience. I believe in creative yet simple ways to bring out positive emotional, social and cognitive changes in people. I have a diverse and comprehensive educational background from the University of Adelaide and Delhi (India). I have current police checks, all my DCSI screenings. Providing E-Counselling to NRIs and Indians. In one sentence, encouraging self care, positivity and mental health is my life’s passion.
I am an enthusiastic, energetic and reliable individual with a wealth of experiences combined with appropriate qualifications who has been supporting individuals through general, complex and diverse issues they may experience. I believe in creative yet simple ways to bring out positive emotional, social and cognitive changes in people. I have a diverse and comprehensive educational background from the University of Adelaide and Delhi (India). I have current police checks, all my DCSI screenings. Providing E-Counselling to NRIs and Indians. In one sentence, encouraging self care, positivity and mental health is my life’s passion.
Amber is a member of the New Zealand Psychologist Board. She values an open and nonjudgemental therapy space, to ensure her clients feel supported. 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 is currently approved by the New Zealand Psychology Board to provide comprehensive Cognitive, Educational and Neurodevelopmental assessments and provide diagnoses. Amber has completed comprehensive training to provide Eating Disorder based therapy.
Amber is a member of the New Zealand Psychologist Board. She values an open and nonjudgemental therapy space, to ensure her clients feel supported. 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 is currently approved by the New Zealand Psychology Board to provide comprehensive Cognitive, Educational and Neurodevelopmental assessments and provide diagnoses. Amber has completed comprehensive training to provide Eating Disorder based therapy.
I work with all ages and specialise working with teens and young adults who are struggling. Challenges can come from anywhere; the loss of a loved one, a health condition, problems at school or work, anxiety, trauma, bullying, depression, attacks on dignity, abuse, or being spoken to in unhelpful ways. Problems can get you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless and stuck. I invite you to let me journey with you from that stuck place to hope and peace.
I work with all ages and specialise working with teens and young adults who are struggling. Challenges can come from anywhere; the loss of a loved one, a health condition, problems at school or work, anxiety, trauma, bullying, depression, attacks on dignity, abuse, or being spoken to in unhelpful ways. Problems can get you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless and stuck. I invite you to let me journey with you from that stuck place to hope and peace.
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As an individual, you might feel lost, defeated, and uncertain about what's wrong with you. The feeling of depression or anxiety may sometimes be hard to differentiate. You crave control over your life, and you want to feel better. You're tired of feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and scared. You desire peace in your life.
As an individual, you might feel lost, defeated, and uncertain about what's wrong with you. The feeling of depression or anxiety may sometimes be hard to differentiate. You crave control over your life, and you want to feel better. You're tired of feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and scared. You desire peace in your life.
Anelda Huisamen (née Kloppers) is a senior clinical psychologist, with interests in personal growth, supporting parents and children with neurodiversity, major life adjustments and trauma, attachment difficulties, ongoing emotional and behavioural difficulties, tics, body image and anxiety disorders. Comprehensive assessment and therapy services are offered.
Anelda Huisamen (née Kloppers) is a senior clinical psychologist, with interests in personal growth, supporting parents and children with neurodiversity, major life adjustments and trauma, attachment difficulties, ongoing emotional and behavioural difficulties, tics, body image and anxiety disorders. Comprehensive assessment and therapy services are offered.
Gerry Douglas works professionally as an EMDR Clinician, Relationship Counsellor, & Learning Difficulties Remediation Specialist.
Most clients see Gerry for 6-10 appointments. He uses a combination of therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, and Neurotiming Therapy (Interactive Metronome). Appointment times and costs range from 60 mins ($230) to 90 mins ($345). See Gerry's website (GerryDouglas.nz) and book a 30 minute online introductory session for $60.00
Gerry Douglas works professionally as an EMDR Clinician, Relationship Counsellor, & Learning Difficulties Remediation Specialist.
