Humanistic Therapists in Auckland
Hello, Kia ora, I am Ria and I warmly welcome you to my counselling space. I offer safe, skilled, trauma informed and compassionate support for your emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing. My approach is integrative and grounded within person centered, humanistic psychology. Meaning I work collaboratively with you and draw on several different modalities according to your unique needs. Talking Therapy, Body Centered approaches and Arts Therapy are regularly integrated within in my practice.
Hello, Kia ora, I am Ria and I warmly welcome you to my counselling space. I offer safe, skilled, trauma informed and compassionate support for your emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing. My approach is integrative and grounded within person centered, humanistic psychology. Meaning I work collaboratively with you and draw on several different modalities according to your unique needs. Talking Therapy, Body Centered approaches and Arts Therapy are regularly integrated within in my practice.
I am trained in a number of therapies, including CBT, Action and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gestalt Psychotherapy, Relationship Therapy, Humanistic Therapies and more.
I work mainly with adults online, using Zoom. My clients come from various backgrounds, including all sexual or religious orientations. I walk alongside you to decide on your treatment plan. If you experience depression, anxiety, work-related or relationship issues, you could benefit from my service. I work with you to realise your goals by working from an eclectic (various therapies) perspective to support you.
I am trained in a number of therapies, including CBT, Action and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gestalt Psychotherapy, Relationship Therapy, Humanistic Therapies and more.
I work mainly with adults online, using Zoom. My clients come from various backgrounds, including all sexual or religious orientations. I walk alongside you to decide on your treatment plan. If you experience depression, anxiety, work-related or relationship issues, you could benefit from my service. I work with you to realise your goals by working from an eclectic (various therapies) perspective to support you.
I am a trained counsellor and I use a range of modalities and tools to meet the needs of my clients. Modalities include client centered and humanistic approach as well as strength based therapies and DBT. I have an interest and knowledge in working with ADHD and Autism. I work with an affirming approach to neurodiversity meaning that we often look about how to use your strengths and environment to work for and benefit you. I also work with you to create support structures and accommodations where needed.
I am a trained counsellor and I use a range of modalities and tools to meet the needs of my clients. Modalities include client centered and humanistic approach as well as strength based therapies and DBT. I have an interest and knowledge in working with ADHD and Autism. I work with an affirming approach to neurodiversity meaning that we often look about how to use your strengths and environment to work for and benefit you. I also work with you to create support structures and accommodations where needed.
Talking Matters Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auckland 1010
I feel strongly connected to a humanistic approach to counselling: a client-centred therapetic relationship.
Kia ora! I'm Mark. I use he/him/his pronouns. I have a strong belief that everyone can have a sense of their identity, regardless of their sexuality, where they can embrace their unique life pathway without judgment. I feel strongly about supporting the empowerment of women, I desire to create an environment of care and support for male clients who struggle with the notion that they too can express their vulnerability, sensitivity, and empathy. As a gay man, I feel I have a history and depth of experience to understand the different challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ people, as well as other societal minority groups.
I feel strongly connected to a humanistic approach to counselling: a client-centred therapetic relationship.
Kia ora! I'm Mark. I use he/him/his pronouns. I have a strong belief that everyone can have a sense of their identity, regardless of their sexuality, where they can embrace their unique life pathway without judgment. I feel strongly about supporting the empowerment of women, I desire to create an environment of care and support for male clients who struggle with the notion that they too can express their vulnerability, sensitivity, and empathy. As a gay man, I feel I have a history and depth of experience to understand the different challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ people, as well as other societal minority groups.
Reaching out for support can be frightening. Perhaps you have never engaged with a counsellor, had a negative experience, or are needing to find a new counsellor, whatever your individual experience, it can be daunting. I am here to support you and make the process as comfortable as possible. Perhaps there is something specific you are wanting improve, like relationships, stress, depression, or anxiety. Maybe you require a safe space to explore what is happening for you, or some things that have happened in the past. I provide a safe, confidential, judgement-free space for you to unpack and explore whatever feels important.
