Therapists in Auckland
I work with primarily with people identifying as girls and women in Aotearoa New Zealand who want to flourish into their most authentic selves. I care about helping people to better understand their experiences of anxiety and depression. I am also a passionate ally to the LGBTQ+ community. My clients are looking to improve their relationship to their bodies and their self esteem with a compassionate and non-judgemental perspective. I work with people on improving their relationships to those around them, work-life balance, and managing high expectations of self and/or perfectionism.
I work with primarily with people identifying as girls and women in Aotearoa New Zealand who want to flourish into their most authentic selves. I care about helping people to better understand their experiences of anxiety and depression. I am also a passionate ally to the LGBTQ+ community. My clients are looking to improve their relationship to their bodies and their self esteem with a compassionate and non-judgemental perspective. I work with people on improving their relationships to those around them, work-life balance, and managing high expectations of self and/or perfectionism.
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.
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.
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.
I provide therapeutic support for navigating the emotional waves and challenges of daily life. I believe it is within these daily struggles and challenges of life that our most valuable opportunities for building deeper meaning, fulfillment and resilience can emerge. Taking a strengths-based, humanistic approach to psychological health, I am committed to facilitating a safe and deeply accepting space for you to discover you own unique gifts, resources and wholeness, which you can then integrate consciously into your life, creating more choice, emotional freedom, and flexibility, as you move forward on your chosen path.
I provide therapeutic support for navigating the emotional waves and challenges of daily life. I believe it is within these daily struggles and challenges of life that our most valuable opportunities for building deeper meaning, fulfillment and resilience can emerge. Taking a strengths-based, humanistic approach to psychological health, I am committed to facilitating a safe and deeply accepting space for you to discover you own unique gifts, resources and wholeness, which you can then integrate consciously into your life, creating more choice, emotional freedom, and flexibility, as you move forward on your chosen path.
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.
My ideal client may be any age between 16 and 99. Motivated and curious. Ready to try some different ways of thinking and interacting with their body, feelings, mind and spirit. Open to exploring, with me ... their world view, how it has shaped life currently and how they would like it to look. Their issues may include relationships (parents, children, partner, divorce, colleagues etc) review and reset, anxiety, depression, self esteem, loss of direction, stuckness, ageing, loneliness, stereotyping. Their needs are typically to belong, be loved and respected with the goal of finding a peaceful heart and meaningful connections.
My ideal client may be any age between 16 and 99. Motivated and curious. Ready to try some different ways of thinking and interacting with their body, feelings, mind and spirit. Open to exploring, with me ... their world view, how it has shaped life currently and how they would like it to look. Their issues may include relationships (parents, children, partner, divorce, colleagues etc) review and reset, anxiety, depression, self esteem, loss of direction, stuckness, ageing, loneliness, stereotyping. Their needs are typically to belong, be loved and respected with the goal of finding a peaceful heart and meaningful connections.
My name is Phoenix, and I am an Auckland-based psychologist. My approach to therapy is uniquely tailored to meet your needs as I draw on and combine a variety of evidence-based theoretical tools. I will work with you to create a safe and confidential space that can help you to develop the insight and skill you need to work through difficult or challenging experiences and find ways to live a life with greater resilience and purpose. I am registered with the New Zealand Psychologist Board (NZPB), a full member of the New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS), and I hold my current annual practicing certificate (APC).
My name is Phoenix, and I am an Auckland-based psychologist. My approach to therapy is uniquely tailored to meet your needs as I draw on and combine a variety of evidence-based theoretical tools. I will work with you to create a safe and confidential space that can help you to develop the insight and skill you need to work through difficult or challenging experiences and find ways to live a life with greater resilience and purpose. I am registered with the New Zealand Psychologist Board (NZPB), a full member of the New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS), and I hold my current annual practicing certificate (APC).
Greetings. My name is Hamish and I'm here to support you in making peace with anxiety and strong emotions. My modality is a "bottom-up" therapy, based on awareness of emotions in the body. We can spend our lives avoiding, resisting, and guarding against unpleasant feelings and situations. My invitation is for you to find a safe, supported space, where you can learn to be present with your emotions, without feeling overwhelmed. You will learn to pivot from distress to calm, without ignoring difficult feelings, to relax and move THROUGH difficult emotions, and you will take the lead in your own healing.
Greetings. My name is Hamish and I'm here to support you in making peace with anxiety and strong emotions. My modality is a "bottom-up" therapy, based on awareness of emotions in the body. We can spend our lives avoiding, resisting, and guarding against unpleasant feelings and situations. My invitation is for you to find a safe, supported space, where you can learn to be present with your emotions, without feeling overwhelmed. You will learn to pivot from distress to calm, without ignoring difficult feelings, to relax and move THROUGH difficult emotions, and you will take the lead in your own healing.