Most clients see Gerry for 6-10 appointments. He uses a combination of therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, and Neurotiming Therapy (Interactive Metronome). Appointment times and costs range from 60 mins ($230) to 90 mins ($345). See Gerry's website (GerryDouglas.nz) and book a 30 minute online introductory session for $60.00
I work with adults,couples,young people and families. Tailored counselling that focuses specifically on YOU - what works for you. I work with individuals who are feeling stuck, dysregulated I’m proudly person centered, placing relationships and relatability at forefront of my practice. I have a Masters in Counselling, work with young adults, couples and women. I am also an ADHD centric counsellor, working with people (diagnosed or undiagnosed), offer specialist ADHD couples therapy. I use the Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults (DIVA-5) to understand diagnosis and treatment pathways, as well as coaching for understanding ADHD.
I work with adults,couples,young people and families. Tailored counselling that focuses specifically on YOU - what works for you. I work with individuals who are feeling stuck, dysregulated I’m proudly person centered, placing relationships and relatability at forefront of my practice. I have a Masters in Counselling, work with young adults, couples and women. I am also an ADHD centric counsellor, working with people (diagnosed or undiagnosed), offer specialist ADHD couples therapy. I use the Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults (DIVA-5) to understand diagnosis and treatment pathways, as well as coaching for understanding ADHD.
Action Potential Psychology - Micaela Goldsmith
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Auckland 1071
Waitlist for new clients
I provide a safe, non judgemental space to explore areas of your life you are struggling with or challenges you are facing. We will work collaboratively to develop individualised practical coping strategies to create meaningful change and meet your therapy goals. I aim to ensure that the entire process is open and transparent from beginning to end and that you leave feeling confident you can continue the progress gained over the course of our sessions.
I provide a safe, non judgemental space to explore areas of your life you are struggling with or challenges you are facing. We will work collaboratively to develop individualised practical coping strategies to create meaningful change and meet your therapy goals. I aim to ensure that the entire process is open and transparent from beginning to end and that you leave feeling confident you can continue the progress gained over the course of our sessions.
Dinan Ibrahim, counselling and coaching.
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Auckland 1060
My ideal client is someone seeking a safe, supportive space to heal from trauma, anxiety, or life transitions. They may struggle with self-worth, relationships, or past experiences that feel overwhelming. They need understanding, guidance, and practical tools to navigate emotions and build resilience. Their goal is to regain confidence, find inner peace, and create meaningful connections. They seek therapy to be heard, to heal, and to grow into the best version of themselves. They want to feel safe, empowered, and supported.
My ideal client is someone seeking a safe, supportive space to heal from trauma, anxiety, or life transitions. They may struggle with self-worth, relationships, or past experiences that feel overwhelming. They need understanding, guidance, and practical tools to navigate emotions and build resilience. Their goal is to regain confidence, find inner peace, and create meaningful connections. They seek therapy to be heard, to heal, and to grow into the best version of themselves. They want to feel safe, empowered, and supported.
I am a mindfulness based therapist, prolific throughout Australasia. My work uses ACT, CFT, RLT & DBT, but the key to my approach is appropriate validation, relational emphasis and healing the Inner Child that runs our lives.
I believe that to draw breath is to have won the lottery, but to keep winning we have to be present within ourselves. We are all on a moving wellness spectrum, and support is a logical need. Ready to assist you with struggles through Adult ADHD, substance dependency, relationships, 'subclinical mental health issues' i.e. grief, anxiety, parenting, doubt, feeling stuck. I am a mindfulness coach & supervisor.
I am a mindfulness based therapist, prolific throughout Australasia. My work uses ACT, CFT, RLT & DBT, but the key to my approach is appropriate validation, relational emphasis and healing the Inner Child that runs our lives.
I believe that to draw breath is to have won the lottery, but to keep winning we have to be present within ourselves. We are all on a moving wellness spectrum, and support is a logical need. Ready to assist you with struggles through Adult ADHD, substance dependency, relationships, 'subclinical mental health issues' i.e. grief, anxiety, parenting, doubt, feeling stuck. I am a mindfulness coach & supervisor.
