Female Therapists in Takapuna, Auckland

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Sharon Logan Cbt Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT). CBT makes sense to me, and I really enjoy using this evidenced based therapy to help people address areas in their life which are not working for them. If you are looking for help with low mood, anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias , anger, relationship problems, goal setting, problem solving, bulimia, low self-esteem, then CBT is a good option.
Hello, I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT). CBT makes sense to me, and I really enjoy using this evidenced based therapy to help people address areas in their life which are not working for them. If you are looking for help with low mood, anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias , anger, relationship problems, goal setting, problem solving, bulimia, low self-esteem, then CBT is a good option.
0800 627 003 x67 View 0800 627 003 x67
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Karen Hielkema
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Takapuna, Auckland 0622  (Online Only)
Karen is a passionate psychologist with experience across a wide variety of settings. Karen has a particular interest in anxiety, women’s psychology, gender issues and workplace issues. She offers a safe and non-judgemental space for you to open-up about any challenges you may be facing. Karen often utilises unique and creative models for both therapy and coaching, based on the use of mindfulness and connection to values. You both can work together to develop effective strategies that you can implement outside of therapy to help better manage symptoms.
Karen is a passionate psychologist with experience across a wide variety of settings. Karen has a particular interest in anxiety, women’s psychology, gender issues and workplace issues. She offers a safe and non-judgemental space for you to open-up about any challenges you may be facing. Karen often utilises unique and creative models for both therapy and coaching, based on the use of mindfulness and connection to values. You both can work together to develop effective strategies that you can implement outside of therapy to help better manage symptoms.
0800 627 024 x17 View 0800 627 024 x17
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BLOOM Positive Change
Counsellor, MNZCCA
Verified Verified
Takapuna, Auckland 0622  (Online Only)
Sorry. I am no longer taking on new clients.
Sorry. I am no longer taking on new clients.
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Philippa Coyle
Psychotherapist, MPsych, PBANZ
Verified Verified
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
I provide a non-judgmental space to explore why we feel and act the way we do and how we can accept and change beliefs and behaviours that inhibit our growth. I have experience working in the public mental health sector, including Segar House, a specialist psychotherapy service treating complex trauma. I also have experience co-facilitating Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) based groups in private and community mental health settings. I am ACC registered for Sensitive Claims.
I provide a non-judgmental space to explore why we feel and act the way we do and how we can accept and change beliefs and behaviours that inhibit our growth. I have experience working in the public mental health sector, including Segar House, a specialist psychotherapy service treating complex trauma. I also have experience co-facilitating Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) based groups in private and community mental health settings. I am ACC registered for Sensitive Claims.
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Lara Jane Dowse
Verified Verified
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
My ideal client is someone who struggles with problematic thoughts that cause them to have intense unpleasant emotions. I am able to help clients identify the underlying causes of there problems and focus on the here and now to make significant positive changes that they will see in there daily lives. Cogniitve Behavioural therapy has an evidence base of research to show that it works to treat a variety of psychological problems
My ideal client is someone who struggles with problematic thoughts that cause them to have intense unpleasant emotions. I am able to help clients identify the underlying causes of there problems and focus on the here and now to make significant positive changes that they will see in there daily lives. Cogniitve Behavioural therapy has an evidence base of research to show that it works to treat a variety of psychological problems
0800 627 003 x87 View 0800 627 003 x87
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Clare Kinsella
Psychologist, MPsych, MNZCCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
Clare works with adults and adolescents to support change in the context of difficult psychological experiences. Some of these difficulties may include low mood, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship dynamics, adjustment, anger, trauma, and stress.
Clare works with adults and adolescents to support change in the context of difficult psychological experiences. Some of these difficulties may include low mood, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship dynamics, adjustment, anger, trauma, and stress.
0800 447 264 x22 View 0800 447 264 x22
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Julia West
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
If you would like support with relationships, intimacy, communication, anxiety, depression, grief or burnout, please get in touch. I work with children, teenagers, adults and couples. I am also a registered provider for ACC Sensitive Claims clients.
If you would like support with relationships, intimacy, communication, anxiety, depression, grief or burnout, please get in touch. I work with children, teenagers, adults and couples. I am also a registered provider for ACC Sensitive Claims clients.
021 234 6309 View 021 234 6309
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Charlotte Anderson
Counsellor, MSc, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
I am an experienced counsellor with a master’s degree in psychology and a postgraduate diploma in counselling. I work mainly with adolescents and young adults, and while I can support clients with a range of difficulties, I specialise in trauma therapy. My therapeutic approach is warm and collaborative, aimed at creating a safe space for you to be vulnerable and explore whatever you wish to discuss. I use a range of therapy tools and approaches tailored to your needs and preferences. Together, we will find ways to help you realize your potential and overcome life’s challenges.
