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What is counselling?
What is counselling?
Counselling falls under the umbrella term ‘talking therapies’ and allows people to discuss their problems and any difficult feelings they encounter in a safe, confidential environment.
What is counselling?
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Counselling - Introduction
What is counselling?
Counselling falls under the umbrella term ‘talking therapies’ and allows people to discuss their problems and any difficult feelings they encounter in a safe, confidential environment. The term can mean different things to different people, but in general it is a process people seek when they want to change something in their lives or simply explore their thoughts and feelings in more depth.
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Ashburton
My name is Anna Arrowsmith and I am a Qualified and Registered Counsellor. I have been in private practice for over 9 years in the Mid Canterbury area.
You're welcome for individual counselling and relationship counselling. I see children, youth, adults, parents and couples.
Auckland
My name is Sara.
I offer clinically informed Counselling to help anyone experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, mental illness, trauma, marriage stress, or is simply overwhelmed by life.
I have 7 years of experience offering Trauma and Addictions Counselling as well as a specialty in counselling for women who have experienced abuse.
I also offer Life Coaching sessions for anyone making big life changes or anyone trying to organize their many priorities and commitments and feels overwhelmed.
Hi! I am Phil, an experienced counsellor and family therapist in Birkdale, Auckland. I see individuals, couples and families.
I provide a space to explore the emotions related to the anxiety at hand. If you are at a stage in life of feeling that things aren’t quite how they should be. Let me reassure you there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
I provide a warm, safe and confidential space for you to share and express your feelings, thoughts, and difficulties in your life.
I support you in the areas of: anxiety/depression, self-esteem/confidence, balance in your life, personal development, problematic use of alcohol and drugs, anger management and the psychological side of Autism and Asperger’s, OCD, ADD, ADHD and more.
Blenheim
Kia ora, I'm an Italian therapist and I offer supervision for professionals and trauma specialised therapy for adults and couples.I'm also specialised in anxiety, fear and/or phobia. Sessions can be held in English, Spanish, French and Italian.
I am a Blenheim based practitioner and I enjoy working with adults and couples, nurturing a collaborative relationship to support you in discovering personal insight and healing.
Christchurch
Are you suffering from anxiety, fear or a phobia?
I hold a gentle space, listen deeply, and facilitate a natural healing process that allows your heart to lead and your inner wisdom to shine through. A process that gives you a choice and the potential to experience greater connection, insight, release, healing, and freedom. I am with you every step of the way–feeling what you feel–helping you.
My name is Cate, and I work as a counsellor here in Christchurch. I offer Individual counselling for all life issues such as grief, anxiety and depression, trauma, support for living with chronic health issues, relationship issues and all the things that make life challenging at times. I am an ally for those identifying as LGBTQAI. l I work both face to face and online (within New Zealand).
My name is Nikki, counsellor in Christchurch.
I bring to my counselling a focus on the client as the expert on themselves with a range of knowledge, skills and strategies to bring about changes and facilitate their own healing.
I am a holistic health practitioner in Christchurch. I offer somatic psychotherapy and cranio-sacral therapy to support your physical, mental and emotional health.
Somatic mindful psychotherapy sessions are for those who deal with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, pain, psycho-somatic symptoms, wanting to build confidence and self esteem, change negative habits and beliefs, get more clarity and understanding.
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 grief, trauma, anxiety, and phobias; so that you will restore and enjoy confidence, self-esteem, health, well-being, and better relationships.
Dunedin
I specialise in providing a wide range of effective therapeutic techniques for children and adolescents, adults and families.
I am passionate about the work I do and I am committed in providing beneficial therapy for clients affected by mental health related issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and grief.
Solution focused therapy, CBT and Mindfulness are some of the therapies, that I would apply when working with clients.
Hamilton
Hi, my name is Michelle.
I am a registered clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience. I draw on therapeutic skills learnt over the past 15 years and work from a holistic perspective to assist my clients with various life challenges. Coming to terms with the past, improved coping in the present and empowering you for the future (to reach your full potential) is something I look forward to assisting you with.
Hastings
Hi, my name is Troy, I have had been working in the District Health Board hospital setting (15 years), and now more privately with people who suffer from a multiple of anxiety conditions and phobias.
