Therapists in Auckland

Are you grappling with anxiety, grief, depression, confusion, sadness, loss, emptiness, or addiction? These struggles might be linked to past or ongoing trauma, such as violence, abuse, grief, migration, displacement, spiritual or physical loss, neurodivergence, or relationship ruptures, or not If traditional talk therapy is leaving you stuck, why not consider Creative Arts Therapy? Creative Arts Therapy is a unique psychotherapy modality that uses creative processes to help you explore feelings that can be difficult to express in words.

Sometimes we all need the space to take time out to reflect on what's going on with us; or to talk to someone outside our immediate family and friends, a trained and experienced professional, who can assist us to think and feel deeper into our life, work and relationships. As we do this we begin to feel more human, more in balance and more able to warm up to our own spontaneity, vitality and creativity in response to what is required- be it coming to some resolutions, developing or strengthening aspects of ourselves, moving forward, or 'leaning into' our lives in a more dynamic or committed way. Therapy assists.

Do you feel stuck, confused, frustrated, depressed, stressed or anxious? Have you had a distressing experience or difficult childhood that is not letting you move on? Are you struggling with emotional or binge eating? I am committed to assisting you explore the ‘story’ behind your challenges and help identify the ‘message’ that your symptoms may be trying to convey.

Psykhe practice consists of a group of highly qualified and experienced professonals with a range of expertise in Clinical Psychology, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Parent-Child Psychotherapy, and Mentalization Based-Treatment (MBT). We welcome individuals, couples, children, teenagers, and families. At Psykhe we speak different languages, besides English: Italian, Spanish, French.

I work with individuals and couples who are dealing with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship problems and managing strong emotions. I listen first - providing a safe non judgemental space. Working with a range of evidence-based modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for correcting negative thinking patterns, EFT Couples therapy to deepen connection, intimacy, and Solution Focussed therapy to offer practical and brief support to improve resilience and coping. As a Christian I often have clients specifically seeking support that weaves their faith into their healing journey.

Born and raised in Auckland, Dishika completed her tertiary education through The University of Auckland and Massey University. Since completing her training, Dishika has worked for NGO's as well as the public sector. Drawing on various treatment approaches, Dishika walks alongside her clients, helping them to achieve their goals. Her experience includes treating clinical presentations such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, as well as alcohol and drug addiction. Dishika believes in tailoring treatment to the needs of an individual. This allows her to integrate various evidence-based approaches into her practice.

If modern life seems overwhelming, if you’re anxious or depressed, or struggling with relationship issues, I offer a calm and supportive space to allow you to make meaningful changes in your life.

Suffering from anxiety related to personal or professional challenges? As a certified Life Coach, I'm here to help you create clarity around issues you may have, to help you regain emotional control, allowing you to considerably strengthen your position as a solution maker. Life Coaching starts with a conversation, confidential and non-judgemental to provoke insightful solutions.

My name is Suzi Wallis (she/her). I am here to support you with tools and strategies, to achieve the changes you want. We will work towards the best possible outcomes for you and your situation. If you wish to explore the past, we will do that at a pace that's comfortable for you. The counselling I offer is about making change, and making change stick. Clients regularly leave sessions with several things to work on between appointments. I have been working with clients since 2002, and offer a variety of modalities to assist you. I offer in-person sessions in Ellerslie North, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Aotearoa.

I am a Registered Psychologist (1991) I have been working with a wide range of people over the past 30 years and I have a diversity of experience to draw from. I relate to people from all walks of life in a calm and reassuring manner. My clients have commented that I am easy to work with and that I help them get really tangible results. "Lynlee is fantastic and someone that I highly recommend. Her style is attentive, encouraging and challenging at the same time. Lynlee is one of the few people that I know who can help". I can provide on line services out of Auckland or indeed NZ, globally available, particularly to NZer's o/seas

Tēnā tātou katoa. Welcome. Change can be very difficult, whether it’s happening around us or within us. It’s even more difficult if we or someone we care for are struggling or suffering. Psychodynamic psychotherapy can provide time, space, and safety to understand what we need to heal and flourish. Understanding alone may not seem enough, and it often isn’t. But understanding offers a place to rest and recover, to see where we’ve come from and where we’re going. Understanding shared with another person can be a powerful and effective step towards wellbeing.

I have extensive experience of working with children, teens and adults focusing on a range of presenting issues including anxiety, OCD, low mood and depression, anger and emotional dysregulation, as well as addiction. With younger clients I focus not only on the individual but also the wider family system to address current concerns including attachment issues. I am able to work with a wide age range and can target my work to keep sessions enjoyable and age appropriate from the ages of 5 through to adulthood.

Curious about understanding your uniqueness or wondering what your life might be like if you had therapy? With over 25 years of experience, Annetta works with adults and older adolescents. As a potential client, you may have concerns about your ability to feel happy or connected to people, or you may have neurodiversity, such as Autism or ADHD, that you want to understand. Annetta offers assessments and therapy for a range of concerns.

My name is Naifang Wang. You can call me Wendy. I’m from Shanghai in China. I have been living in Auckland since 2017. I completed a Graduate Diploma in Arts in Psychology at Massey University in 2021. I also hold an NZQA accredited level 9 Master’s Degree in mental health. My experience as a psychological counselor involves individuals, couples, families and children. If you have any problems with emotional distress, problem solving, personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family problem, children's development, repetive dream work, etc., please contact me.

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.

As an occupational therapist specialising in mental health, I am committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for young people and families to navigate life’s challenges through meaning-making and value-centered practices.

Working at your pace I provide a safe, confidential, and open-hearted place to speak freely and be heard. I welcome working with adults from all cultures, sexuality, gender orientation, and religious beliefs. I see my role as someone who works alongside you to help you address troubling or puzzling issues that affect your day-to-day life and the way you cope. This includes working together on concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, loss, identity, and life transitions.

Dr Kelly Kerrisk is a clinical psychologist at Perinatal Psychology - a specialist service for the perinatal period - pre-conception, pregnancy, parenthood and beyond. We specialise in Perinatal Mental Health - this includes ante/post-natal anxiety and depression, perinatal OCD and intrusive thoughts, fertility issues and assisted conception, grief and perinatal loss (including termination), attachment difficulties, early relational health, adoption, and birth trauma, as well as struggles in the adjustment to parenthood. We are supportive of single parents, neurodivergent parents, health professionals, and are LBGTQIA+ friendly.

Providing online EMDR and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for a range of psychological distress and disorders. Online availability only.