Female Therapists in Auckland, AU

Photo of Madhu Chandra, MPsych, PBANZ, Psychotherapist
Madhu Chandra
Psychotherapist, MPsych, PBANZ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auckland 0626
I offer psychotherapy in Birkenhead, Auckland and online. Psychotherapy helps to understand who you are deep down, how your life experiences have affected and shaped you, and how this sometimes leads to self-defeating and harmful behaviours, a lot of which happens unconsciously. At times you may find life’s challenges hard to cope with or come to a point in life where you lose direction or purpose. These can manifest as stress, anxiety, depression, hopelessness or feeling overwhelmed and previous ways of coping don’t work.
I offer psychotherapy in Birkenhead, Auckland and online. Psychotherapy helps to understand who you are deep down, how your life experiences have affected and shaped you, and how this sometimes leads to self-defeating and harmful behaviours, a lot of which happens unconsciously. At times you may find life’s challenges hard to cope with or come to a point in life where you lose direction or purpose. These can manifest as stress, anxiety, depression, hopelessness or feeling overwhelmed and previous ways of coping don’t work.
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Ale Held
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Auckland 0629  (Online Only)
Alexandra (Ale) Held is an NZ-trained and registered psychologist and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). She is experienced in working with a variety of challenging behaviours across adults, adolescents, and children in a range of settings, providing a high level of behavioural assessments and interventions. She is experienced in implementing intensive Behaviour Support Services, based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. She works from a non-aversive framework to increase positive behaviour, increase positive interactions, develop skills, and decrease the occurrence of challenging behaviours.
Alexandra (Ale) Held is an NZ-trained and registered psychologist and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). She is experienced in working with a variety of challenging behaviours across adults, adolescents, and children in a range of settings, providing a high level of behavioural assessments and interventions. She is experienced in implementing intensive Behaviour Support Services, based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. She works from a non-aversive framework to increase positive behaviour, increase positive interactions, develop skills, and decrease the occurrence of challenging behaviours.
0800 327 477 View 0800 327 477
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Clare Kinsella
Psychologist, MPsych, MNZCCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
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Mindful Counselling with Deanna Wharton
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Auckland 1051
Hi there, I’m Deanna and I have a real passion for helping people through the many challenges we face as humans in a way that best works for each individual. My goal is to support clients through meaningful change towards living a more satisfying and happier life. I offer a compassionate and non-judgemental space for you to speak freely about your challenges so we can work through them together. All humans experience difficulties and the right support can make an enormous difference to how well we’re able to navigate them.
Hi there, I’m Deanna and I have a real passion for helping people through the many challenges we face as humans in a way that best works for each individual. My goal is to support clients through meaningful change towards living a more satisfying and happier life. I offer a compassionate and non-judgemental space for you to speak freely about your challenges so we can work through them together. All humans experience difficulties and the right support can make an enormous difference to how well we’re able to navigate them.
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Karen Hielkema
Psychologist
Verified Verified
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.
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Sheena Irving
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Auckland 0626
Kia ora, I'm Sheena (she/her). If you are feeling stuck, it can sometimes be hard to see choices and options. A specific event or transition may be impacting you. It could be difficulties in relationships. Or, anxiety, depression, or something else, may be getting in the way of the life you want to live. I work with my clients, to create space between the person and the “problem”. Within this space we can explore how experiences and beliefs from your past may be shaping your present, identify how you would prefer your life to be, and discover the action that you can take to get there.
Kia ora, I'm Sheena (she/her). If you are feeling stuck, it can sometimes be hard to see choices and options. A specific event or transition may be impacting you. It could be difficulties in relationships. Or, anxiety, depression, or something else, may be getting in the way of the life you want to live. I work with my clients, to create space between the person and the “problem”. Within this space we can explore how experiences and beliefs from your past may be shaping your present, identify how you would prefer your life to be, and discover the action that you can take to get there.
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Ginni Gulati
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Auckland 2014
I am a mental health professional who has an experience of working with clients experiencing wide range of mental health problems such as depression, mood disorders, stress related problems, anxiety issues, sexual dysfunctions, personality disorders, learning difficulties, sleep problems, teenage issues, eating disorders, emotional trauma, sexual assault, etc.
I am a mental health professional who has an experience of working with clients experiencing wide range of mental health problems such as depression, mood disorders, stress related problems, anxiety issues, sexual dysfunctions, personality disorders, learning difficulties, sleep problems, teenage issues, eating disorders, emotional trauma, sexual assault, etc.
