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I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience supporting adults and young people struggling with mental health, trauma and substance abuse issues. I work with challenges such as anxiety, low mood, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, work-related stress and generally feeling stuck or uncertain about direction in life. My approach is grounded in humanistic-experiential and emotion focused therapy, helping you to make sense of your emotions and deeper layers of the underlying distress. I welcome conversations around existential and moral concerns. I aim to create a space that feels safe, respectful, where we can slow things down and make sense of your experience together. From there, we work towards change that feels meaningful and lasting. Clients often appreciate my calm, grounded and approachable style and the balance between depth and practical direction.

Life can present unexpected challenges, and it’s not always easy to navigate them alone. I offer a calm, supportive, and non judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. I work from a pluralistic framework, drawing on a range of therapeutic models to support your well-being, values, and goals. I support adults and young adults navigating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss, relationship challenges, identity exploration, life transitions, and experiences of overwhelm or disconnection. I also welcome those seeking space for reflection, personal growth, or strengthening their sense of self.

I am a registered counsellor with extensive experience in family and sexual trauma, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety and troubling emotions, intergenerational trauma and identity. I offer affirming support for ADHD, neurodiversity and LGBTQI+ issues. I also have experience with business and workplace dynamics and burnout.

I offer a calm, supportive space to explore grief, loss, and life’s challenges, helping you make sense of what you’re feeling and find a way forward.

Hi, I'm Goldie, the Registered Psychologist at Gold Tree Therapy. I provide online therapy for adults (18+) anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand. I help with anxiety, OCD, low mood, self-esteem, life transitions, and other mental health needs. My support is confidential and tailored to your needs and preferences. If you’re new to remote therapy, I’ll gladly assist along the way so you can benefit from the flexibility and convenience of online sessions. You're warmly invited to visit my website (www.goldtreetherapy.co.nz) and reach out for a free brief no-obligation phone call (022 088 6632) about your interest in therapy and whether I'm the right person to take this journey with.

Kia ora, my name is Rebekah, I'm 31 and I am a qualified counsellor based in Christchurch. I offer in-person sessions in Christchurch and online counselling throughout New Zealand, working with a vast range of ages and presenting challenges. I strive to provide an environment that feels safe, welcoming and not too serious where our sessions not only consist of exploring your issue at depth, but also allow for moments of laughter and genuine connection to naturally emerge alongside our work. I aim to provide not only tools, but also a trusting client/counsellor relationship that in itself can also facilitate growth. Having been to counselling myself, I know how it feels to sit in the clients chair. This enhances my practice where I can meet my clients with a lived understanding of the vulnerability and emotional honesty required.

I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can be yourself and work through what matters most to you. My whole-person approach supports both mind and body, combining genuine connection with practical, evidence-based tools to help you build resilience, confidence, and wellbeing. Ek nooi graag Afrikaanssprekende kliënte uit om my te kontak. Dankie Sharon, dit is so wonderlik om uiteindelik hulp te kan kry en myself in my eie taal uit te druk. Dit is so moeilik om dit in Engels te doen as ek soveel het en soveel emosies deur my laat kom dat ek te verward raak. Om na jou toe te kom en so veilig en verstaan te voel en Afrikaans te kan praat, is vir my van onskatbare waarde.

I’m a trauma-informed counsellor (provisional NZAC) based in Christchurch/Selwyn. I support individuals navigating the impacts of family violence and sexual harm, offering a safe a steady space to explore, heal, and reconnect with a sense of self. My work is relational, client-led, and grounded in compassion.

I provide clinical psychology support and psychotherapy for individuals and couples

Kia Ora, I’m Krissy! If you're facing challenges or feeling worried about life, I’m here to talk it through with you. Together, we’ll explore what motivates and drives you, and I’ll support you in overcoming any obstacles you may be facing—big or small. Your challenges are always valid. During our time together, I’ll walk with you as you work towards the changes you want to make, helping you find the path that feels right for you. No matter your age, culture, religion, sexuality, or gender, I’ll respect who you are and work alongside you, as you are the expert in your own life. Our sessions will focus on your goals and progress, so we can see where you’re headed and adjust as needed to create the positive changes you want to see. One of the main tools I use is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and I have a variety of approaches I can adapt to best support your needs. I also use a strengths-based approach to help you discover and build on your own potential.

