Female Therapists in Papamoa, BP

Photo of Tracy Christine Cooper, MNZAC, Counsellor
Tracy Christine Cooper
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Papamoa 3118
Hi and welcome. My name is Tracy and I have been a counsellor for as long as I can remember. Officially though, I qualified as a registered counsellor 8 years ago. I have an enquiring mind for people and the life they live and want to assist you to make the change you desire. I am an empathetic and kind counsellor. I work collaboratively with you to make change that you want. Inside of us all are the answers to our questions, and I will work alongside you to discover your answers to these questions and new ways of being. Come as you are and find a safe place to stay a while.
Hi and welcome. My name is Tracy and I have been a counsellor for as long as I can remember. Officially though, I qualified as a registered counsellor 8 years ago. I have an enquiring mind for people and the life they live and want to assist you to make the change you desire. I am an empathetic and kind counsellor. I work collaboratively with you to make change that you want. Inside of us all are the answers to our questions, and I will work alongside you to discover your answers to these questions and new ways of being. Come as you are and find a safe place to stay a while.
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Amber Takhar-Stapleton
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Papamoa 3118  (Online Only)
Amber is a member of the New Zealand Psychologist Board. She values an open and nonjudgemental therapy space, to ensure her 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 the New Zealand Psychologist Board. She values an open and nonjudgemental therapy space, to ensure her 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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Nem Psychology and Consulting Ltd
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Papamoa 3118
I am a Clinical Psychologist (ACC registered) with experience in mental health and forensic settings. I assess and treat adolescents and adults experiencing a broad range of mental health conditions, health related issues, past or recent trauma, grief and bereavement and adjustment difficulties. I work with individuals, couples and families, providing therapy based on a treatment plan developed collaboratively with the client. I have extensive experience in forensic work including assessment and individual therapy with individuals within the criminal justice system.
I am a Clinical Psychologist (ACC registered) with experience in mental health and forensic settings. I assess and treat adolescents and adults experiencing a broad range of mental health conditions, health related issues, past or recent trauma, grief and bereavement and adjustment difficulties. I work with individuals, couples and families, providing therapy based on a treatment plan developed collaboratively with the client. I have extensive experience in forensic work including assessment and individual therapy with individuals within the criminal justice system.
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Photo of Dawn Marie Ingall - Dawn’s Counselling Services - Anxiety, Depression,, MNZAC, Counsellor
Dawn’s Counselling Services - Anxiety, Depression,
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Papamoa 3118
Counselling can assist individuals and couples with problems they are encountering due to issues such as: Being overwhelmed, suffering from grief & loss, difficulties encountered, chronic and acute stress, work-related stress, mental, physical & sexual abuse, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, poor communication. I can also assist with coming to terms with issues caused by events in the past such as, childhood wounds, physical sexual and mental abuse, post traumatic stress, lack of self confidence, identity crisis, low self-esteem, withdrawal, attachment issues and fear of change. Let’s see if I can assist you. Dawn
Counselling can assist individuals and couples with problems they are encountering due to issues such as: Being overwhelmed, suffering from grief & loss, difficulties encountered, chronic and acute stress, work-related stress, mental, physical & sexual abuse, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, poor communication. I can also assist with coming to terms with issues caused by events in the past such as, childhood wounds, physical sexual and mental abuse, post traumatic stress, lack of self confidence, identity crisis, low self-esteem, withdrawal, attachment issues and fear of change. Let’s see if I can assist you. Dawn
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Play Therapy Centre (Monique Potgieter)
MA
Verified Verified
Papamoa 3118
I am a Registered mental health Social Worker who specializes in Play Therapy. I am a member of the Social Work Registration Board (NZ) and the Association for Play Therapy (US). My focus is supporting children and youth who are experiencing behavioural or social difficulties including anxiety, emotional dysregulation, anger/aggression, neurodiversity, trauma, loss and grief, and selective mutism. I also focus on supporting neurodiverse children to build social and emotional skills, who do not necessarily have mental health difficulties
I am a Registered mental health Social Worker who specializes in Play Therapy. I am a member of the Social Work Registration Board (NZ) and the Association for Play Therapy (US). My focus is supporting children and youth who are experiencing behavioural or social difficulties including anxiety, emotional dysregulation, anger/aggression, neurodiversity, trauma, loss and grief, and selective mutism. I also focus on supporting neurodiverse children to build social and emotional skills, who do not necessarily have mental health difficulties
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Photo of Michelle Frank - Freedom-Life Counselling, MCouns, MNZAC, Counsellor
Freedom-Life Counselling
Counsellor, MCouns, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Papamoa 3118
Kia ora and welcome, My name is Michelle and I have been blessed to be Counselling since 2010. I am passionate about people, healing and supporting people to overcome the challenges they face in life.
