Depression Therapists in Whangaparaoa
It would be my privilege to discuss with you ways in which I might support you in moving towards being the person you want to be and reaching the goals that are important to you.
I am passionate about empowering others to make positive changes that will enable them to make decisions that align with their values, and manage their emotions more effectively, resulting in increased resilience, enhanced wellbeing and healthier relationships.
It would be my privilege to discuss with you ways in which I might support you in moving towards being the person you want to be and reaching the goals that are important to you.
I am passionate about empowering others to make positive changes that will enable them to make decisions that align with their values, and manage their emotions more effectively, resulting in increased resilience, enhanced wellbeing and healthier relationships.
Please reach out, whatever your background, belief system, or value system may be.
I specialize in Addiction issues, Trauma, Family Violence, Couples Therapy and supporting clients who have Depression and Anxiety. I was privileged to do my degree while working in refugee camps in the middle east. This gave me a lot of experience in trauma, grief counselling, and counselling for those with PTSD, anxiety and depression. I then trained for a 4 year Bachelors of Science in Addiction Counselling with an interest in helping those affected by addiction.After moving to New Zealand I trained in couples counselling and counselling those who have experienced domestic violence.
Please reach out, whatever your background, belief system, or value system may be.
I specialize in Addiction issues, Trauma, Family Violence, Couples Therapy and supporting clients who have Depression and Anxiety. I was privileged to do my degree while working in refugee camps in the middle east. This gave me a lot of experience in trauma, grief counselling, and counselling for those with PTSD, anxiety and depression. I then trained for a 4 year Bachelors of Science in Addiction Counselling with an interest in helping those affected by addiction.After moving to New Zealand I trained in couples counselling and counselling those who have experienced domestic violence.
Give me a call today and together we can make sense of your lived experiences; moving from a place of overwhelm to a place of hope.
Do you want a safe, non-judgemental space to talk? I offer a safe space where you will be seen, you will be heard, and you will feel aroha. It is an honour to hear your story and through care, respect and a trusted relationship I hope to earn the right to hear it. Making the first step forward and reaching out for support is really brave. When you are ready, I am here to help and together we can explore the struggles that you are facing. Honouring your expertise over your lived-experiences we can work in partnership, mana to mana, to discover a meaningful way forward, accessing your resources to meet challenges head on.
Give me a call today and together we can make sense of your lived experiences; moving from a place of overwhelm to a place of hope.
Do you want a safe, non-judgemental space to talk? I offer a safe space where you will be seen, you will be heard, and you will feel aroha. It is an honour to hear your story and through care, respect and a trusted relationship I hope to earn the right to hear it. Making the first step forward and reaching out for support is really brave. When you are ready, I am here to help and together we can explore the struggles that you are facing. Honouring your expertise over your lived-experiences we can work in partnership, mana to mana, to discover a meaningful way forward, accessing your resources to meet challenges head on.
Kiera Elizabeth Allan
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Whangaparaoa 0932 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I offer a kind, and confidential none non-judgmental space for children, teens, and adults to explore their current difficulties.
I have a wide range of experience with children, teens, and young adults. I help build on resilience/coping strategies for children and young people dealing with anxiety, depression, abuse, phobias and other complex needs and offer support and reassurance to their families/whanau .I have over six years experience of in counselling and helping children in a community setting and schools around New Zealand and Wales. I have experience helping people who have struggled with COVID-19 and specialised trauma.
I offer a kind, and confidential none non-judgmental space for children, teens, and adults to explore their current difficulties.
I have a wide range of experience with children, teens, and young adults. I help build on resilience/coping strategies for children and young people dealing with anxiety, depression, abuse, phobias and other complex needs and offer support and reassurance to their families/whanau .I have over six years experience of in counselling and helping children in a community setting and schools around New Zealand and Wales. I have experience helping people who have struggled with COVID-19 and specialised trauma.
Penny-Laine Calitz
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whangaparaoa 0932
Not accepting new clients
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to book an appointment.
As a Christian counsellor I highly value your worth as a human being. In a safe counselling environment, where you feel accepted and validated, we can talk about the things that are causing you stress and overwhelm. You will be able to explore your thoughts, emotions and behaviours and we we will work together to establish goals that align with your values. We will also explore strategies and tools that may support you to reach these goals, practicing and troubleshooting together.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to book an appointment.
As a Christian counsellor I highly value your worth as a human being. In a safe counselling environment, where you feel accepted and validated, we can talk about the things that are causing you stress and overwhelm. You will be able to explore your thoughts, emotions and behaviours and we we will work together to establish goals that align with your values. We will also explore strategies and tools that may support you to reach these goals, practicing and troubleshooting together.
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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.
If you are struggling with difficult emotions, relationships or behaviours, I can help you to understand yourself better and create the happiness and healing that you deserve.
If you are experiencing difficult emotions, finding it hard to express your feelings, feeling angry, stressed, depressed, or lonely, struggling in your relationships, telling yourself that you do not deserve happiness in life, failing to achieve goals in your life, or struggling with an eating disorder, or addictive behaviour, I can work alongside you to find ways to assist you to feel happier and more fulfilled, while leading a more meaningful and creative life.
