Life Coaching Therapists in Hamilton

Malcolm Lawson
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
1 Endorsed
Hamilton 3204
I have experience working with rangatahi/youth and rainbow and disability communities, while welcoming people from all walks of life.
At Kaleidoscope, we use a combination of Pōwhiri Poutama, Te Whare Tapa Whā and Narrative styles of counselling. These styles of counselling combine to help form a strong therapeutic alliance.
I have experience working with rangatahi/youth and rainbow and disability communities, while welcoming people from all walks of life.
At Kaleidoscope, we use a combination of Pōwhiri Poutama, Te Whare Tapa Whā and Narrative styles of counselling. These styles of counselling combine to help form a strong therapeutic alliance.
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Trish, Life Wellness Coach
Counsellor
Online Only
I help clients manage their life wellness: relational, emotional, physical, mindful, and spiritual.
I provide strategies for maintaining a positive relationship with yourself and creating healthy connections with others. I help clients understand their thought processes when experiencing life transitions and changes in circumstances.
I help clients manage their life wellness: relational, emotional, physical, mindful, and spiritual.
I provide strategies for maintaining a positive relationship with yourself and creating healthy connections with others. I help clients understand their thought processes when experiencing life transitions and changes in circumstances.
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Catia Batalha
Psychotherapist, MA, PBANZ
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Having been trained as both a psychotherapist and a Yoga psychology teacher, I view life’s experiences as integral to our soul’s journey toward wholeness.
I am here to assist you in connecting with your inner source of wisdom, unlocking your full potential across multiple dimensions of life—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual—and overcoming the barriers that may be limiting you, including conditioning, harmful belief systems, distorted perceptions, and past traumas.
Having been trained as both a psychotherapist and a Yoga psychology teacher, I view life’s experiences as integral to our soul’s journey toward wholeness.
I am here to assist you in connecting with your inner source of wisdom, unlocking your full potential across multiple dimensions of life—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual—and overcoming the barriers that may be limiting you, including conditioning, harmful belief systems, distorted perceptions, and past traumas.
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Esmae McKenzie-Norton
Psychologist, MPsych
Online Only
I work with people experiencing burnout and workplace complexity and conflict, those keen to enhance their relationships, people seeking to process and manage anxiety and trauma, people wanting life and leadership coaching, and other psychologists and professionals looking for professional supervision.
My experience includes working with complex organisations, including government, health, business, not-for-profit, start-ups, and individuals. I am experienced and trained in burnout assessment and recovering, well-being assessment, psychosocial risk assessments, executive coaching, and professional supervision.
I work with people experiencing burnout and workplace complexity and conflict, those keen to enhance their relationships, people seeking to process and manage anxiety and trauma, people wanting life and leadership coaching, and other psychologists and professionals looking for professional supervision.
My experience includes working with complex organisations, including government, health, business, not-for-profit, start-ups, and individuals. I am experienced and trained in burnout assessment and recovering, well-being assessment, psychosocial risk assessments, executive coaching, and professional supervision.
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Focused Consulting Group - Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Hamilton 3200
At Focused Consulting Group, we offer a warm, confidential space to talk things through — whatever's on your mind. Whether it's something big or something you can't quite put your finger on, our counsellors are here to listen and support you at your own pace. You don't need to have everything figured out before you come in. Sometimes, having someone outside of your usual circle to talk to can help you make sense of what's going on, understand how you're feeling, and work out what might help. We have counselling appointments available in Hamilton, Cambridge and Te Awamutu.
At Focused Consulting Group, we offer a warm, confidential space to talk things through — whatever's on your mind. Whether it's something big or something you can't quite put your finger on, our counsellors are here to listen and support you at your own pace. You don't need to have everything figured out before you come in. Sometimes, having someone outside of your usual circle to talk to can help you make sense of what's going on, understand how you're feeling, and work out what might help. We have counselling appointments available in Hamilton, Cambridge and Te Awamutu.