Reaching out for support can be frightening. Perhaps you have never engaged with a counsellor, had a negative experience, or are needing to find a new counsellor, whatever your individual experience, it can be daunting. I am here to support you and make the process as comfortable as possible. Perhaps there is something specific you are wanting improve, like relationships, stress, depression, or anxiety. Maybe you require a safe space to explore what is happening for you, or some things that have happened in the past. I provide a safe, confidential, judgement-free space for you to unpack and explore whatever feels important.
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.
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to see if I am the right fit for you. I offer you a sacred space to look at your interpersonal, emotional or behavioural concerns, relationship issues, feelings of general dissatisfaction, mental health concerns or other important matters in your life and embark on a journey of personal growth, self- awareness and healing. I know for myself that healing truly begins to take place as we move through our stories and explore that which is preventing us from living life to the fullest.
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to see if I am the right fit for you. I offer you a sacred space to look at your interpersonal, emotional or behavioural concerns, relationship issues, feelings of general dissatisfaction, mental health concerns or other important matters in your life and embark on a journey of personal growth, self- awareness and healing. I know for myself that healing truly begins to take place as we move through our stories and explore that which is preventing us from living life to the fullest.
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.
With 20 years as a counselor, I've supported diverse challenges, guided by empathy, passion, and compassion. Each day reveals new lessons in human resilience and emotional complexity. Every individual's journey has left an indelible mark on me, reinforcing my commitment to meaningful support. I'm grateful for the opportunity to accompany others on their path, driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of connection and understanding.
With 20 years as a counselor, I've supported diverse challenges, guided by empathy, passion, and compassion. Each day reveals new lessons in human resilience and emotional complexity. Every individual's journey has left an indelible mark on me, reinforcing my commitment to meaningful support. I'm grateful for the opportunity to accompany others on their path, driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of connection and understanding.
Therapy is a specialized conversation, which is both a science and an art. It creates a deep relational connection and a safe space, where we can heal, grow stronger, or just move forward. We do this by discovering who we are, what we want, and how to get there. I am passionate about meeting people, journeying with them, facilitating change, and watching as they become more at ease within themself, with others, their world, and spirituality.
Therapy is a specialized conversation, which is both a science and an art. It creates a deep relational connection and a safe space, where we can heal, grow stronger, or just move forward. We do this by discovering who we are, what we want, and how to get there. I am passionate about meeting people, journeying with them, facilitating change, and watching as they become more at ease within themself, with others, their world, and spirituality.
I hold the belief that everyone matters. This is my guiding principle in how I live my life and how I practice. I am trained as a psychodynamic psychotherapist, with an emphasis on relational psychotherapy. I work intuitively and empathically with clients to facilitate the sharing and feeling of emotions, together. I believe the power of therapy lies in those ‘human-to-human’ moments when two hearts and two minds meet, when someone sees you, gets you and challenges you to grow. Our task is to create a space in which we can make your unconscious fears and desires more known, and therefore understood.
I hold the belief that everyone matters. This is my guiding principle in how I live my life and how I practice. I am trained as a psychodynamic psychotherapist, with an emphasis on relational psychotherapy. I work intuitively and empathically with clients to facilitate the sharing and feeling of emotions, together. I believe the power of therapy lies in those ‘human-to-human’ moments when two hearts and two minds meet, when someone sees you, gets you and challenges you to grow. Our task is to create a space in which we can make your unconscious fears and desires more known, and therefore understood.
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I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist and director of Serenity Psychology. I have been practicing for over a decade and have a special interest in ADHD assessment and treatment, couples therapy/ couples counselling anxiety and stress, depression, trauma, bi-polar, sexual challenges, obsessions and compulsions and more. I understand that each individual situation is unique and I treat each case with care and understanding, in order to accurately facilitate compassionate, effective change.
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist and director of Serenity Psychology. I have been practicing for over a decade and have a special interest in ADHD assessment and treatment, couples therapy/ couples counselling anxiety and stress, depression, trauma, bi-polar, sexual challenges, obsessions and compulsions and more. I understand that each individual situation is unique and I treat each case with care and understanding, in order to accurately facilitate compassionate, effective change.
I am a clinical psychologist with extensive experience with a focus on providing therapy to adults and older teenagers experiencing a range of psychological changes negatively impacting on you and probably on those closest to you. These changes can include feelings of anxiety and depression brought on by the impact of external events, adjustments to changing circumstances or for reasons that seem inexplicable to you. I try to create a warm, supportive, collaborative and non-judgemental space for you to explore and better understand your current difficulties, and find a path to a more comfortable sense of well-being.