I am an experienced counsellor with a master’s degree in psychology and a postgraduate diploma in counselling. I work mainly with adolescents and young adults, and while I can support clients with a range of difficulties, I specialise in trauma therapy. My therapeutic approach is warm and collaborative, aimed at creating a safe space for you to be vulnerable and explore whatever you wish to discuss. I use a range of therapy tools and approaches tailored to your needs and preferences. Together, we will find ways to help you realize your potential and overcome life’s challenges.
0800 627 024 x73 View 0800 627 024 x73
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Fiona Smorag
Verified Verified
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
Waitlist for new clients
Are you living with grief, anxiety, depression, past trauma, or major life changes? Or would you like to manage your working life? If you are looking for new ways to improve your mental health, or would like to feel more fulfilled, connected and at peace with yourself and your relationships, I can help.
Are you living with grief, anxiety, depression, past trauma, or major life changes? Or would you like to manage your working life? If you are looking for new ways to improve your mental health, or would like to feel more fulfilled, connected and at peace with yourself and your relationships, I can help.
0800 627 004 x94 View 0800 627 004 x94
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Soulcheck Holistic Therapy
MCouns
Verified Verified
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
My passion and purpose? To empower you to live your best Life. Acknowledging the principle that humans are interdependent beings, we understand that isolation is not sustainable; we rely on healthy relationships, community, connection and empathy for our well-being. Recognising that shifts in our circumstances, whether good or bad, can affect our, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. My holistic approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of your challenge. "Empowering you with holistic, client-centered strategies to achieve health, well-being, and inner healing for yourself.
My passion and purpose? To empower you to live your best Life. Acknowledging the principle that humans are interdependent beings, we understand that isolation is not sustainable; we rely on healthy relationships, community, connection and empathy for our well-being. Recognising that shifts in our circumstances, whether good or bad, can affect our, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. My holistic approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of your challenge. "Empowering you with holistic, client-centered strategies to achieve health, well-being, and inner healing for yourself.
0800 468 212 x74 View 0800 468 212 x74
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Shannon Tilston
Counsellor, MA, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
It is my goal that individuals leave the counselling experience feeling more empowered and hopeful in facing a personal or relationship issue that once felt insurmountable. I am passionate about offering you techniques for overcoming hardship and uncertainty. With the right strategies and insights, you can learn to master your internal experience, enhance overall pleasure, and build a healthier relationship with yourself and your loved ones.
It is my goal that individuals leave the counselling experience feeling more empowered and hopeful in facing a personal or relationship issue that once felt insurmountable. I am passionate about offering you techniques for overcoming hardship and uncertainty. With the right strategies and insights, you can learn to master your internal experience, enhance overall pleasure, and build a healthier relationship with yourself and your loved ones.
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Bianca Durand
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
I’m Bianca Durand, a Counselling Psychologist deeply committed to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. With over eight years of experience, I am passionate about providing a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, develop resilience, and discover your strengths. My approach to therapy is holistic and client-centered, tailoring each session to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or simply looking to make positive changes in your life, I am here to support you every step of the way.
I’m Bianca Durand, a Counselling Psychologist deeply committed to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. With over eight years of experience, I am passionate about providing a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, develop resilience, and discover your strengths. My approach to therapy is holistic and client-centered, tailoring each session to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or simply looking to make positive changes in your life, I am here to support you every step of the way.
0800 447 359 x73 View 0800 447 359 x73
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Franciska Neuhäuser
Verified Verified
Takapuna, Auckland 0622  (Online Only)
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 anxiety, grief, trauma, phobias, and low moods; so that you will restore and enjoy confidence, self-esteem, health, well-being, and better relationships. I work exclusively with adults of all ages; and welcome cultural, sexual, and gender diversity.
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 anxiety, grief, trauma, phobias, and low moods; so that you will restore and enjoy confidence, self-esteem, health, well-being, and better relationships. I work exclusively with adults of all ages; and welcome cultural, sexual, and gender diversity.