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Nourishing Arts Therapy & Exterrnal Supervision
MA
Verified Verified
Auckland 1010
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.
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.
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Dr. Clare Calvert
Psychologist, PsychD, NZPsS Member
Verified Verified
Auckland 1052
I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2005 and worked for the NHS, before moving to New Zealand in 2009. I have worked for the District Health Boards/Te Whatu Ora in adult mental health. I now work full-time in private practice, seeing young people and adults over 16, and offering individual therapy. I can help with anxiety, stress, mood, worry, assertiveness and emotion regulation. My aim in therapy is to provide a warm and safe space where we can work together on achieving your goals. I pride myself on being approachable and easy to talk to.
I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2005 and worked for the NHS, before moving to New Zealand in 2009. I have worked for the District Health Boards/Te Whatu Ora in adult mental health. I now work full-time in private practice, seeing young people and adults over 16, and offering individual therapy. I can help with anxiety, stress, mood, worry, assertiveness and emotion regulation. My aim in therapy is to provide a warm and safe space where we can work together on achieving your goals. I pride myself on being approachable and easy to talk to.
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Stefanie - Relationship Therapist
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Auckland 1010
Stefanie has over two decades of experience working as a couples therapist and social worker. She trained internationally in New Zealand, USA, Germany and Australia. Stefanie enjoys working with a wide variety of couples of diverse cultural, ethnic and sexual backgrounds. She offers communication training, assertive attendance, art therapy and mindfulness in her therapy practice and she always enjoys a good laugh with her couples! Counselling sessions can be offered in English or in German. After hours appointments and video call appointments are also available!
Stefanie has over two decades of experience working as a couples therapist and social worker. She trained internationally in New Zealand, USA, Germany and Australia. Stefanie enjoys working with a wide variety of couples of diverse cultural, ethnic and sexual backgrounds. She offers communication training, assertive attendance, art therapy and mindfulness in her therapy practice and she always enjoys a good laugh with her couples! Counselling sessions can be offered in English or in German. After hours appointments and video call appointments are also available!
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Photo of Dr. Stella Orzuza, PhD, MNZAC, Counsellor
Dr. Stella Orzuza
Counsellor, PhD, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Auckland 1052
Kia ora koutou katoa. My name is Stella (she/her). I am a trained Psychologist with multiple qualifications to PhD level. I moved to Aotearoa from Argentina a few years ago and attained professional registration as a Counsellor. Key strengths and qualities that I bring to my practice comprise many years of experience in different settings. This includes adult mental health, community care and education. Currently, I am working in private practice, providing sessions in Spanish and English to clients from different cultures and walks of life. I offer talk therapy for a range of psychological and personal issues.
Kia ora koutou katoa. My name is Stella (she/her). I am a trained Psychologist with multiple qualifications to PhD level. I moved to Aotearoa from Argentina a few years ago and attained professional registration as a Counsellor. Key strengths and qualities that I bring to my practice comprise many years of experience in different settings. This includes adult mental health, community care and education. Currently, I am working in private practice, providing sessions in Spanish and English to clients from different cultures and walks of life. I offer talk therapy for a range of psychological and personal issues.
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Photo of Catherine Anne Vos - Henderson Counselling & Guidance Services, Counsellor
Henderson Counselling & Guidance Services
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Auckland 0612
Being a transgender female living my true self 24/7/365 I know how scary and stressful your life are when you struggle with taking that first step out of your closet.
As an Assistant Managing Ambassador for international online transgender support groups with 45 000 plus members, I'm also specialised in counselling for transgender and gender-diverse communities to assist with making their transition smooth as possible. I also assist with their mental health issues ie. suicidal, anxiety and depression issues within themselves and their partners/spouses and/or family relations. I help them to accept their true identity and place in the community and cope with the changes connected with real-life transitioning and fulfilment of their desires to live a happy and stress-free life.
Being a transgender female living my true self 24/7/365 I know how scary and stressful your life are when you struggle with taking that first step out of your closet.
As an Assistant Managing Ambassador for international online transgender support groups with 45 000 plus members, I'm also specialised in counselling for transgender and gender-diverse communities to assist with making their transition smooth as possible. I also assist with their mental health issues ie. suicidal, anxiety and depression issues within themselves and their partners/spouses and/or family relations. I help them to accept their true identity and place in the community and cope with the changes connected with real-life transitioning and fulfilment of their desires to live a happy and stress-free life.