If you are struggling with difficult emotions, relationships or behaviours, I can help you to understand yourself better and create the happiness and healing that you deserve.
If you are experiencing difficult emotions, finding it hard to express your feelings, feeling angry, stressed, depressed, or lonely, struggling in your relationships, telling yourself that you do not deserve happiness in life, failing to achieve goals in your life, or struggling with an eating disorder, or addictive behaviour, I can work alongside you to find ways to assist you to feel happier and more fulfilled, while leading a more meaningful and creative life.
It can feel uncomfortable taking the first step, but there's no need to suffer in silence.
Anxiety, depression and relationship problems can have us feel stuck and confused. It’s difficult to work out on our own why we do what we do, and how we can make things better. Sometimes we need a little help to create a rich and fulfilling life.
It can feel uncomfortable taking the first step, but there's no need to suffer in silence.
Anxiety, depression and relationship problems can have us feel stuck and confused. It’s difficult to work out on our own why we do what we do, and how we can make things better. Sometimes we need a little help to create a rich and fulfilling life.
Life often throws 'curveballs' at us and we are all doing the best we can with the knowledge and experiences we have had.
Empowering people to become courageous in a quest to change their life story is my passion. I offer a range of services to facilitate this including counselling, life coaching, mentoring and parent coaching. I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, conflict, self-harm, relationship issues and mid-life crises. I also have a particular passion for working in the area of maternal mental health. I am currently offering the majority of my work face to face in Whangaparaoa and Browns Bay. Online is available.
Life often throws 'curveballs' at us and we are all doing the best we can with the knowledge and experiences we have had.
Empowering people to become courageous in a quest to change their life story is my passion. I offer a range of services to facilitate this including counselling, life coaching, mentoring and parent coaching. I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, conflict, self-harm, relationship issues and mid-life crises. I also have a particular passion for working in the area of maternal mental health. I am currently offering the majority of my work face to face in Whangaparaoa and Browns Bay. Online is available.
It has been a privilege to have helped hundreds of people in their journey to transform their lives, and I want to give you the message that there is hope - it is possible for things to change and you can enjoy life again.
Perhaps you are overwhelmed with depression or anxiety, feel helpless or hopeless and you want to get yourself back again - enjoy life? Perhaps you find life is unfulfilling, you feel stuck in the same rut and struggle to change your life to be more what you would like it to be? Or are you experiencing conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem issues or stress and need help and support at this time? Together we can find a way forward. I am the author of the "Out of the Fog" programme delivered in group and individual therapy which has helped hundreds of people to recover/become well from depression/anxiety.
It has been a privilege to have helped hundreds of people in their journey to transform their lives, and I want to give you the message that there is hope - it is possible for things to change and you can enjoy life again.
Perhaps you are overwhelmed with depression or anxiety, feel helpless or hopeless and you want to get yourself back again - enjoy life? Perhaps you find life is unfulfilling, you feel stuck in the same rut and struggle to change your life to be more what you would like it to be? Or are you experiencing conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem issues or stress and need help and support at this time? Together we can find a way forward. I am the author of the "Out of the Fog" programme delivered in group and individual therapy which has helped hundreds of people to recover/become well from depression/anxiety.
I see you as a unique individual therefore therapy is tailored to suit your goals and needs.
I offer psychotherapy in Birkenhead, Auckland and online. Psychotherapy counselling helps to understand who we are deep down, how our life experiences have affected and shaped us and how this sometimes leads to self-defeating behaviours, a lot of which happens unconsciously. These can manifest as stress, anxiety, depression or feeling overwhelmed - making life challenging.
I see you as a unique individual therefore therapy is tailored to suit your goals and needs.
I offer psychotherapy in Birkenhead, Auckland and online. Psychotherapy counselling helps to understand who we are deep down, how our life experiences have affected and shaped us and how this sometimes leads to self-defeating behaviours, a lot of which happens unconsciously. These can manifest as stress, anxiety, depression or feeling overwhelmed - making life challenging.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, client-centered, and supported by evidence.
Specialisations: Mental Health, Burnout, Anxiety, Depression, Life Changes, Trauma, Motivation, Sleep, Addiction, Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bullying and Assertiveness, Behaviour Change, Grief and Loss, Chronic Pain, Specific Phobias, Work Related Stress, and Relationship issues.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, client-centered, and supported by evidence.
Specialisations: Mental Health, Burnout, Anxiety, Depression, Life Changes, Trauma, Motivation, Sleep, Addiction, Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bullying and Assertiveness, Behaviour Change, Grief and Loss, Chronic Pain, Specific Phobias, Work Related Stress, and Relationship issues.
I offer individual and family therapy.
I am an experienced Occupational Therapist, counsellor and family therapist. I have worked in mental health for the past 20 plus years and love it. I enjoy working with youth and adults who are experiencing difficulties including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, problems at school, autism and adhd, family relationship issues, grief. I am grounded and practical in my approach, focusing on creating a safe space for you to talk and also develop skills in coping with your challenges . I would describe myself as purposefully integrative, meaning i draw from many models in my work, depending what I think will work best.
I offer individual and family therapy.
