Behavioural Issues Therapists in Auckland
Specialty include: Anxiety, Addiction, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Issues (ADHD, Autism, developmental and behavioural issues, learning difficulty), Chronic Pain, Depression, Life Transitions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Panic Disorder, Personality Disorder, Relationship Problems, Self Esteem, Sleep Disturbance/Insomnia , Trauma Related Disorder.
Auckland Mental Wellness Centre has a team of registered psychologists. We aim to provide professional, and confidential psychology service for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our psychologists are experienced and certified supervisors to provide Clinical Supervision and Training for professionals. Our service include general and specialised psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of relational, psychological, emotional, social and behavioural issues. We also do assessment report to Court and Immigration NZ.
Specialty include: Anxiety, Addiction, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Issues (ADHD, Autism, developmental and behavioural issues, learning difficulty), Chronic Pain, Depression, Life Transitions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Panic Disorder, Personality Disorder, Relationship Problems, Self Esteem, Sleep Disturbance/Insomnia , Trauma Related Disorder.
Auckland Mental Wellness Centre has a team of registered psychologists. We aim to provide professional, and confidential psychology service for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our psychologists are experienced and certified supervisors to provide Clinical Supervision and Training for professionals. Our service include general and specialised psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of relational, psychological, emotional, social and behavioural issues. We also do assessment report to Court and Immigration NZ.
Maarten completed his MA Counseling through Monash University in Melbourne Australia and is a registered counsellor with the ACA. He has been associated with lifelines both in New Zealand and Japan, as well as distance counseling via online services. With over 25 years experience in education and counseling, he offers a supportive perspective that will help bring clarity in times of difficulty. Maarten’s theoretical orientation is firmly client centered, with cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness as major influencers.
Maarten completed his MA Counseling through Monash University in Melbourne Australia and is a registered counsellor with the ACA. He has been associated with lifelines both in New Zealand and Japan, as well as distance counseling via online services. With over 25 years experience in education and counseling, he offers a supportive perspective that will help bring clarity in times of difficulty. Maarten’s theoretical orientation is firmly client centered, with cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness as major influencers.
My work assists adolescents and parents with parent-child relationship, behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, peer relationships, adolescent issues, anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, developmental disorders and other life challenges.
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.
My work assists adolescents and parents with parent-child relationship, behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, peer relationships, adolescent issues, anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, developmental disorders and other life challenges.
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.
I have a proven track record in providing effective treatment for a variety of different psychological and behavioral issues.
My mission is to inspire people to embrace life with all its contradictions and equip them with the tools necessary to achieve success and build better relationships. I am passionate about helping people see situations as opportunities to grow and evolve, in order to experience all the good things life has to offer. I work alongside individuals to bring focus and clarification in identifying what steps to take in the process of transformation. My role is to support people to solve lifelong issues, achieve their goals, continue to develop their vision, increase life satisfaction, and gain success & happiness.
I have a proven track record in providing effective treatment for a variety of different psychological and behavioral issues.
My mission is to inspire people to embrace life with all its contradictions and equip them with the tools necessary to achieve success and build better relationships. I am passionate about helping people see situations as opportunities to grow and evolve, in order to experience all the good things life has to offer. I work alongside individuals to bring focus and clarification in identifying what steps to take in the process of transformation. My role is to support people to solve lifelong issues, achieve their goals, continue to develop their vision, increase life satisfaction, and gain success & happiness.
Clients who worked with me in the past have experienced a variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), challenges related to being neurodivergent, e.g. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), emotional dysregulation, parenting issues, and post-abuse psychological recovery. Although I work with a wide range of life stages, I particularly enjoy working with children (school-age), young professionals, and parents.
Clients who worked with me in the past have experienced a variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), challenges related to being neurodivergent, e.g. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), emotional dysregulation, parenting issues, and post-abuse psychological recovery. Although I work with a wide range of life stages, I particularly enjoy working with children (school-age), young professionals, and parents.
Are you struggling to talk about what's going on for you to people in your life? Perhaps you don't feel comfortable sharing certain aspects of yourself with them or maybe there isn't anyone there you can actually trust/ talk to. Therapy provides a safe, non-judgmental space to curiously explore/learn more about yourself and whatever is troubling you, so that you can make the changes necessary to live a more fulfilling life.
Are you struggling to talk about what's going on for you to people in your life? Perhaps you don't feel comfortable sharing certain aspects of yourself with them or maybe there isn't anyone there you can actually trust/ talk to. Therapy provides a safe, non-judgmental space to curiously explore/learn more about yourself and whatever is troubling you, so that you can make the changes necessary to live a more fulfilling life.
You feel you're meant for more, you're struggling with the day to day stuff and feeling overwhelmed and full of self doubt. Parenting, life, career and relationships are all in the mix and it's hard to know where to start but you know it's time to do something! If you're feeling stuck, lacking direction or focus, filled with uncertainty and not knowing where to go - I'm here for you! Gain back your self belief, rediscover yourself and come away from my sessions knowing you've "got this"! There are no quick fixes, but you know this and I am here to help you take that first step!