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Abundance Wellness
Counsellor
Online Only
Hello My name is Kirandeep-Compassionate Guide on Your Healing Journey Kia ora, I'm a registered Social Worker and trauma-informed therapist passionate about helping you reconnect with yourself and find freedom from trauma's grip. With over five years supporting individuals through complex trauma, I've witnessed the profound transformation that happens when we address healing holistically—through mind, body, and community.
Hello My name is Kirandeep-Compassionate Guide on Your Healing Journey Kia ora, I'm a registered Social Worker and trauma-informed therapist passionate about helping you reconnect with yourself and find freedom from trauma's grip. With over five years supporting individuals through complex trauma, I've witnessed the profound transformation that happens when we address healing holistically—through mind, body, and community.
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Dr Adrienna Ember Clinical Psychologist/Supervisor
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You've made the courageous decision to address the challenges in your life.
Wealth/financial psychology provides support with mental/emotional stress triggered by wealth related problems. Being wealthy may contribute to a sense of isolation, unique family dynamics btw. partners or generations, shame, guilt, lack of purpose, indecisiveness about next steps in life, or how to proceed with inheritance or investment related decisions.
You've made the courageous decision to address the challenges in your life.
Wealth/financial psychology provides support with mental/emotional stress triggered by wealth related problems. Being wealthy may contribute to a sense of isolation, unique family dynamics btw. partners or generations, shame, guilt, lack of purpose, indecisiveness about next steps in life, or how to proceed with inheritance or investment related decisions.
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Nicola Gardner
Psychologist, PsychD
Hamilton 3214
Support, strategies and solutions for Adults, Adolescents (16+) and Couples. Evidenced based strategies developed with you. Special interest in building strong and healthy relationships, building self esteem, trauma, depression and anxiety, exploring new perspectives and strengthening coping skills.
Support, strategies and solutions for Adults, Adolescents (16+) and Couples. Evidenced based strategies developed with you. Special interest in building strong and healthy relationships, building self esteem, trauma, depression and anxiety, exploring new perspectives and strengthening coping skills.
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Pani Schutte
Psychologist
Online Only
With 28 years experience as a clinical psychologist in various fields, I am passionate about helping individuals and couples make sense of difficulties they experience, finding a way forward in order to facilitate relief and growth and take a step closer to realising their full potential.
With 28 years experience as a clinical psychologist in various fields, I am passionate about helping individuals and couples make sense of difficulties they experience, finding a way forward in order to facilitate relief and growth and take a step closer to realising their full potential.
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Sarel du Plessis
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
1 Endorsed
Hamilton 3216
What they want most is to feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal, grow, and build a life that finally feels calm, meaningful, and authentically their own.
I support adults navigating ADHD, relationships, grief, trauma and life transitions. Using a warm, person-centred and trauma-informed approach, I offer practical tools, clarity and emotional support to help you heal, grow and build a more grounded, empowered life.
What they want most is to feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal, grow, and build a life that finally feels calm, meaningful, and authentically their own.
I support adults navigating ADHD, relationships, grief, trauma and life transitions. Using a warm, person-centred and trauma-informed approach, I offer practical tools, clarity and emotional support to help you heal, grow and build a more grounded, empowered life.
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Taking Steps Counselling
Counsellor, MCouns, MNZAC
Serves Area
I provide both structured CBT and Solution Focused counselling, as well as ADHD coaching tailored to your needs and goals.
www.takingstepscounselling.nz Kia ora, hello, my name is Nicola. I believe every person has their own story, shaped by their experiences, strengths and challenges. I aim to provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted. My approach is collaborative and practical, helping you understand what is happening, recognise your strengths and take steps towards a future that feels more meaningful and manageable. Find out more: www.takingstepscounselling.nz
I provide both structured CBT and Solution Focused counselling, as well as ADHD coaching tailored to your needs and goals.
