Weight Loss Therapists in Auckland
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Are you seeking freedom from mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety? Struggling to lose weight or have an eating problem?
Are you seeking freedom from mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety? Struggling to lose weight or have an eating problem?
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Individuals Teen And Parents Counselling Ban Al Gailani
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auckland 2013
I bet you have tried a few different ways to get rid of painful thoughts and feelings, which may work short-term, but at the earliest hurdle, you fall back to your default way. If this is you, please don’t give up, and let's try something different! Life is messy and I know this isn’t easy! But you don’t have to do it alone, so I am so glad you are exploring options to support you. You deserve this! Welcome! My name is Ban a relational counsellor. This means I will show up as a present, compassionate, and open in the room with you. I focus on building a safe space to share tough thoughts and feelings to find a better YOU
I bet you have tried a few different ways to get rid of painful thoughts and feelings, which may work short-term, but at the earliest hurdle, you fall back to your default way. If this is you, please don’t give up, and let's try something different! Life is messy and I know this isn’t easy! But you don’t have to do it alone, so I am so glad you are exploring options to support you. You deserve this! Welcome! My name is Ban a relational counsellor. This means I will show up as a present, compassionate, and open in the room with you. I focus on building a safe space to share tough thoughts and feelings to find a better YOU
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To help people ‘thrive’ is at the core of my psychological approach. My aim is to work with people to help them to get the most out of life, build compassion, enhance wellbeing (both physical and mental) and help people live well. I see people for a range of reasons such as anxiety management, low mood, low self-esteem, health issues/rehabilitation, bariatric surgery, stress, sleep issues, motivation, and parental wellbeing. I am also available for general health coaching.
To help people ‘thrive’ is at the core of my psychological approach. My aim is to work with people to help them to get the most out of life, build compassion, enhance wellbeing (both physical and mental) and help people live well. I see people for a range of reasons such as anxiety management, low mood, low self-esteem, health issues/rehabilitation, bariatric surgery, stress, sleep issues, motivation, and parental wellbeing. I am also available for general health coaching.
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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.
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I provide a safe, non judgemental space to explore areas of your life you are struggling with or challenges you are facing. We will work collaboratively to develop individualised practical coping strategies to create meaningful change and meet your therapy goals. I aim to ensure that the entire process is open and transparent from beginning to end and that you leave feeling confident you can continue the progress gained over the course of our sessions.
I provide a safe, non judgemental space to explore areas of your life you are struggling with or challenges you are facing. We will work collaboratively to develop individualised practical coping strategies to create meaningful change and meet your therapy goals. I aim to ensure that the entire process is open and transparent from beginning to end and that you leave feeling confident you can continue the progress gained over the course of our sessions.
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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.
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Hannah is both Australian and New Zealand Māori psychologist (Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Kahungunu). After moving from New Zealand, Hannah spent a significant portion of her career working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Hannah's work across both countries enables her to provide a culturally safe space for effective and enjoyable therapy. Hannah works with adolescents and adults across a range of issues, and have a special interest in post traumatic stress disorder, abuse, borderline personality disorder, unexplained medical symptoms, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and relationship difficulties.
Hannah is both Australian and New Zealand Māori psychologist (Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Kahungunu). After moving from New Zealand, Hannah spent a significant portion of her career working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Hannah's work across both countries enables her to provide a culturally safe space for effective and enjoyable therapy. Hannah works with adolescents and adults across a range of issues, and have a special interest in post traumatic stress disorder, abuse, borderline personality disorder, unexplained medical symptoms, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and relationship difficulties.
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As a counselor with a bachelor's in psychology and a diploma in Naturopathic Health Science, my focus lies in addressing my clients' unique needs. My background in psychology provides a deep understanding of the emotional and mental challenges individuals face, while my training in Naturopathy allows me to integrate holistic approaches to promote mental and emotional well-being.
As a counselor with a bachelor's in psychology and a diploma in Naturopathic Health Science, my focus lies in addressing my clients' unique needs. My background in psychology provides a deep understanding of the emotional and mental challenges individuals face, while my training in Naturopathy allows me to integrate holistic approaches to promote mental and emotional well-being.
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Talofa lava and a warm Pasifika greetings. Do you feel uncertain and lost? Do you worry about the past and anxious about the future? Have you ever felt overwhelmed, unfocused and discouraged? Are there unhealthy patterns that you just can't seem to break in your life or your family? You are not alone if you answered yes to any of the above questions. I am trained to offer you a caring, confidential, culturally-appropriate and supportive space. My approach to therapy is person-centred, solution focused, collaborative, and aims to meet the unique needs of each individual. Include in our discussion is, ‘How can I best work with you?
Talofa lava and a warm Pasifika greetings. Do you feel uncertain and lost? Do you worry about the past and anxious about the future? Have you ever felt overwhelmed, unfocused and discouraged? Are there unhealthy patterns that you just can't seem to break in your life or your family? You are not alone if you answered yes to any of the above questions. I am trained to offer you a caring, confidential, culturally-appropriate and supportive space. My approach to therapy is person-centred, solution focused, collaborative, and aims to meet the unique needs of each individual. Include in our discussion is, ‘How can I best work with you?
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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 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.
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I'm amongst the most prolific mindfulness based therapists (ACT, CBT & DBT) in Australasia. I'm quoted as saying my expertise comes second, compassionate therapy begins with "validating the clients experience along with practical tools for change." Adult ADHD, giftedness, mindful therapy for substance abuse, grief, relationships, anxiety, depression, parenting... Clients want to heal and want to thrive. I believe we are all on a sliding wellness continuum, we need support from time to time. I am also deeply concerned by the number of people struggling to afford therapy - I have lowed my fee to assist in these difficult times.