I am an open, honest, easy-going, and non-judgemental person. I understand life can be challenging, and difficult. Therefore this is where therapy can be useful.
Invercargill
I'm a qualified life coach and ensure break-through results in personal issues, marriage, personal growth, and all kinds of issues and problems such as addiction, anger management, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship problems and stress.
Lower Hutt
-Counselling Petone - Lower Hutt: I'm a compassionate and professional counsellor with more than 17 years of experience of helping people. I have successfully treated people with issues that range from minor to chronic problems, such as anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, panic attacks, ptsd, relationship issues, low self esteem, sleep difficulties, stress, trauma.
I offer Holistic Counselling Consultations in person through walks in Lower Hutt / Petone.
I am so excited to share my story and mission with you. It is my background combined with my experiences that bring me here today.
I have been a holistic practitioner for many years now and have had so much satisfaction in guiding many beautiful souls on their journey to health and healing.
Kia Ora
Reaching out can be hard so well done you. What I do is help you have balance and well-being as you go from a place of surviving to thriving!
Using a range of therapeutic modalities, tailored to your needs, I work with you to address any problems relating to emotional distress, limiting beliefs and habits, unhelpful desires and fears - all with the aim of releasing or transforming these into whatever serves you better.
Motueka
My name is Rachel and I'm a qualified creative arts therapist. What this means is that I offer creative ways for my clients to express their problems and their feelings, to offer another way to speak about and to see things.
I am a registered counsellor and supervisor, with over 20 years experience. I currently provide these services via online platforms, or in the wider Motueka area by arrangement.
Mount Maunganui
Hey! My name is Ben and I am a Master-qualified Counsellor who believes mental health is wealth.
I help people who are currently experiencing anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues take control of their mental health.
Nelson
Hi, my name is Jean. I'm a counsellor in Nelson and Stoke. I work with individuals, couples and small therapeutic groups. I've been counselling since 2008 and have a private practice in Nelson since 2012.
My name is Fiona and I have been providing individual counselling in Aotearoa NZ for the last 9 years.
I provide one to one counselling for adults- men, women, and non-binary people. I have worked with a wide range of individuals with many different issues. I also have many years’ experience working in the disability sector, and specialize in working with people with intellectual disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, and neuro-diverse (ASD spectrum).
My name is Rachel and I'm a qualified creative arts therapist. What this means is that I offer creative ways for my clients to express their problems and their feelings, to offer another way to speak about and to see things.
My name is Bec. I can help with suffering from the effects of grief, trauma (past or present), abuse, anxiety or depression. I use Imago therapy with couples.
My name is Mark, counsellor in Nelson. Ik work both with individuals and couples. I have a strong interest in trauma work and all the associated issues that surround this.
For couples I offer Imago relationship therapy, which is a form of couples counseling and coaching.
Palmerston North
I provide professional counselling for adults, adolescents and parents. I am passionate about well-being and people being able to be the best version of themselves.
Hello. I am a counsellor and have worked in the Manawatu region since 2001. Over that time I have worked with a wide range of age groups, and with people from diverse backgrounds with anxiety and fear-issues. I work with adults of all ages, couples, and children from age 12 years (and support parents and caregivers to support younger children).
Kia Ora,
My name is Sabina, I am registered as an ACC provider and I have a membership with NZCCA. I have experience in working with people from all walks of life who are dealing with a wide range of issues.
Paraparaumu
My name is Angela Claridge. I have over 15 years experience in the mental health sector. From my practice Angela Claridge Wellness on the Kapiti Coast, I support people to positively and proactively address stuck points, distress and disruptive behaviours in their lives, to enable them to live fully, regain control and find joy.
My name is Keri and I am an experienced Counsellor and Human Performance Coach.
Presently operating via Zoom only.
Porirua
Hi I'm Helen and I love to help people break free from Anxiety.
I use a variety of extremely effective techniques to get to the root of your issues, and then we set you on a new path to live a happier, calmer and easier life.
Kia Ora. My name is Jane and I practice Equine facilitated therapy from my property at Judgeford Pauatahanui. I have been working as a counsellor for nearly 10 years and offering Equine facilitated therapy for 9 years. I am a member of the ANZASW and SWRB. Registered with ACC.
