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Psychotherapy aims to improve an individual's well-being and mental health, to and to improve relationships and social skills. There are several types of psychotherapy.
Psychotherapy is a general term that is used to describe the process of treating, resolving or mitigating troublesome behaviors, beliefs, compulsions, thoughts, or emotions, psychological disorders and mental distress.
Psychotherapy is used for issues such as anxiety, burnout, depression, fear, grief, stress, trauma.
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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.
Christchurch

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.
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.
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.
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.
Nelson

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.
Palmerston North

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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
wellington

Are you struggling with feelings of despondency, depression, anxiety and want things to change but don't know how?
I offer a non judgemental and welcoming space to unpack and explore the experiences and contributing factors to ones current state of emotional and mental distress. Providing and teaching practical and manageable tools and techniques to help improve your emotional and mental well-being.
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’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'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.
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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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