Kia ora and welcome, My name is Michelle and I have been blessed to be Counselling since 2010. I am passionate about people, healing and supporting people to overcome the challenges they face in life.
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Rose Lancaster-Rous
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Papamoa 3118
Many people find themselves struggling with difficult feelings, painful experiences and a sense of not living the life they want. When the things that used to work stop working, it's hard to know what to do. We can feel very stuck, but perhaps the idea of things changing is daunting too.
Many people find themselves struggling with difficult feelings, painful experiences and a sense of not living the life they want. When the things that used to work stop working, it's hard to know what to do. We can feel very stuck, but perhaps the idea of things changing is daunting too.
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Karen (Kit) Claire Philo
Psychologist, NZPsS Member
Verified Verified
Papamoa 3175
I work with anxiety and depression and all sorts of trauma. We design together what you want to achieve from therapy. I don't discriminate and all are welcome.
I work with anxiety and depression and all sorts of trauma. We design together what you want to achieve from therapy. I don't discriminate and all are welcome.
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CKC Counsellor Kristen Cook
Counsellor, MCouns, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Papamoa 3189
Kristen offers a warm friendly environment to explore challenges or issues and acknowledge your strengths. She supports children, youth and adults (all gender preferences welcome). In conversations, you will discuss practical tools you can use in everyday life and how you can move closer to your preferred ways of being. You will develop insight and anchor skills to work through life's ‘curve balls’.
Kristen offers a warm friendly environment to explore challenges or issues and acknowledge your strengths. She supports children, youth and adults (all gender preferences welcome). In conversations, you will discuss practical tools you can use in everyday life and how you can move closer to your preferred ways of being. You will develop insight and anchor skills to work through life's ‘curve balls’.
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Dr. Sarah Miers
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Papamoa 3175
My specialist areas of practice include: maternal and perinatal mental health; women’s mental health; intrusive distressing thoughts and OCD; autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence; personal identity; mood and anxiety; life transitions; and skills for regulating emotion and tolerating distress.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and a full member of the New Zealand Psychological Society. I specialise in supporting young people and adults experiencing difficulties to grow in understanding of themselves and improve their daily functioning. I enjoy helping people foster self-compassion and gain skills to draw on in challenging times to move closer to the life they want for themselves.
My specialist areas of practice include: maternal and perinatal mental health; women’s mental health; intrusive distressing thoughts and OCD; autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence; personal identity; mood and anxiety; life transitions; and skills for regulating emotion and tolerating distress.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and a full member of the New Zealand Psychological Society. I specialise in supporting young people and adults experiencing difficulties to grow in understanding of themselves and improve their daily functioning. I enjoy helping people foster self-compassion and gain skills to draw on in challenging times to move closer to the life they want for themselves.
