Therapists in Auckland

We all have times in life when we suffer and feel daunted by the challenges ahead or what has happened in the past. You might be feeling depressed, anxious, lonely, grieving or experiencing relationship issues. Painful feelings, thoughts and behaviours may be troubling you. I understand that life is a journey, and at times it can be difficult to work out the way forward without the right help.

As a counselor with a bachelor's in psychology and a diploma in Naturopathic Health Science, my focus lies in addressing my clients' unique needs. My background in psychology provides a deep understanding of the emotional and mental challenges individuals face, while my training in Naturopathy allows me to integrate holistic approaches to promote mental and emotional well-being.

Talofa lava, Kia Ora and hello! My name is Tillie, and I believe in being authentic and genuine in all the conversations I have. I am passionate in providing a safe non-judgmental and supportive space for clients to share their stories. This allows clients to feel heard, valued, and acknowledge in their journeys. I use a variety of therapeutic models and believe working collectively, and tapping into the clients’ own individual strengths, values, skills and experiences can be a pathway to empowerment and a journey of healing.

Life can be challenging. At times, we can feel overwhelmed, lost, anxious, depressed, lonely – other times we might experience something painful and unexpected that really throws us off balance. Whether it’s for a short time or a long time, it can be profoundly helpful to have someone empathic and honest to talk to about what you are experiencing.

I'm Jenna Cunneen, a psychologist with 20+ years of experience specialising in behaviour change for families, children, adolescents, and teens. I have a wealth of experience working with diverse clients of all ages and needs, I tailor my support to meet the unique goals and circumstances. Whether my clients are facing mental health difficulties, navigating tough life transitions, or learning to understand themselves, I offer guidance and evidenced-based support to help them achieve their aspirations. Together, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, tapping into their strengths to cultivate resilience and foster positive change.

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.

At HER therapy, I specialise in supporting millennial women liberate themselves from people-pleasing empowering them to prioritise themselves. I've helped women just like you uncover and express their feelings and needs, identify what they truly from life and go after it with confidence free from guilt and shame.

It’s an honour to be able to walk alongside people when they are in a time in their life when things feel particularly hard, they have big questions about who they are, or are trying to find meaning and purpose in their life. I believe that good therapy happens in the context of a trusting relationship and that this is where my strength lies- I am warm, level-headed, empathetic, and non-judgemental, and strive to work collaboratively, flexibly, and creatively with my clients. I want people to walk out of my sessions feeling supported, safe, and more equipped with psychological tools in their kete to deal with their challenges.

Are you looking for couples therapy that actually works? You and your partner may be going through some very normal difficulties related to the stressors affecting you both. This can be due to the stage of relationship you are in, each of your needs not being met, as well as financial and family pressures. Mentalisation Based Therapy for couples is a specialist Psychological therapy that supports you to reach your goals. The skills that you learn will increase empathy and compassion for each other, develop a deeper understanding of yourselves and set up a shared framework for dealing effectively with challenges.

Ai is an ACC Registered Trauma Therapist, EAP therapist, EMDR therapist,Mental health first aid instructor, Domestic violence and LTBTQIA+ advocate, NZAC qualified counsellor and social worker (Registered both in New Zealand and Japan). Ai can undertake counselling in either English or Japanese. Ai works with groups and individuals including, adults, children and adolescents. My experts are trauma, loss& grief,mental health, addiction, domestic violence, suicidal intervention, and LGBTQ+. Ai is a member of Auckland Rainbow Trust, and has a strong passion for helping queer clients, their whānau, and the community.

Having been trained not only as a psychotherapist but also as a Yoga psychology teacher, I believe that the events we have been through are part of our soul's journey towards wholeness. By learning from our experiences and transcending our suffering, we become more conscious, awaken our inner light, find our purpose, and discover our qualities and gifts. My approach combines the sciences behind Western psychologies (psychodynamic, transpersonal, etc.) with the wisdom behind Eastern traditions/ philosophies (Yoga psychology, mindfulness, etc). If that resonates with you, I am happy to assist you on your journey.

I specialise in women's health issues, and see individuals and couples impacted by fertility-related challenges, adjustment to parenthood, perimenopause and menopause, and gynaecological/endocrinological issues. My clients often present with mental health challenges including anxiety, low mood, trauma; and stress/burnout. Other common challenges are relationship issues, career/job stress, issues with identity and life purpose. My clients want to better understand the often confusing mix of factors contributing to their stuckness and to learn science-based tools to reduce suffering and help them thrive.

I am fully booked and not taking on new clients at this stage. I am a fully registered counsellor who works with individuals in-person and online. I am warm and open, offering a confidential and safe space to explore thoughts, feelings and life issues and work towards creating strategies to move forward. I tailor my approach to your needs and also the number of sessions you can attend or can afford. I am able to draw on a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behavioural therapy(CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy(ACT), Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy and Solution focused approaches

Everyone is faced with challenges throughout life and most of us experience some level of worry and stress at times. Therapy might be needed when emotional difficulties end up feeling overwhelming, last for a long time, interfere with your ability to function day to day, or if your actions are harmful to yourself or others. I fundamentally believe that troubling experiences and behaviours are inseparable from our social, environmental, socioeconomic and cultural contexts, and are understandable responses to our current circumstances, history, belief systems, culture, and bodily capacities.

Hi there, my name is Miles Briggs and I have been working as a counsellor and therapist since 1993. I have worked in private practice all this time and also for a family therapy agency for a total of 12 years. I have experience working with families, couples, children and individuals. I also supervise other counsellors and students.

I specialise in treating people with addiction, as well as their families. I believe the disease of addiction is one that we can recover from and that it's a health problem that can be treated successfully. My approach is client-centred using modalities including motivational interviewing, CBT and the 12 Steps. I studied at the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies in Minnesota, USA, graduating in 2009. I am registered with the New Zealand Addiction Practitioners' Association, Dapaanz, a professional organisation with a code of ethics. I am also a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT).

Kia Ora, I'm Alison. I work holistically to explore how every aspect of a person’s life contributes to their challenges and their wellbeing. I am passionate about helping people to find new ways to understand themselves, make sense of and break unhelpful patterns. My therapeutic style is non-judgmental and collaborative, enabling clients to feel safe and supported to explore the issues that bring them to therapy.

Are you seeking freedom from mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety? Struggling to lose weight or have an eating problem?

I am a registered psychologist based in North Shore, Auckland. I provide evidence-based treatment for individuals across the lifespan with various psychological difficulties. I tailor my approach to each client, ensuring that the support provided is evidence-based, effective, client-driven and built on a common understanding of achieving the objectives that clients find most important. I work with each client to help them thrive at every stage of life.