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Photo of Elaine Driver, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional, Counsellor
Elaine Driver
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Auckland 1023
I work with adults,couples,young people and families. Tailored counselling that focuses specifically on YOU - what works for you. I work with individuals who are feeling stuck, dysregulated I’m proudly person centered, placing relationships and relatability at forefront of my practice. I have a Masters in Counselling, work with young adults, couples and women. I am also an ADHD centric counsellor, working with people (diagnosed or undiagnosed), offer specialist ADHD couples therapy. I use the Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults (DIVA-5) to understand diagnosis and treatment pathways, as well as coaching for understanding ADHD.
I work with adults,couples,young people and families. Tailored counselling that focuses specifically on YOU - what works for you. I work with individuals who are feeling stuck, dysregulated I’m proudly person centered, placing relationships and relatability at forefront of my practice. I have a Masters in Counselling, work with young adults, couples and women. I am also an ADHD centric counsellor, working with people (diagnosed or undiagnosed), offer specialist ADHD couples therapy. I use the Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults (DIVA-5) to understand diagnosis and treatment pathways, as well as coaching for understanding ADHD.
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Photo of Candice Desiree Middleton - Candice Middleton Counselling , NZAC - Provisional, Counsellor
Candice Middleton Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Auckland 2014
I enjoy working with children, adolescence and young adults. My passion lies in providing a safe and confidential space to explore life issues and worries through talking therapies, play therapy and catering my sessions to my individual clients needs.
I enjoy working with children, adolescence and young adults. My passion lies in providing a safe and confidential space to explore life issues and worries through talking therapies, play therapy and catering my sessions to my individual clients needs.
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Photo of Alison Redwood, MNZCCA, Counsellor
Alison Redwood
Counsellor, MNZCCA
Verified Verified
Auckland 0630
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.
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.
0800 627 004 x35 View 0800 627 004 x35
Photo of Megan Daube, MPsych, PBANZ, Psychotherapist
Megan Daube
Psychotherapist, MPsych, PBANZ
Verified Verified
Auckland 1011
Welcome, I have experience working with a wide range of people. Perhaps you have a mental health diagnosis, unsatisfying relationships, issues around sex and sexuality, anxiety, depression, trauma, separation or maybe a yearning to live a more authentic, pleasurable and peaceful life. Relationships are challenging and require skills which are rarely taught and life brings struggle to us all. Psychotherapy can help you move through your challenges consciously with intent. Let's start with a conversation about your needs and if my skills and style are a good fit for you. For more information please see my website www.megandaube.com
Welcome, I have experience working with a wide range of people. Perhaps you have a mental health diagnosis, unsatisfying relationships, issues around sex and sexuality, anxiety, depression, trauma, separation or maybe a yearning to live a more authentic, pleasurable and peaceful life. Relationships are challenging and require skills which are rarely taught and life brings struggle to us all. Psychotherapy can help you move through your challenges consciously with intent. Let's start with a conversation about your needs and if my skills and style are a good fit for you. For more information please see my website www.megandaube.com
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Karlene Schwencke
MPsych
Verified Verified
Auckland 1062
Waitlist for new clients
If you are looking for someone to help you through a tough period, to support you to understand the way you relate to others, or would like the opportunity to sit with an empathic, sensitive therapist, I invite you to reach out to see how we can work together.
If you are looking for someone to help you through a tough period, to support you to understand the way you relate to others, or would like the opportunity to sit with an empathic, sensitive therapist, I invite you to reach out to see how we can work together.
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Photo of Rachel Adam, NZAC - Provisional, Counsellor
Rachel Adam
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Auckland 2014
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.
0800 451 540 x26 View 0800 451 540 x26
Photo of Stefanie Bullock - The Couples Shed, MNZAC, Counsellor
The Couples Shed
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Auckland 0772
Has your relationship turned sour? Do you struggle to communicate effectively? Have anger and resentment replaced hope and kindness? Or has your relationship become transactional ? I offer communication coaching, couples therapy and practical relationship tools that work!
Has your relationship turned sour? Do you struggle to communicate effectively? Have anger and resentment replaced hope and kindness? Or has your relationship become transactional ? I offer communication coaching, couples therapy and practical relationship tools that work!
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Photo of Melanie Woodham, MPsych, Psychologist
Melanie Woodham
Psychologist, MPsych
Verified Verified
Auckland 0604
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Clinical Psychologist and have been registered since 1999. My specialist area is working with children, adolescents, young adults and parents/families using a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My profile information details my assessment and treatment approaches.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and have been registered since 1999. My specialist area is working with children, adolescents, young adults and parents/families using a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My profile information details my assessment and treatment approaches.
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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.