You feel you're meant for more, you're struggling with the day to day stuff and feeling overwhelmed and full of self doubt. Parenting, life, career and relationships are all in the mix and it's hard to know where to start but you know it's time to do something! If you're feeling stuck, lacking direction or focus, filled with uncertainty and not knowing where to go - I'm here for you! Gain back your self belief, rediscover yourself and come away from my sessions knowing you've "got this"! There are no quick fixes, but you know this and I am here to help you take that first step!
In our current world people are expected to enter into a competitive and turbulent world of rapid changes. Skills that are needed would be flexibility, versatility, innovation, creativity, self motivation (to enable a person to make his or her own choices and act on them) social skills (this includes respecting one self as well as understanding and respecting others and their values and cultures), emotionally competent (to be compassionate towards others, to understand and manage uncomfortable emotions), courage and coand confidence (to be responsible to be able to learn from their mistakes and to keep on trying).
In our current world people are expected to enter into a competitive and turbulent world of rapid changes. Skills that are needed would be flexibility, versatility, innovation, creativity, self motivation (to enable a person to make his or her own choices and act on them) social skills (this includes respecting one self as well as understanding and respecting others and their values and cultures), emotionally competent (to be compassionate towards others, to understand and manage uncomfortable emotions), courage and coand confidence (to be responsible to be able to learn from their mistakes and to keep on trying).
Clients offer an array of personal difficulties, seeking insight to issues that are consuming their normally functional life. I have treated clients on a wide spectrum of issues, ranging from mental, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual ailments. As we uncover a client's personal narrative, their initial needs may change, yet the result remains the same, to find a sense of security and hope in their personal life.
Clients offer an array of personal difficulties, seeking insight to issues that are consuming their normally functional life. I have treated clients on a wide spectrum of issues, ranging from mental, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual ailments. As we uncover a client's personal narrative, their initial needs may change, yet the result remains the same, to find a sense of security and hope in their personal life.
Personal counselling and psychotherapy from a highly trained professional with over 25 years of international experience. Assisting adults with difficult personal situations or emotional stress: Relationship difficulties with a partner / family or at work; Feeling at unease or anxious or upset; Feeling "down" or depressed; Being diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, etc.
Personal counselling and psychotherapy from a highly trained professional with over 25 years of international experience. Assisting adults with difficult personal situations or emotional stress: Relationship difficulties with a partner / family or at work; Feeling at unease or anxious or upset; Feeling "down" or depressed; Being diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, etc.
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.
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.
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I’ve been a Counsellor and Family Therapist for over 20 years now. What I love about this work is helping people unpack their challenges and figure out how they can be more compassionate with themselves, more peaceful in their relationships and enjoy life more fully. Most people walk in somewhat nervously not knowing what to expect but the feedback is that it’s a relief to be able to talk freely, see themselves more kindly and pick up some new skills that work for them.
I’ve been a Counsellor and Family Therapist for over 20 years now. What I love about this work is helping people unpack their challenges and figure out how they can be more compassionate with themselves, more peaceful in their relationships and enjoy life more fully. Most people walk in somewhat nervously not knowing what to expect but the feedback is that it’s a relief to be able to talk freely, see themselves more kindly and pick up some new skills that work for them.
Psychotherapy is a deeply personal journey. This journey is unique to each individual, where the journey may begin with seeking purpose in the person’s life or seeking to make meaning of life and its mysteries. It may involve seeking relief from emotional pain and suffering or unbearable feelings. It might also consist of confronting shadows from your past or healing from a traumatic past event. I see my work as a psychotherapist as accompanying you on your journey together, where I hope to support you in finding growth, balance, and a sense of harmony and peace. In addition, I offer supervision, and K9-assisted therapy.
Psychotherapy is a deeply personal journey. This journey is unique to each individual, where the journey may begin with seeking purpose in the person’s life or seeking to make meaning of life and its mysteries. It may involve seeking relief from emotional pain and suffering or unbearable feelings. It might also consist of confronting shadows from your past or healing from a traumatic past event. I see my work as a psychotherapist as accompanying you on your journey together, where I hope to support you in finding growth, balance, and a sense of harmony and peace. In addition, I offer supervision, and K9-assisted therapy.
I can offer short term and long term private counselling sessions for clients with issues that range from everyday life challenges to issues that are more complex. By walking alongside clients my goal is to support clients to develop strategies and skills to navigate and work through their personal challenges.
I can offer short term and long term private counselling sessions for clients with issues that range from everyday life challenges to issues that are more complex. By walking alongside clients my goal is to support clients to develop strategies and skills to navigate and work through their personal challenges.
Gerry Douglas works professionally as an EMDR Clinician, Relationship Counsellor, & Learning Difficulties Remediation Specialist. His ethnic heritage is Scottish and Pacifika (Fijian and Samoan). He has a warm inclusive manner and more than 25 years of experience. Gerry’s professional point of difference, for both counselling and the remediation of various learning disabilities, incorporates resetting the neurophysiological substrate that underlies and facilitates behaviour. Many reasons for seeking counselling, and the underlying source of numerous learning disabilities, are directly linked to neurophysiological dysregulation.