I'm amongst the most prolific mindfulness based therapists (ACT, CBT & DBT) in Australasia. I'm quoted as saying my expertise comes second, compassionate therapy begins with "validating the clients experience along with practical tools for change." Adult ADHD, giftedness, mindful therapy for substance abuse, grief, relationships, anxiety, depression, parenting... Clients want to heal and want to thrive. I believe we are all on a sliding wellness continuum, we need support from time to time. I am also deeply concerned by the number of people struggling to afford therapy - I have lowed my fee to assist in these difficult times.
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I empower people to make productive changes in their life. I work within the unique physical, mental, and emotional contexts of an individual, but pay particular attention to working through mental and emotional blocks that keep people from living a life full of health, vitality, and happiness. The core of what I do is reconnecting clients with their body so that they learn how to listen to their body and the wisdom it has to offer. We may not always like what we find there, but getting into our body transforms the way we relate to our mind, body, and the world.
I empower people to make productive changes in their life. I work within the unique physical, mental, and emotional contexts of an individual, but pay particular attention to working through mental and emotional blocks that keep people from living a life full of health, vitality, and happiness. The core of what I do is reconnecting clients with their body so that they learn how to listen to their body and the wisdom it has to offer. We may not always like what we find there, but getting into our body transforms the way we relate to our mind, body, and the world.
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I am a registered Creative Arts Therapist and an inner work and mental well-being facilitator. I support people in finding clarity, peace, growth, new perspectives, and possibilities. I use creative, expressive and mindfulness processes to support exploring, expressing and transforming stressful thoughts, limiting core beliefs, feelings, conflicts and emotions. My process delivers this exploration in a gentle, safe and supportive way.
I am a registered Creative Arts Therapist and an inner work and mental well-being facilitator. I support people in finding clarity, peace, growth, new perspectives, and possibilities. I use creative, expressive and mindfulness processes to support exploring, expressing and transforming stressful thoughts, limiting core beliefs, feelings, conflicts and emotions. My process delivers this exploration in a gentle, safe and supportive way.
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Face to face (Auckland), online and phone appointments are available NZ and world wide.
Face to face (Auckland), online and phone appointments are available NZ and world wide.
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Perhaps you have tried strategies that no longer work. Perhaps you have had support before and would now like to try it again or continue where you left off. Perhaps there is something specific that you would like to gain more insight into and healing from. Whatever your reason for coming, you will find a safe, non-judgemental and accepting environment where you will have a confidential space to bring whatever you would like to work through at a pace and depth that feels safe to you.
Perhaps you have tried strategies that no longer work. Perhaps you have had support before and would now like to try it again or continue where you left off. Perhaps there is something specific that you would like to gain more insight into and healing from. Whatever your reason for coming, you will find a safe, non-judgemental and accepting environment where you will have a confidential space to bring whatever you would like to work through at a pace and depth that feels safe to you.
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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.
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I am a Registered Psychologist (1991) I have been working with a wide range of people over the past 30 years and I have a diversity of experience to draw from. I relate to people from all walks of life in a calm and reassuring manner. My clients have commented that I am easy to work with and that I help them get really tangible results. "Lynlee is fantastic and someone that I highly recommend. Her style is attentive, encouraging and challenging at the same time. Lynlee is one of the few people that I know who can help". I can provide on line services out of Auckland or indeed NZ, globally available, particularly to NZer's o/seas
I am a Registered Psychologist (1991) I have been working with a wide range of people over the past 30 years and I have a diversity of experience to draw from. I relate to people from all walks of life in a calm and reassuring manner. My clients have commented that I am easy to work with and that I help them get really tangible results. "Lynlee is fantastic and someone that I highly recommend. Her style is attentive, encouraging and challenging at the same time. Lynlee is one of the few people that I know who can help". I can provide on line services out of Auckland or indeed NZ, globally available, particularly to NZer's o/seas
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Kia ora and Kumusta! I am a Filipino-American Health Psychologist based in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, and am privileged to call Aotearoa home for the last 12 years. As a Health Psychologist I have specialised in helping people cope with physical health challenges as well as foster positive health behaviours (e.g. healthy eating, increase physical activity, improve sleep, adherence to medicines). I am passionate about helping people improve their wellbeing using evidence-based strategies.
Kia ora and Kumusta! I am a Filipino-American Health Psychologist based in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, and am privileged to call Aotearoa home for the last 12 years. As a Health Psychologist I have specialised in helping people cope with physical health challenges as well as foster positive health behaviours (e.g. healthy eating, increase physical activity, improve sleep, adherence to medicines). I am passionate about helping people improve their wellbeing using evidence-based strategies.
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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.
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.
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Julia’s area of expertise is as a trauma informed specialist with fifteen years of therapeutic experience. She holds lived experience as a former refugee born in Pakistan and arrived as an asylum seeker with her family at age ten. Her passion for cultural connection and supporting clients from diverse cultural and linguistic background is evident in her linguistic talent of five languages. Julia has extensive experience in management of trauma, family separation, loss, work place conflict management and mediation, supervision. Julia has excellent risk management expertise and is proficient in managing crisis and critical incident
Julia’s area of expertise is as a trauma informed specialist with fifteen years of therapeutic experience. She holds lived experience as a former refugee born in Pakistan and arrived as an asylum seeker with her family at age ten. Her passion for cultural connection and supporting clients from diverse cultural and linguistic background is evident in her linguistic talent of five languages. Julia has extensive experience in management of trauma, family separation, loss, work place conflict management and mediation, supervision. Julia has excellent risk management expertise and is proficient in managing crisis and critical incident