I can offer short term and long term private counselling sessions for clients with issues that range from everyday life challenges to issues that are more complex. By walking alongside clients my goal is to support clients to develop strategies and skills to navigate and work through their personal challenges.
I can offer short term and long term private counselling sessions for clients with issues that range from everyday life challenges to issues that are more complex. By walking alongside clients my goal is to support clients to develop strategies and skills to navigate and work through their personal challenges.
I work with individuals, couples, youth and families. I provide individual counselling and family therapy. I have specific experience with families/whanau and children/adolescents where mental health can result in difficult in behavioural and emotional problems that fracture relationships. I provide counselling services for a wide range of issues for those 16 years of age and above. Including: Relationships, Family issues, Mediation, Caregivers raising children, Domestic Violence, Grief and loss, Trauma, Emotional regulation, Self harm & Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety & Depression, Stress, Self Esteem and Eating
I work with individuals, couples, youth and families. I provide individual counselling and family therapy. I have specific experience with families/whanau and children/adolescents where mental health can result in difficult in behavioural and emotional problems that fracture relationships. I provide counselling services for a wide range of issues for those 16 years of age and above. Including: Relationships, Family issues, Mediation, Caregivers raising children, Domestic Violence, Grief and loss, Trauma, Emotional regulation, Self harm & Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety & Depression, Stress, Self Esteem and Eating
Ideal clients could be suffering from disappointing life experiences, an unfair chance at life and those who are needing awhi, encouragement and support. They can be feeling sad or down, confused, have a reduced ability to concentrate, fearful, mood swings, feelings of guilt, withdrawal, loneliness, tiredness, low energy or have trouble sleeping. Understanding these issues by listening, identifying their needs and determine some goals may help formulate changing circumstances for a better future of growth and prosperity; a balanced life with whānau, friends and work situations.
Ideal clients could be suffering from disappointing life experiences, an unfair chance at life and those who are needing awhi, encouragement and support. They can be feeling sad or down, confused, have a reduced ability to concentrate, fearful, mood swings, feelings of guilt, withdrawal, loneliness, tiredness, low energy or have trouble sleeping. Understanding these issues by listening, identifying their needs and determine some goals may help formulate changing circumstances for a better future of growth and prosperity; a balanced life with whānau, friends and work situations.
I am a warm and friendly therapist, who loves supporting children, adolescents and parents with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties. I can support with anxiety , low mood, academic difficulties, ADHD, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, divorce or any other areas where your child may feel stuck. My goals include helping my young clients to reach their full potential, as well as well as increasing their self-belief and overall wellbeing. As I am an Educational Psychologist, I work only with mild to moderate difficulties and will refer clients to the correct professional, in the case of severe- or crisis presentation.
I am a warm and friendly therapist, who loves supporting children, adolescents and parents with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties. I can support with anxiety , low mood, academic difficulties, ADHD, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, divorce or any other areas where your child may feel stuck. My goals include helping my young clients to reach their full potential, as well as well as increasing their self-belief and overall wellbeing. As I am an Educational Psychologist, I work only with mild to moderate difficulties and will refer clients to the correct professional, in the case of severe- or crisis presentation.
Tēnā koe, I am a registered psychologist passionate about partnering with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan to enhance their wellbeing and to find sustainable solutions to a wide range of concerns. My practice is collaborative, empathetic, and evidence-based. I am also a trained mediator and am especially interested in supporting couples in conflict and families in transition (during and after separation).
Tēnā koe, I am a registered psychologist passionate about partnering with individuals, couples and families across the lifespan to enhance their wellbeing and to find sustainable solutions to a wide range of concerns. My practice is collaborative, empathetic, and evidence-based. I am also a trained mediator and am especially interested in supporting couples in conflict and families in transition (during and after separation).