Raglan
Experiencing anxiety, phobias, or depression can be overwhelming and make life lose its vibrancy.
It can feel like something is wrong with you and that your brain or genes are to blame.
However, these are all natural responses that have become imbalanced and can be changed relatively quickly without the need for medication.
Kia ora, My name is Etai, and I’ve been helping people create positive results in their lives, including lifting depression, easing anxiety and resolving trauma, since 2009
Rolleston
As a counsellor in Selwyn, I aim to come alongside you, help you clarify what you are experiencing, and grow through those changes or challenges. I respect that you come with your own wisdom about what has happened, even if sometimes it takes a conversation or many to clarify what you have experienced and find stability.
Rotorua
Debbie Marie Cunningham (Debs)
I am a trained Master NLP Practitioner in my private practice Personal Transformation Therapy & Counselling.
I have trained as a Counsellor with Te Pu Wananga o Anamata and currently MNZAC
I have a passion to provide opportunities for people to develop personally and professionally to create their best life.
Navigating through challenges and celebrating their successes.
Are you curious to what your potential may be
I look forward to hearing your dreams and aspirations and realising them.
Hi, my name is Yvette.
Making the first contact to talk with someone can often be a daunting and overwhelming experience.
I can assure you that once you take that step you will feel a sense of relief, vulnerability, but empowered too.
Stoke
Hi, my name is Jean. I'm a counsellor in Stoke and Nelson. I work with individuals, couples and small therapeutic groups. I've been counselling since 2008 and have a private practice since 2012.
Tairua
My name is Joseph. I'm a counsellor, life coach and hypnotherapist. You're welcome for individual counselling & coaching, hypnotherapy, couples counselling and family therapy.
Takaka
Kia ora, my name is Selena, and throughout my personal and professional life, I meet and enjoy connecting with people from all walks of life. I work well with all genders and cultural backgrounds.
The practice of counselling is my passion; It’s a practice that seeks to empower people. I have been working with youth and adults as coach for over 6 years and since 2019 as a qualified counsellor.
Tauranga
Kia ora! My name is Carien (kind of pronounced as "kha-rene").
Struggling with fear, anxiety or any phobia? Do make contact and let's work together to overcome this challenge.
--- Currently I only offer online counselling ---
In life we can all have times that are more challenging and painful than others and counselling can provide a safe space to work through those seasons.
I am a counsellor who is committed to providing that safe and confidential environment where people can feel heard and validated while working through their pain and struggles without judgement.
Te Anau
My name is Monty. I provide counselling to individuals, couples and families in the Fiordland area.
Thames
My name is Joseph. I'm a counsellor, life coach and hypnotherapist. You're welcome for individual counselling & coaching, hypnotherapy, couples counselling and family therapy.
Upper Hutt
My name is Athena Hemming. Although I qualified as a psychologist 35 years ago, I now feel my work is more accurately described by the words "Heart and Mind Coach".
I've found that a sense of inner peace, of feeling comfortable in your own skin, is present when heart, mind, body and spirit are all aligned and moving together.
It is hard to say this stuff about yourself (isn't it?) but as well as bringing a wealth of personal experience to each session, I bring compassion, intuition and a great sense of humour.
Waihi
My name is Joseph. I'm a counsellor, life coach and hypnotherapist. You're welcome for individual counselling & coaching, hypnotherapy, couples counselling and family therapy.
Warkworth
Hypnotherapy can be an incredibly powerful and transformative modality to help you shift, heal and release the feelings and behaviours you are experiencing.
Please contact me if you’d like support to help you with any of the following :
Stress, Fears and Phobias, Addictions, Anxiety, Weight loss with Virtual Gastric Band program, Menopause, Trauma and emotional release, Parenting challenges, Hypnobirthing, Past Life Regression.
Wellington
Hi, I'm Catherine, counsellor and career coach in Wellington. In my practice I support people to positively address challenges in their lives, including their career, to enable them to live with an empowered attitude and find the joy and fulfillment they are striving for.
If you are living with a phobia or levels of anxiety that are getting in the way of you living your life let's talk. You aren't broken. Your brain and body are working just as they were designed to. Keeping you safe. It just may be that the coding is a bit outdated. The techniques I use are compassionate yet transformative to release trauma and support you to live a calmer yet vital life. Results online or in-person.