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Photo of Arts For Therapy - Jennie Halliday, AThR, Counsellor
Arts For Therapy - Jennie Halliday
Counsellor, AThR
Verified Verified
Papamoa 3118
As a clinical arts therapist (AThR) working with adolescents and adults I offer an alternative to talk therapy and counselling. When we can’t find the words to talk about our concerns, arts therapy provides an alternative pathway to discover what is troubling us. Being "good at art" is not important in arts therapy. For people with trauma histories our sessions will also focus on nervous system regulation and how to manage states of fight, flight, freeze and fawn. Engaging with creative processes invites presence and helps reduce nervous system dysregulation. I will work with you to build new neural pathways that dismantle triggers.
As a clinical arts therapist (AThR) working with adolescents and adults I offer an alternative to talk therapy and counselling. When we can’t find the words to talk about our concerns, arts therapy provides an alternative pathway to discover what is troubling us. Being "good at art" is not important in arts therapy. For people with trauma histories our sessions will also focus on nervous system regulation and how to manage states of fight, flight, freeze and fawn. Engaging with creative processes invites presence and helps reduce nervous system dysregulation. I will work with you to build new neural pathways that dismantle triggers.
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Photo of Kirsty Britton, MNZAC, Counsellor
Kirsty Britton
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Papamoa 3118
Waitlist for new clients
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Dr. Josette Wulffaert
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Papamoa 3118
Not accepting new clients
Kia ora, therapy can be part of your healing journey. Approaching a therapist, let alone starting therapy, is a brave thing to do. I aim to empower people through building a strong therapeutic relationship and working from an individualised treatment plan, catered to your needs, wishes, and background. I use an integrated therapeutic approach: I am extensively trained in EMDR, ACT, DBT, MBT, and CBT. I have over 19 years of experience as a clinical psychologist both in public and private sectors. I support people 16 years and older. I invite you to have a look at my website to get more information on what work we can do together.
Kia ora, therapy can be part of your healing journey. Approaching a therapist, let alone starting therapy, is a brave thing to do. I aim to empower people through building a strong therapeutic relationship and working from an individualised treatment plan, catered to your needs, wishes, and background. I use an integrated therapeutic approach: I am extensively trained in EMDR, ACT, DBT, MBT, and CBT. I have over 19 years of experience as a clinical psychologist both in public and private sectors. I support people 16 years and older. I invite you to have a look at my website to get more information on what work we can do together.
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Photo of Rosemary A White, MNZCCA, Counsellor
Rosemary A White
Counsellor, MNZCCA
Verified Verified
Tauranga 3112
Hi there - my background includes working as a Registered Nurse for 6 years, and then as an Independant Midwife for 10 years. I paused to raise and home-educate my 4 children (all adults now, and I'm now enjoying being a Grandma. I then retrained to gain a Batchelor in Counselling 12 years ago and have really enjoyed for the past 12 years working with children through to the elderly. I can see you face to face, or via zoom. I work in a number of different modalities to suit your needs. I work with all ethnicities.
Hi there - my background includes working as a Registered Nurse for 6 years, and then as an Independant Midwife for 10 years. I paused to raise and home-educate my 4 children (all adults now, and I'm now enjoying being a Grandma. I then retrained to gain a Batchelor in Counselling 12 years ago and have really enjoyed for the past 12 years working with children through to the elderly. I can see you face to face, or via zoom. I work in a number of different modalities to suit your needs. I work with all ethnicities.
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Photo of Hayley Crenfeldt - Hayley Crenfeldt Counselling , NZAC - Provisional, Counsellor
Hayley Crenfeldt Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Tauranga 3110
As a counsellor, I provide a safe, warm, confidential, & non-judgmental environment for you to process difficult emotions. My commitment is to create a supportive & attentive space where you can work through your troubles, ultimately enhancing self-awareness, personal strength, & resilience.
As a counsellor, I provide a safe, warm, confidential, & non-judgmental environment for you to process difficult emotions. My commitment is to create a supportive & attentive space where you can work through your troubles, ultimately enhancing self-awareness, personal strength, & resilience.