In our current world people are expected to enter into a competitive and turbulent world of rapid changes. Skills that are needed would be flexibility, versatility, innovation, creativity, self motivation (to enable a person to make his or her own choices and act on them) social skills (this includes respecting one self as well as understanding and respecting others and their values and cultures), emotionally competent (to be compassionate towards others, to understand and manage uncomfortable emotions), courage and coand confidence (to be responsible to be able to learn from their mistakes and to keep on trying).
In our current world people are expected to enter into a competitive and turbulent world of rapid changes. Skills that are needed would be flexibility, versatility, innovation, creativity, self motivation (to enable a person to make his or her own choices and act on them) social skills (this includes respecting one self as well as understanding and respecting others and their values and cultures), emotionally competent (to be compassionate towards others, to understand and manage uncomfortable emotions), courage and coand confidence (to be responsible to be able to learn from their mistakes and to keep on trying).
Are you feeling overwhelmed—by stress, anxiety, or difficult emotions? Navigating relationship challenges, questions of identity, or major life changes? Maybe certain patterns keep repeating, and you're not sure why. Therapy offers a space to untangle these struggles and move forward with clarity.
I’m originally from the UK, now based in West Auckland. My own experiences have shaped how I work: with curiosity, respect, and a belief that self-understanding leads to real change. I’ve supported teens and adults across a range of settings, including high schools, universities, addiction services, and emergency housing lodges.
Are you feeling overwhelmed—by stress, anxiety, or difficult emotions? Navigating relationship challenges, questions of identity, or major life changes? Maybe certain patterns keep repeating, and you're not sure why. Therapy offers a space to untangle these struggles and move forward with clarity.
I’m originally from the UK, now based in West Auckland. My own experiences have shaped how I work: with curiosity, respect, and a belief that self-understanding leads to real change. I’ve supported teens and adults across a range of settings, including high schools, universities, addiction services, and emergency housing lodges.
Psychotherapy is a deeply personal journey. This journey is unique to each individual, where the journey may begin with seeking purpose in the person’s life or seeking to make meaning of life and its mysteries. It may involve seeking relief from emotional pain and suffering or unbearable feelings. It might also consist of confronting shadows from your past or healing from a traumatic past event. I see my work as a psychotherapist as accompanying you on your journey together, where I hope to support you in finding growth, balance, and a sense of harmony and peace. In addition, I offer supervision, and K9-assisted therapy.
Psychotherapy is a deeply personal journey. This journey is unique to each individual, where the journey may begin with seeking purpose in the person’s life or seeking to make meaning of life and its mysteries. It may involve seeking relief from emotional pain and suffering or unbearable feelings. It might also consist of confronting shadows from your past or healing from a traumatic past event. I see my work as a psychotherapist as accompanying you on your journey together, where I hope to support you in finding growth, balance, and a sense of harmony and peace. In addition, I offer supervision, and K9-assisted therapy.
I offer both life coaching and therapy to help you become more your Self. We all have invitations for growth and healing in life, often through painful experiences. We seek healing and restoration, safety and connection. Therapy with me offers integration of our bodies, minds, souls and spirit, a journey of Restor(y)ing Self -through body focused “bottom up” and cognitive methods “top down “ modalities of therapy to integrate a fully inclusive healing journey. The therapeutic relationships is deeply respectful of your own wisdoms and strengths, offering a collaboration where we learn from each other, individually or in relationship
I offer both life coaching and therapy to help you become more your Self. We all have invitations for growth and healing in life, often through painful experiences. We seek healing and restoration, safety and connection. Therapy with me offers integration of our bodies, minds, souls and spirit, a journey of Restor(y)ing Self -through body focused “bottom up” and cognitive methods “top down “ modalities of therapy to integrate a fully inclusive healing journey. The therapeutic relationships is deeply respectful of your own wisdoms and strengths, offering a collaboration where we learn from each other, individually or in relationship
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Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.