I am a clinical psychologist with extensive experience with a focus on providing therapy to adults and older teenagers experiencing a range of psychological changes negatively impacting on you and probably on those closest to you. These changes can include feelings of anxiety and depression brought on by the impact of external events, adjustments to changing circumstances or for reasons that seem inexplicable to you. I try to create a warm, supportive, collaborative and non-judgemental space for you to explore and better understand your current difficulties, and find a path to a more comfortable sense of well-being.
I am a New Zealand registered counselling psychologist, providing therapy for adults in Ponsonby at Resilience Psychology. I provide therapy for individuals dealing with a wide range of challenges and concerns such as feeling low/depressed, self-esteem/self-confidence difficulties, stress or burnout, anxiety, fear and worry, trauma, difficulties with relationships, managing emotions, sleep issues, life transitions and adjustments and other difficulties. I believe everyone is unique and I tailor the way I work to each client and their specific needs and situations.
I am a New Zealand registered counselling psychologist, providing therapy for adults in Ponsonby at Resilience Psychology. I provide therapy for individuals dealing with a wide range of challenges and concerns such as feeling low/depressed, self-esteem/self-confidence difficulties, stress or burnout, anxiety, fear and worry, trauma, difficulties with relationships, managing emotions, sleep issues, life transitions and adjustments and other difficulties. I believe everyone is unique and I tailor the way I work to each client and their specific needs and situations.
Welcome to my practice. I am a registered clinical psychologist, offering long and short-term psychotherapy to adults and couples. I view issues and challenges brought to therapy through a holistic lens and believe that body, mind and spirit are all equally important for optimal well-being. I have a special interest in working with couples and individuals dealing with issues related to relationships and sex. When it comes to couples therapy, areas that I have a particular interest in include sexual issues like desire discrepancy and loss of sexual pleasure and enjoyment, lack of emotional intimacy, infidelity and affairs.
Welcome to my practice. I am a registered clinical psychologist, offering long and short-term psychotherapy to adults and couples. I view issues and challenges brought to therapy through a holistic lens and believe that body, mind and spirit are all equally important for optimal well-being. I have a special interest in working with couples and individuals dealing with issues related to relationships and sex. When it comes to couples therapy, areas that I have a particular interest in include sexual issues like desire discrepancy and loss of sexual pleasure and enjoyment, lack of emotional intimacy, infidelity and affairs.
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.
Life can throw us all sorts of challenging experiences, and at times we can get stuck - in mood, behaviours, relationships and in unhelpful patterns or ways of coping. It can be hard to know how to navigate through these difficulties. Psychological therapy is about making sense and meaning from events and discovering new ways of relating to ourselves and to others. I provide therapy according to your goals and needs with the intention of helping you being closer to the person you want to be and be doing the things that are important to you.
Life can throw us all sorts of challenging experiences, and at times we can get stuck - in mood, behaviours, relationships and in unhelpful patterns or ways of coping. It can be hard to know how to navigate through these difficulties. Psychological therapy is about making sense and meaning from events and discovering new ways of relating to ourselves and to others. I provide therapy according to your goals and needs with the intention of helping you being closer to the person you want to be and be doing the things that are important to you.
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.
Working with me you can look forward to a counsellor who listens to you and works with you to move forward with your thoughts, feelings and life issues. I am a warm, empathetic and open-minded counsellor offering you a safe space to explore your concerns. We discuss the type of counselling that suits you best. We work together to explore your concerns and design strategies that will help you in areas that include: anxiety, self-esteem, grief and loss, emotional regulation, shame, identity, social and work stressors, as well as school, relationship, friendship, and family issues.
Working with me you can look forward to a counsellor who listens to you and works with you to move forward with your thoughts, feelings and life issues. I am a warm, empathetic and open-minded counsellor offering you a safe space to explore your concerns. We discuss the type of counselling that suits you best. We work together to explore your concerns and design strategies that will help you in areas that include: anxiety, self-esteem, grief and loss, emotional regulation, shame, identity, social and work stressors, as well as school, relationship, friendship, and family issues.
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.
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How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualisation and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioural therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.