I am an experienced Occupational Therapist, counsellor and family therapist. I have worked in mental health for the past 20 plus years and love it. I enjoy working with youth and adults who are experiencing difficulties including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, problems at school, autism and adhd, family relationship issues, grief. I am grounded and practical in my approach, focusing on creating a safe space for you to talk and also develop skills in coping with your challenges . I would describe myself as purposefully integrative, meaning i draw from many models in my work, depending what I think will work best.
9 years study in Psychology-specialising in Health Psychology.
I provide a safe space to talk through what has been going on for you and I provide practical strategies to support and help manage the difficulties you may be having. I use evidence based therapy-along with working with each individual as a team to provide unique support.
9 years study in Psychology-specialising in Health Psychology.
I provide a safe space to talk through what has been going on for you and I provide practical strategies to support and help manage the difficulties you may be having. I use evidence based therapy-along with working with each individual as a team to provide unique support.
The aim of therapy is to make the most of an individual's potential for a rich, full and meaningful life to encourage health, strength and well-being through mindful, values-based living.
I have experience in short and long-term therapy working with adults and adolescents who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, long term health conditions, along with post- and pre- natal distress and relationship and parenting concerns. I offer professional supervision and have experience in both private and public health settings working with individuals and groups, along with offering EAP services to various organisations
The aim of therapy is to make the most of an individual's potential for a rich, full and meaningful life to encourage health, strength and well-being through mindful, values-based living.
I have experience in short and long-term therapy working with adults and adolescents who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, long term health conditions, along with post- and pre- natal distress and relationship and parenting concerns. I offer professional supervision and have experience in both private and public health settings working with individuals and groups, along with offering EAP services to various organisations
The therapy process can shortly be described as "Talking - Reflecting - Planning - Acting".
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.
The therapy process can shortly be described as "Talking - Reflecting - Planning - Acting".
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.
Sensitivity in working with people experiencing Anxiety/ Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Work, Well-Being & Relationship Issues, Compulsive Shopping, Compulsive Gambling (especially Gaming Machine Gambling), Problematic Alcohol Use, and suffering from Grief and Bereavement and Trust Issues.
My name is Dr Vicki Fowler (PhD) and I am a Life Coach & Registered Psychologist. I would like to welcome my very special clients to my website www.drvickifowler.com. As a Life Coach I enjoy setting meaningful goals for clients and as a Registered Psychologist I am able to clinically work with a range of conditions and issues. My charge-out rate is ($172.50 incl GST per hour). My Special Clients are Clients seeking Help for Anxiety/ Depression, Stress, Work & Relationship Difficulties, Alcohol, Gambling, Grief/Bereavement & Other Issues. I look forward to working with you to achieve goals that you want in a clinically meaningful way.
Sensitivity in working with people experiencing Anxiety/ Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Work, Well-Being & Relationship Issues, Compulsive Shopping, Compulsive Gambling (especially Gaming Machine Gambling), Problematic Alcohol Use, and suffering from Grief and Bereavement and Trust Issues.
My name is Dr Vicki Fowler (PhD) and I am a Life Coach & Registered Psychologist. I would like to welcome my very special clients to my website www.drvickifowler.com. As a Life Coach I enjoy setting meaningful goals for clients and as a Registered Psychologist I am able to clinically work with a range of conditions and issues. My charge-out rate is ($172.50 incl GST per hour). My Special Clients are Clients seeking Help for Anxiety/ Depression, Stress, Work & Relationship Difficulties, Alcohol, Gambling, Grief/Bereavement & Other Issues. I look forward to working with you to achieve goals that you want in a clinically meaningful way.
My space is designed to explore, heal and challenge yourself.
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.
My space is designed to explore, heal and challenge yourself.
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.
It is important to me to create and provide a safe space for you to come as you are.
I have always had a passion and desire to help people become the best versions of themselves. I enjoy being the listening ear and the calm place people can come to and just be and share their struggles, but not only that, also celebrate their victories and I count this as a privilege. I have a passion for identity work, as well as a wide range of other areas including but not limited to working with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, stress and time management, grief and loss, self-esteem and confidence issues.
It is important to me to create and provide a safe space for you to come as you are.
I have always had a passion and desire to help people become the best versions of themselves. I enjoy being the listening ear and the calm place people can come to and just be and share their struggles, but not only that, also celebrate their victories and I count this as a privilege. I have a passion for identity work, as well as a wide range of other areas including but not limited to working with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, stress and time management, grief and loss, self-esteem and confidence issues.
Healing journey takes courage and time.
Are you anxious and stressed in your daily life? Do you want to explore the past to become free of its control? I am a relational psychodynamic therapist. I offer a gentle, safe space for my clients to work through any troubling issues and to discover helpful coping mechanism. During this process, understanding your inner dynamics can help you become freer and more authentic in your life.
Healing journey takes courage and time.
Are you anxious and stressed in your daily life? Do you want to explore the past to become free of its control? I am a relational psychodynamic therapist. I offer a gentle, safe space for my clients to work through any troubling issues and to discover helpful coping mechanism. During this process, understanding your inner dynamics can help you become freer and more authentic in your life.
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.