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Hannah Elizabeth Eriksen-Gowing
Counsellor, MA, AThR
Verified Verified
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
0800 451 520 x67 View 0800 451 520 x67
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Melanie Prinsloo
Psychologist, MA, MNZCCP
Verified Verified
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
0800 627 024 x32 View 0800 627 024 x32
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Krysia Lanigan
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Verified Verified
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
Not accepting new clients
I offer a warm, accepting, and confidential space where you feel listened to. I have experience supporting people with wide-ranging issues including; relationship challenges, feeling disconnected, navigating life changes, loss, identity struggles, and low self-worth; and people who identify as highly sensitive or neurodiverse. Psychotherapy allows us to explore why we feel and behave the way we do and can help us learn to manage our emotions. Developing an understanding of ourselves and our patterns can give us new perspectives, help us make meaningful changes, and may help us accept things we can’t change.
I offer a warm, accepting, and confidential space where you feel listened to. I have experience supporting people with wide-ranging issues including; relationship challenges, feeling disconnected, navigating life changes, loss, identity struggles, and low self-worth; and people who identify as highly sensitive or neurodiverse. Psychotherapy allows us to explore why we feel and behave the way we do and can help us learn to manage our emotions. Developing an understanding of ourselves and our patterns can give us new perspectives, help us make meaningful changes, and may help us accept things we can’t change.
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Elaine Allison
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Takapuna, Auckland 0620
Not accepting new clients
Elaine is a Senior Registered Psychologist in New Zealand and a Registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist in the UK. Elaine has lived in New Zealand for over 25yrs. Elaine helps her clients using a warm, empowering approach to assist her clients achieve their goals in the most appropriate way. Using a wide variety of approaches such as CBT, positive psychology, DBT and mindfulness etc. Elaine has over 27 years experience working with adults, teenagers, children and families. Elaine has worked in the UK and New Zealand within the Health Service, NHS, G.P. surgeries, Social Services, Special Education and in private practice.
Elaine is a Senior Registered Psychologist in New Zealand and a Registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist in the UK. Elaine has lived in New Zealand for over 25yrs. Elaine helps her clients using a warm, empowering approach to assist her clients achieve their goals in the most appropriate way. Using a wide variety of approaches such as CBT, positive psychology, DBT and mindfulness etc. Elaine has over 27 years experience working with adults, teenagers, children and families. Elaine has worked in the UK and New Zealand within the Health Service, NHS, G.P. surgeries, Social Services, Special Education and in private practice.
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Vanessa Garcia H
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
Not accepting new clients
Hi, I am a Health Psychologist that takes a holistic approach to wellbeing. My areas of specific interest are anxiety, health-related trauma/PTSD, specific phobias, optimising sleep and wellbeing. Please note that I do not provide services for ACC.
Hi, I am a Health Psychologist that takes a holistic approach to wellbeing. My areas of specific interest are anxiety, health-related trauma/PTSD, specific phobias, optimising sleep and wellbeing. Please note that I do not provide services for ACC.
0800 447 359 x34 View 0800 447 359 x34
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Moira Howson
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
Not accepting new clients
Moira has worked with adolescents and adults, helping them with a range of presentations including anxiety, phobias, depression (low mood), grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues, transitions in life, work-stress/burnout and managing ADHD. Moira has a MSocSci (Org. Psych) and a MHSc (Hons)/PGDip in Counselling Psychology. She is a Registered Counselling Psychologist with the NZ Psychologists Board and is a member of the NZ Psychological Society. She offers online consultations to clients across New Zealand and is available to see clients in person on Auckland's North Shore.
Moira has worked with adolescents and adults, helping them with a range of presentations including anxiety, phobias, depression (low mood), grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues, transitions in life, work-stress/burnout and managing ADHD. Moira has a MSocSci (Org. Psych) and a MHSc (Hons)/PGDip in Counselling Psychology. She is a Registered Counselling Psychologist with the NZ Psychologists Board and is a member of the NZ Psychological Society. She offers online consultations to clients across New Zealand and is available to see clients in person on Auckland's North Shore.
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Online Therapists

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Tenisha Kumar
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Namaste. My name is Tenisha and I am an Aotearoa-born Fijian-Indian. I offer short term counselling and long term therapy to adults, couples and young people (16+ years). I'm a qualified, registered counsellor (PMNZAC) and have spent the last 10 years providing therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups. As an ethnic woman of colour, I'm committed to providing culturally responsive mental health support, especially for our ethnic and migrant communities through continuous professional and personal development.
Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Namaste. My name is Tenisha and I am an Aotearoa-born Fijian-Indian. I offer short term counselling and long term therapy to adults, couples and young people (16+ years). I'm a qualified, registered counsellor (PMNZAC) and have spent the last 10 years providing therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups. As an ethnic woman of colour, I'm committed to providing culturally responsive mental health support, especially for our ethnic and migrant communities through continuous professional and personal development.
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Female Counsellors

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.