I have extensive experience of working with children, teens and adults focusing on a range of presenting issues including anxiety, OCD, low mood and depression, anger and emotional dysregulation, as well as addiction. With younger clients I focus not only on the individual but also the wider family system to address current concerns including attachment issues. I am able to work with a wide age range and can target my work to keep sessions enjoyable and age appropriate from the ages of 5 through to adulthood.
I have extensive experience of working with children, teens and adults focusing on a range of presenting issues including anxiety, OCD, low mood and depression, anger and emotional dysregulation, as well as addiction. With younger clients I focus not only on the individual but also the wider family system to address current concerns including attachment issues. I am able to work with a wide age range and can target my work to keep sessions enjoyable and age appropriate from the ages of 5 through to adulthood.
Celeste Wolfensberger
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auckland 2010
Not accepting new clients
Therapy is a space in which we think about you, and in doing so, co-create a hopeful space, to cultivate change to support your emotional and mental wellbeing. I work with people from all walks of life that are experiencing emotional difficulties (e.g., depression / anxiety/ anger management issues), or difficult life circumstances (e.g., divorce/ immigration / grief). I have a special interest in sexual trauma, trauma recovery and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I also have experience in supporting neuro-diverse children, young adults, and their families in various educational environments.
Therapy is a space in which we think about you, and in doing so, co-create a hopeful space, to cultivate change to support your emotional and mental wellbeing. I work with people from all walks of life that are experiencing emotional difficulties (e.g., depression / anxiety/ anger management issues), or difficult life circumstances (e.g., divorce/ immigration / grief). I have a special interest in sexual trauma, trauma recovery and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I also have experience in supporting neuro-diverse children, young adults, and their families in various educational environments.
In our current world people are expected to enter into a competitive and turbulent world of rapid changes. Skills that are needed would be flexibility, versatility, innovation, creativity, self motivation (to enable a person to make his or her own choices and act on them) social skills (this includes respecting one self as well as understanding and respecting others and their values and cultures), emotionally competent (to be compassionate towards others, to understand and manage uncomfortable emotions), courage and coand confidence (to be responsible to be able to learn from their mistakes and to keep on trying).
In our current world people are expected to enter into a competitive and turbulent world of rapid changes. Skills that are needed would be flexibility, versatility, innovation, creativity, self motivation (to enable a person to make his or her own choices and act on them) social skills (this includes respecting one self as well as understanding and respecting others and their values and cultures), emotionally competent (to be compassionate towards others, to understand and manage uncomfortable emotions), courage and coand confidence (to be responsible to be able to learn from their mistakes and to keep on trying).
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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.
I specialise in women's health issues, and see individuals and couples impacted by fertility-related challenges, adjustment to parenthood, perimenopause and menopause, and gynaecological/endocrinological issues. My clients often present with mental health challenges including anxiety, low mood, trauma; and stress/burnout. Other common challenges are relationship issues, career/job stress, issues with identity and life purpose. My clients want to better understand the often confusing mix of factors contributing to their stuckness and to learn science-based tools to reduce suffering and help them thrive.
I specialise in women's health issues, and see individuals and couples impacted by fertility-related challenges, adjustment to parenthood, perimenopause and menopause, and gynaecological/endocrinological issues. My clients often present with mental health challenges including anxiety, low mood, trauma; and stress/burnout. Other common challenges are relationship issues, career/job stress, issues with identity and life purpose. My clients want to better understand the often confusing mix of factors contributing to their stuckness and to learn science-based tools to reduce suffering and help them thrive.
My background is as a Clinical psychologist for a decade in Argentina, one of the countries with highest rates of psychologist in the world. I speak Spanish fluently. I have been working in NZ for more than a year as a Counsellor. I have a special interest in providing longer term therapy for those willing to commit to exploration (subconscious) and reflection about past experiences. Also, I am flexible to work with art techniques as clowning and psychodrama, depends on the patient necessities.
My background is as a Clinical psychologist for a decade in Argentina, one of the countries with highest rates of psychologist in the world. I speak Spanish fluently. I have been working in NZ for more than a year as a Counsellor. I have a special interest in providing longer term therapy for those willing to commit to exploration (subconscious) and reflection about past experiences. Also, I am flexible to work with art techniques as clowning and psychodrama, depends on the patient necessities.