I am a Clearhead approved provider. If your workplace is a member you qualify for subsidised sessions.
Whanganui
Hi, I'm Catherine, counsellor and career coach in Whanganui. In my practice I support people to positively address challenges in their lives, including their career, to enable them to live with an empowered attitude and find the joy and fulfillment they are striving for.
Whangarei
Hi, my name is Colin, counsellor in Whangarei. I have over 30 years experience working with individuals, families and couples.
We all experience difficulties at times in our lives that cause us to struggle, lose hope and feel like our life is out of control. I believe it is possible to gain the strength needed to face our issues, the hope to move forward and the balance to feel in control of our lives again. Counselling can assist in helping you to overcome life’s hurdles in a positive way.
Online counselling and online therapy
Hi! I am Phil, an experienced counsellor, family therapist, and coach in Auckland. I see individuals, couples and families via skype.
I provide a space to explore the emotions related to the anxiety at hand. If you are at a stage in life of feeling that things aren’t quite how they should be. Let me reassure you there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
I am so excited to share my story and mission with you. It is my background combined with my experiences that bring me here today.
I have been a holistic practitioner for many years now and have had so much satisfaction in guiding many beautiful souls on their journey to health and healing.
In life we can all have times that are more challenging and painful than others and counselling can provide a safe space to work through those seasons.
I am a counsellor who is committed to providing that safe and confidential environment where people can feel heard and validated while working through their pain and struggles without judgement.
I’m an Existential therapist, and I offer individual counselling and psychotherapy. I like supporting people in activating their connection to themselves and accompanying them through challenging life situations. Additionally, I am drawn to Eastern Philosophy, mindfulness, and interconnectedness.
I am a registered counsellor and supervisor, with over 20 years experience. I currently provide these services via online platforms.
I'm a compassionate and professional counsellor with about 20 years of experience of helping people. I have successfully treated people with issues that range from minor to chronic problems, such as anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, panic attacks, PTSD, complex trauma, relationship issues, low self esteem, sleep difficulties, stress and parenting issues.
I work fluently in English and also in German.
A qualified Psychosynthesis Counsellor, registered Social Worker and a member of NZAC, I have been in private practice for the past 20 years and am passionate about assisting clients to overcome their difficulties.
I am available for online sessions via SKYPE or ZOOM . I am also ACC sensitive claims approved for ACC clients domiciled in the Thames-Coromandel and Auckland City regions.
Hypnotherapy can be an incredibly powerful and transformative modality to help you shift, heal and release the feelings and behaviours you are experiencing.
Please contact me if you’d like support to help you with any of the following :
Stress, Fears and Phobias, Addictions, Anxiety, Weight loss with Virtual Gastric Band program, Menopause, Trauma and emotional release, Parenting challenges, Hypnobirthing, Past Life Regression.
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Therapies offered
- ACC Counselling
- ACT
- BWRT Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Counselling
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- EAP Counselling
- EMDR Therapy
- Emotional Freedom Techniques
- Hakomi Psychotherapy
- Havening Techniques
- Health Coaching
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness
- Online counselling
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Relationship Counselling
- Root Cause Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- WINZ Counselling
Types of issues
- Agoraphobia
- Anxiety
- Anxiety and depression
- Anxiety and stress
- Anxiety and trauma
- Anxiety attack
- Anxiety disorder
- Arachnophobia
- Autophobia
- Claustrophobia
- Coulrophobia
- Covid-19 Anxiety
- Cynophobia
- Emetophobia
- Existential anxiety
- Fear
- Fear of abandonment
- Fear of blushing
- Fear of commitment
- Fear of dentist
- Fear of driving
- Fear of failure
- Fear of flying
- Fear of heights
- Fear of needles
- Fear of public speaking
- Fear of rejection
- Fear of war
- Fomo
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Hyperventilation
- Hypochondria
- Insecurity
- Jealousy
- Mysophobia
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Panic attack
- Panic disorder
- Performance anxiety
- Phobia
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Separation anxiety
- Shy Bladder Syndrome
- Social anxiety
- Specific phobia
- Stage fright
- Thanatophobia
- Trypophobia
- Zoophobia
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