Gerry Douglas works professionally as an EMDR Clinician, Relationship Counsellor, & Learning Difficulties Remediation Specialist. His ethnic heritage is Scottish and Pacifika (Fijian and Samoan). He has a warm inclusive manner and more than 25 years of experience. Gerry’s professional point of difference, for both counselling and the remediation of various learning disabilities, incorporates resetting the neurophysiological substrate that underlies and facilitates behaviour. Many reasons for seeking counselling, and the underlying source of numerous learning disabilities, are directly linked to neurophysiological dysregulation.
Have you tried talk therapy but still feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected? Somatic Therapy offers a unique, body-centered approach to healing that goes beyond words. By integrating mind, body, and emotions, this therapy helps you release stored tension, improve emotional resilience, and foster a deeper connection with yourself.
Have you tried talk therapy but still feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected? Somatic Therapy offers a unique, body-centered approach to healing that goes beyond words. By integrating mind, body, and emotions, this therapy helps you release stored tension, improve emotional resilience, and foster a deeper connection with yourself.
My approach is optimistic and creative Whilst problems can be serious and painful, I intend that our conversations will be uplifting. ‘Problem stories’ can become overwhelming and it can be almost impossible to separate ourselves from them. This is where narrative therapy comes in. Together, we will disentangle problems stories and you will step into new, life-giving stories. I have been trained for the last 22 years by one of the world's best-known therapists. I taught counselling at postgraduate level for ten years, I have published widely about my work and give regular workshops and trainings. You are in good hands with me.
My approach is optimistic and creative Whilst problems can be serious and painful, I intend that our conversations will be uplifting. ‘Problem stories’ can become overwhelming and it can be almost impossible to separate ourselves from them. This is where narrative therapy comes in. Together, we will disentangle problems stories and you will step into new, life-giving stories. I have been trained for the last 22 years by one of the world's best-known therapists. I taught counselling at postgraduate level for ten years, I have published widely about my work and give regular workshops and trainings. You are in good hands with me.
I am a registered Psychologist, currently practising in predominantly Central East Auckland, I am a relational therapist and integrate Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) as my main modality in therapy because it is so versatile, is trauma-informed and very resource-based. I interweave it with other modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical behavioural Therapy and others.
I am a registered Psychologist, currently practising in predominantly Central East Auckland, I am a relational therapist and integrate Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) as my main modality in therapy because it is so versatile, is trauma-informed and very resource-based. I interweave it with other modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical behavioural Therapy and others.
I am a Specialist Trauma Therapist and Clinical Psychologist in Auckland. I have psychology offices in Parnell Auckland and Ponsonby Auckland. I also offer remote/online services. I work with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures. With more than 21 years of experience, I specialize in Trauma Focused Therapy, EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anxiety and depression. I also offer couples therapy at my Auckland Ponsonby and Parnell Psychology offices. Specialist Trauma Therapy - Couples Therapy - Anxiety - Depression - ADHD & Autism Assessment - Auckland - Parnell - Ponsonby.
I am a Specialist Trauma Therapist and Clinical Psychologist in Auckland. I have psychology offices in Parnell Auckland and Ponsonby Auckland. I also offer remote/online services. I work with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures. With more than 21 years of experience, I specialize in Trauma Focused Therapy, EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anxiety and depression. I also offer couples therapy at my Auckland Ponsonby and Parnell Psychology offices. Specialist Trauma Therapy - Couples Therapy - Anxiety - Depression - ADHD & Autism Assessment - Auckland - Parnell - Ponsonby.
I am a Counsellor with 5+ years experience working alongside children, adolescents, young adults and their families to navigate the challenges that life can bring. My area of expertise and passion is with children, adolescents and young adults. My own personal journey with grief, loss, tragedy and mental health has shaped me to be an empathetic, warm and person-centred counsellor. I take a therapeutic approach that is culturally sensitive, strengths-based and tailored to the needs, goals and hopes of the individual. I like to create a safe space where people can come and share that is going on for them.
I am a Counsellor with 5+ years experience working alongside children, adolescents, young adults and their families to navigate the challenges that life can bring. My area of expertise and passion is with children, adolescents and young adults. My own personal journey with grief, loss, tragedy and mental health has shaped me to be an empathetic, warm and person-centred counsellor. I take a therapeutic approach that is culturally sensitive, strengths-based and tailored to the needs, goals and hopes of the individual. I like to create a safe space where people can come and share that is going on for them.
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What happens in therapy for behavioural issues?
No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behaviour issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.
What therapy types help with behavioural issues?
Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioural therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.
How long does therapy last for behavioural issues?
Among popular approaches to treating behavioural concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behaviour management, often used when the underlying cause of behaviour issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioural issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.
How effective is therapy for behaviour issues?
Studies show that therapy for behaviour issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behaviour later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behaviour. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.