www.takingstepscounselling.nz Kia ora, hello, my name is Nicola. I believe every person has their own story, shaped by their experiences, strengths and challenges. I aim to provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted. My approach is collaborative and practical, helping you understand what is happening, recognise your strengths and take steps towards a future that feels more meaningful and manageable. Find out more: www.takingstepscounselling.nz
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Grant Wattie, Marriage & Couples Counsellor, MNZAC
Counsellor, MNZAC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Unlike traditional therapy, I integrate mentoring, leadership principles, and therapeutic tools delivering rapid results in both relationships and life
High-performing professionals and entrepreneurs often succeed in business but silently struggle at home. Whether your marriage feels on the brink or you simply want deeper connection, I provide a safe, structured space to realign love and leadership. Research shows couples therapy ranks lowest in client satisfaction, often leaving professionals frustrated. That’s why I created the Aroha Rapid Transformation Method—a practical, results-focused approach that helps couples move quickly from stress and disconnection to clarity, intimacy, and trust.
Unlike traditional therapy, I integrate mentoring, leadership principles, and therapeutic tools delivering rapid results in both relationships and life
High-performing professionals and entrepreneurs often succeed in business but silently struggle at home. Whether your marriage feels on the brink or you simply want deeper connection, I provide a safe, structured space to realign love and leadership. Research shows couples therapy ranks lowest in client satisfaction, often leaving professionals frustrated. That’s why I created the Aroha Rapid Transformation Method—a practical, results-focused approach that helps couples move quickly from stress and disconnection to clarity, intimacy, and trust.
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Dr Paul Duignan
Psychologist, PhD
Serves Area
I work with those facing stress and life issues, with organisations & leaders (see Leaders.DrPaul.Online) and supervise professionals (see Supervision.DrPaul.Online).
I provide practical tools to manage stress, address life's challenges, resolve career and relationship problems, and address worry, sadness, and meaning-of- life issues. 'I come out from a session with hands-on tools that I have already been helped to practice, and I can clearly see that they can be applied to my situation'. AI stress, ADHD, alcohol etc.
I work with those facing stress and life issues, with organisations & leaders (see Leaders.DrPaul.Online) and supervise professionals (see Supervision.DrPaul.Online).
I provide practical tools to manage stress, address life's challenges, resolve career and relationship problems, and address worry, sadness, and meaning-of- life issues. 'I come out from a session with hands-on tools that I have already been helped to practice, and I can clearly see that they can be applied to my situation'. AI stress, ADHD, alcohol etc.
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Amber Takhar-Stapleton
Psychologist
Online Only
Amber is a member of New Zealand Psychologist Board. She values an open and nonjudgemental therapy space, to ensure 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 New Zealand Psychologist Board. She values an open and nonjudgemental therapy space, to ensure 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.
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Meegan Care
Counsellor
Serves Area
” Their goal isn’t just to cope - they want to feel calm, capable, and confident as they step into this next stage of life on their own terms.
I specialize in 1:1 counselling and mentoring, both in-person and virtual, where I guide women to quiet their inner critic, shift negative self-talk, and build a foundation of confidence and clarity that lasts.
” Their goal isn’t just to cope - they want to feel calm, capable, and confident as they step into this next stage of life on their own terms.
I specialize in 1:1 counselling and mentoring, both in-person and virtual, where I guide women to quiet their inner critic, shift negative self-talk, and build a foundation of confidence and clarity that lasts.
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Rātā Gordon
Counsellor, MA, AThR
Online Only
I have worked in mental health for over 10 years, with clinical experience supporting adults navigating trauma, burnout, identity, relationships, and life transitions.
Many people who find their way to this work have spent a long time trying to put words to experiences that don’t always fit easily into ordinary conversation. They may feel things intensely, think in complex or creative ways, or find that their inner world moves in images, sensations, or metaphor rather than straightforward explanations. I work especially well with people who feel deeply, think creatively, or have struggled to find therapy that makes space for imagination, sensitivity, or non-linear ways of processing experience.
I have worked in mental health for over 10 years, with clinical experience supporting adults navigating trauma, burnout, identity, relationships, and life transitions.
Many people who find their way to this work have spent a long time trying to put words to experiences that don’t always fit easily into ordinary conversation. They may feel things intensely, think in complex or creative ways, or find that their inner world moves in images, sensations, or metaphor rather than straightforward explanations. I work especially well with people who feel deeply, think creatively, or have struggled to find therapy that makes space for imagination, sensitivity, or non-linear ways of processing experience.