I specialize in mental health, trauma and neurodiversity. Perhaps you are overwhelmed with depression or anxiety, feel helpless or hopeless and you want to get yourself back again - enjoy life? Perhaps you find life is unfulfilling, you feel stuck in the same rut and struggle to change your life to be more what you would like it to be? Or are you experiencing conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem issues or stress and need help and support at this time? Together we can find a way forward. I am the author of the "Out of the Fog" programme delivered in group and individual therapy which has helped hundreds of people to recover/become well from depression/anxiety. I have helped people to identify what is holding them back in their life and move beyond it, set achievable goals, and experience a more fulfilling life.

Hi I'm Ruby, a counsellor based in Christchurch. I work with adult individuals and couples. Although I mainly draw from Person-centered and Solution-focused therapy modalities, I tailor my approach to suit the individual needs and wants of the client. I often integrate aspects of CBT, ACT and polyvagal theory. I have passion and experience working with cultural and neurodiversity, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting issues, low self-worth/confidence, and chronic pain/illness.

Hi, my name is Rachel, and I am a Registered Social Worker. My path towards counselling began in 2021 after further study in Psychology, when I began counselling teens at risk of homelessness, followed by child and family counselling. I opened my own practice. 'Calm & Co.' in October 2023, where I support children, teens, families and couples in a safe, confidential, empathetic, non-judgmental and calm space. I am a firm believer that people are the experts in their own lives, and I work in a collaborative way to develop strategies that will meet every individual’s unique support needs, whether that takes a structured approach using counselling models and interventions, or providing an understanding ear for people to vent without being judged.

ACC and private counselling

Kia ora, I'm John and I am passionate about supporting people at their own pace to explore their best hopes and values, and start making changes to move towards the future they desire. When I am not counselling, I am a big PC gamer, board gamer, indoor football player, and enjoy watching my football team play. I primarily utilise Solution-Focused counselling, integrated with philosophical elements, and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) to help with processing traumatic events from past. Visit my website www.opcounselling.co.nz for more information about me!

Hi, I am Hannah. I am a Registered Mental Health Social Worker, and have the privilege of working therapeutically with individuals across the lifespan. My priority is to offer a safe, client-centered and compassionate space where clients feel heard, empowered, and in control of their own stories. In my private practice, I am a provider for ACC Sensitive Claims. I maintain a part-time practice within Canterbury District Health Board Specialty Mental Health Service, where I am a member of the Dialectical Behaviour Team for Adolescents. My practice philosophy is informed by Ecological Systems Theory, Attachment Theory and Trauma-Informed Theory.

I aim to help you work through past challenges and develop the skills to live your life how you want to. I have worked in public health, both inpatient and outpatient settings. I exclusively use evidence-based practice for effective, lasting positive change. I have a particular interest in the resolution of childhood adversity and/or trauma and how these experiences intricately intertwine with present day difficulties.

I can provide social work advocacy and counseling interventions using integrative and holistic therapeutic approaches bilingually (English and Mandarin). Since 2007, I have worked in the health sector providing social work and counselling in different settings. In 2017 I set up a private practice to fully utilise my knowledge and skills to benefit local communities. I believe that there is no one perfect model when working in New Zealand – the island of diversity. I work in a culturally respectful and sensitive manner with clients from all cultures and walks of life. My special expertise is combining social work experience and counseling skills to talk through issues like • depression • anxiety • insomnia • social phobia • relationships in the workplace and families • financial hardship • housing problems • grief and bereavement • palliative care and carer burden • seeking ways to reduce or resolve the issues achieving goals set by the clients.