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Photo of Wini Minarapa Geddes - Tu Ora NZ Limited
Tu Ora NZ Limited
Verified Verified
Tauranga 3110  (Online Only)
Ideal clients could be suffering from disappointing life experiences, an unfair chance at life and those who are needing awhi, encouragement and support. They can be feeling sad or down, confused, have a reduced ability to concentrate, fearful, mood swings, feelings of guilt, withdrawal, loneliness, tiredness, low energy or have trouble sleeping. Understanding these issues by listening, identifying their needs and determine some goals may help formulate changing circumstances for a better future of growth and prosperity; a balanced life with whānau, friends and work situations.
Ideal clients could be suffering from disappointing life experiences, an unfair chance at life and those who are needing awhi, encouragement and support. They can be feeling sad or down, confused, have a reduced ability to concentrate, fearful, mood swings, feelings of guilt, withdrawal, loneliness, tiredness, low energy or have trouble sleeping. Understanding these issues by listening, identifying their needs and determine some goals may help formulate changing circumstances for a better future of growth and prosperity; a balanced life with whānau, friends and work situations.
0800 627 004 x29 View 0800 627 004 x29
Photo of Ally Beattie - Ally Beattie  Stuff Happenz Bay of Plenty Tauranga, MNZCCA, Counsellor
Ally Beattie Stuff Happenz Bay of Plenty Tauranga
Counsellor, MNZCCA
Verified Verified
Tauranga 3112
It sometimes can be hard to ask for support but there is no time like now to give it a go.
It sometimes can be hard to ask for support but there is no time like now to give it a go.
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Photo of Melisa Cane-Franzetti, MNZAC, Counsellor
Melisa Cane-Franzetti
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Mount Maunganui 3116  (Online Only)
UNIQUE I don’t believe in “one solution fits all”. So I do an initial assessment and get to know you and your therapy goals. I train in different methods and techniques and tailor the session to your needs. HOLISTIC My approach to well-being and happiness is holistic. I look at the different elements in your life and your environment to better understand where you are at right now and what you need. I work on being present, mindful, and accepting. EMPOWERING I believe in giving people tools to apply in their lives outside of the therapy room. I like to give people the autonomy to make choices and perfect their reflective skills.
UNIQUE I don’t believe in “one solution fits all”. So I do an initial assessment and get to know you and your therapy goals. I train in different methods and techniques and tailor the session to your needs. HOLISTIC My approach to well-being and happiness is holistic. I look at the different elements in your life and your environment to better understand where you are at right now and what you need. I work on being present, mindful, and accepting. EMPOWERING I believe in giving people tools to apply in their lives outside of the therapy room. I like to give people the autonomy to make choices and perfect their reflective skills.
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Photo of Catia Batalha, MA, PBANZ, Psychotherapist
Catia Batalha
Psychotherapist, MA, PBANZ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tauranga 3110  (Online Only)
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.
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.
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Photo of Anna Redgrave - Beehyve Health, MA, MNZAC, Counsellor
Beehyve Health
Counsellor, MA, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Tauranga 3110  (Online Only)
Beehyve is a buzzing hub of practitioners and services that offer support to help people thrive. Our focus is a safe and inclusive place where clients find understanding, empathy and empowerment. We launched Beehyve to meet a demand for support that truly understands the specific needs of adult ADHD and can serve a broad range of those working on their wellbeing. Although our individual focus areas are wide and varied, we all share a non-judgmental understanding of ADHD; that's at the heart of our work.
Beehyve is a buzzing hub of practitioners and services that offer support to help people thrive. Our focus is a safe and inclusive place where clients find understanding, empathy and empowerment. We launched Beehyve to meet a demand for support that truly understands the specific needs of adult ADHD and can serve a broad range of those working on their wellbeing. Although our individual focus areas are wide and varied, we all share a non-judgmental understanding of ADHD; that's at the heart of our work.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.



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