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Karen Hielkema
Psychologist
Online Only
Karen often utilises unique and creative models for both therapy and coaching, based on the use of mindfulness and connection to values.
Karen incorporate techniques from a range of therapeutic models including cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, positive psychology, strength based and solution focused therapy. Karen works with adolescents and adults and accept EAP and Geneva Health referrals.
Karen often utilises unique and creative models for both therapy and coaching, based on the use of mindfulness and connection to values.
Karen incorporate techniques from a range of therapeutic models including cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, positive psychology, strength based and solution focused therapy. Karen works with adolescents and adults and accept EAP and Geneva Health referrals.
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Soulcheck Holistic Therapy
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I've learned firsthand that true recovery and transformation begin with the decision to reclaim your life.
I offer a safe reflective and supportive space where you can explore your experiences with curiosity rather than judgement. My holistic approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of your challenges. My Holistic Approach is, trauma-Informed, client-centred, culturally aware, flexible and inclusive to all individuals. I offer holistic compassionate support where you are at in your journey. Relationship Building. Couples Therapy Men's Health, Women's Health, Non-Gendered Individual Counselling Guiding your transformation through Soulcheck pillars nurture, heal (reconnect), align and grow
I've learned firsthand that true recovery and transformation begin with the decision to reclaim your life.
I offer a safe reflective and supportive space where you can explore your experiences with curiosity rather than judgement. My holistic approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of your challenges. My Holistic Approach is, trauma-Informed, client-centred, culturally aware, flexible and inclusive to all individuals. I offer holistic compassionate support where you are at in your journey. Relationship Building. Couples Therapy Men's Health, Women's Health, Non-Gendered Individual Counselling Guiding your transformation through Soulcheck pillars nurture, heal (reconnect), align and grow
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Zasha Mahini
Counsellor, MSc
Online Only
Are you longing to develop resilience so life's challenges do not shake you?
As a holistic therapist, I integrate cutting-edge somatic & neuroscience-based trauma approaches such as Sensorimotor/SE & EMDR with IFS, Jungian & Psychodynamic approaches, alongside ancient shamanic wisdoms. My Hara method involves deep synchronisation between the client’s & therapist’s nervous systems, enabling deeper client-led work to occur more gently.
Are you longing to develop resilience so life's challenges do not shake you?
As a holistic therapist, I integrate cutting-edge somatic & neuroscience-based trauma approaches such as Sensorimotor/SE & EMDR with IFS, Jungian & Psychodynamic approaches, alongside ancient shamanic wisdoms. My Hara method involves deep synchronisation between the client’s & therapist’s nervous systems, enabling deeper client-led work to occur more gently.
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Teia Michelle-Anne Black
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Serves Area
Kia Ora Koutou, Ngā mihi maioha ki a koutou, He Uri ahau noo Waikato As a Māori cultural-practising counsellor, I walk alongside individuals and whānau with compassion, humility, and respect. My mahi is shaped by the teachings of my tūpuna and the strength of my whakapapa. I believe healing happens when people feel heard, valued, and connected — to themselves, to others, and to the wider world around them. I strive to create a warm, safe space where your story can unfold, your mana is upheld, and your journey forward is supported through both therapeutic practice and te ao Māori principles. E tukuna au taku mihi kia koutou katoa.
Kia Ora Koutou, Ngā mihi maioha ki a koutou, He Uri ahau noo Waikato As a Māori cultural-practising counsellor, I walk alongside individuals and whānau with compassion, humility, and respect. My mahi is shaped by the teachings of my tūpuna and the strength of my whakapapa. I believe healing happens when people feel heard, valued, and connected — to themselves, to others, and to the wider world around them. I strive to create a warm, safe space where your story can unfold, your mana is upheld, and your journey forward is supported through both therapeutic practice and te ao Māori principles. E tukuna au taku mihi kia koutou katoa.
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Life Coaching Counsellors
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.

Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.

Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.

How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.