My ideal client is someone navigating the complexities of their mental health, often struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, or addiction. They may also face challenges in their sexuality or relationships, seeking a safe space to explore these aspects of their identity. Their primary need is effective, evidence-based therapy tailored to their unique experiences. Their goal is to achieve emotional resilience, better coping strategies, and improved relationships. Ultimately, they want a deeper understanding of themselves to lead a fulfilling, authentic life free from stigma and fear.
My ideal client is someone navigating the complexities of their mental health, often struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, or addiction. They may also face challenges in their sexuality or relationships, seeking a safe space to explore these aspects of their identity. Their primary need is effective, evidence-based therapy tailored to their unique experiences. Their goal is to achieve emotional resilience, better coping strategies, and improved relationships. Ultimately, they want a deeper understanding of themselves to lead a fulfilling, authentic life free from stigma and fear.
I provide short term therapy/counselling to alleviate stress on specific issues, along with long term psychotherapy for deep rooted issues.
I provide short term therapy/counselling to alleviate stress on specific issues, along with long term psychotherapy for deep rooted issues.
My clinical background is in Psychodynamic psychotherapy with emphasis on Attachment theory and human development across the life span. Having an in-depth understanding of how our early beginnings impact our view of self, life, and relationships, assists me to support my clients toward developing empathy and compassion for themselves and others. I believe this can be an integral factor in the healing process and in attaining a sense of personal freedom.
My clinical background is in Psychodynamic psychotherapy with emphasis on Attachment theory and human development across the life span. Having an in-depth understanding of how our early beginnings impact our view of self, life, and relationships, assists me to support my clients toward developing empathy and compassion for themselves and others. I believe this can be an integral factor in the healing process and in attaining a sense of personal freedom.
Hi, I'm Tam, a relationship and dating expert specialising in attachment and connection. Whether you're single and seeking your happily-ever-after, working to save your marriage, or healing after a painful divorce or breakup, I’m here to help. I offer marriage counselling for couples, as well as individual sessions for singles or those whose partners aren’t ready to begin therapy. For single women, I offer a transformative 10-session program designed to help you find the right partner and create a healthy, lasting relationship.
Hi, I'm Tam, a relationship and dating expert specialising in attachment and connection. Whether you're single and seeking your happily-ever-after, working to save your marriage, or healing after a painful divorce or breakup, I’m here to help. I offer marriage counselling for couples, as well as individual sessions for singles or those whose partners aren’t ready to begin therapy. For single women, I offer a transformative 10-session program designed to help you find the right partner and create a healthy, lasting relationship.
If you are looking for a warm, caring and also highly effective psychologist then I think you have come to the right place. I tailor my approach to fit your goals and circumstances. Using standardised measures we will reflect together on how things progress over the time we work together. Seeing this progress is really important for both of us. It's great for you to see the gains that you are achieving and it also helps us stay on track with things that are important to you. I provide a telehealth psychology service via a secure high-quality video platform. This means you can access your appointment from home. Easy!
If you are looking for a warm, caring and also highly effective psychologist then I think you have come to the right place. I tailor my approach to fit your goals and circumstances. Using standardised measures we will reflect together on how things progress over the time we work together. Seeing this progress is really important for both of us. It's great for you to see the gains that you are achieving and it also helps us stay on track with things that are important to you. I provide a telehealth psychology service via a secure high-quality video platform. This means you can access your appointment from home. Easy!
I am a registered clinical psychologist holding a PhD in psychology. My practice is based in Whangārei, but I also provide telehealth services. As a psychologist I take a collaborative and client-centered approach, aiming to make psychology accessible, approachable, and non-intimidating. It’s not uncommon for people to experience some fear around working with a psychologist, and I prioritize putting that fear at ease and supporting clients to develop strategies to overcome their difficulties.
I am a registered clinical psychologist holding a PhD in psychology. My practice is based in Whangārei, but I also provide telehealth services. As a psychologist I take a collaborative and client-centered approach, aiming to make psychology accessible, approachable, and non-intimidating. It’s not uncommon for people to experience some fear around working with a psychologist, and I prioritize putting that fear at ease and supporting clients to develop strategies to overcome their difficulties.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Average cost per session
$155
Counsellors in Auckland who prioritize treating:
| 82% | Anxiety |
| 74% | Depression |
| 71% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Stress |
| 67% | Relationship Issues |
| 58% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 63% | Southern Cross |
| 25% | AIA |
| 23% | Partners Life |
How Counsellors in Auckland see their clients
| 83% | In Person and Online | |
| 17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 21% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |