Family Systems Therapists in Whangarei

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Colin Birch
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whangarei 0110  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm a qualified counsellor, a registered member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors. I have extensive experience in dealing with a wide range of interpersonal and social issues and have a strong inner desire to contribute to the welfare of others by empowering them to develop and reach their full potential.
Hi, I'm a qualified counsellor, a registered member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors. I have extensive experience in dealing with a wide range of interpersonal and social issues and have a strong inner desire to contribute to the welfare of others by empowering them to develop and reach their full potential.
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Ethan Carter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Whangarei 0112
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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Zephyr Psychology
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Whangarei 0110
I am a NZ Registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Paediatric Neuropsychologist. I work with children and families providing comprehensive psychological assessments and therapy. I support infants, children, adolescents, young adults, and their parents with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, neurodevelopmental and parenting difficulties. Therapy is guided by research and evidence-based treatments. I have worked in community and hospital settings, including Starship, and have a particular interest in working with children with acute and chronic health conditions.
I am a NZ Registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Paediatric Neuropsychologist. I work with children and families providing comprehensive psychological assessments and therapy. I support infants, children, adolescents, young adults, and their parents with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, neurodevelopmental and parenting difficulties. Therapy is guided by research and evidence-based treatments. I have worked in community and hospital settings, including Starship, and have a particular interest in working with children with acute and chronic health conditions.
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Serafin Upton
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Whangarei 0110
Serafin Upton - Love and relationship science, no sweeteners, plenty of moxie. Providing specialist relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Qualified sex and relationship therapist - Infidelity and Betrayal - Queer Relationships / Relationship Anarchy/ Polyamory/ Open Relationships/ Kink - Neurodiversity - Autism - ADHD / Sex Addiction / Pornography / Intergenerational trauma.
Serafin Upton - Love and relationship science, no sweeteners, plenty of moxie. Providing specialist relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Qualified sex and relationship therapist - Infidelity and Betrayal - Queer Relationships / Relationship Anarchy/ Polyamory/ Open Relationships/ Kink - Neurodiversity - Autism - ADHD / Sex Addiction / Pornography / Intergenerational trauma.
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Claire Thompson
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Whangarei 0110
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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Online Therapists

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Nadav Avny - Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Auckland 1072
Through my practice and continuing professional development, I also developed knowledge in other therapeutic modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive.
Are you feeling stressed? Struggling with anxiety? Suffering from depression? Coping with the impact of trauma? Working through grief? Keen to improve your wellbeing? Experiencing relationship difficulties? Dealing with challenges at your workplace? Lacking a sense of direction or purpose in your life? Navigating complex life changes? I am registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board. My clinical psychology training was psychodynamic. I later completed training in Integrative Psychotherapy, focusing on Gestalt and Existential Psychotherapy, and I have been
Through my practice and continuing professional development, I also developed knowledge in other therapeutic modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive.
Are you feeling stressed? Struggling with anxiety? Suffering from depression? Coping with the impact of trauma? Working through grief? Keen to improve your wellbeing? Experiencing relationship difficulties? Dealing with challenges at your workplace? Lacking a sense of direction or purpose in your life? Navigating complex life changes? I am registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board. My clinical psychology training was psychodynamic. I later completed training in Integrative Psychotherapy, focusing on Gestalt and Existential Psychotherapy, and I have been
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Sheena Irving
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Auckland 0626
Kia ora, I'm Sheena (she/her). If you are feeling stuck, it can sometimes be hard to see choices and options. A specific event or transition may be impacting you. It could be difficulties in relationships. Or, anxiety, depression, or something else, may be getting in the way of the life you want to live. I work with my clients, to create space between the person and the “problem”. Within this space we can explore how experiences and beliefs from your past may be shaping your present, identify how you would prefer your life to be, and discover the action that you can take to get there.
Kia ora, I'm Sheena (she/her). If you are feeling stuck, it can sometimes be hard to see choices and options. A specific event or transition may be impacting you. It could be difficulties in relationships. Or, anxiety, depression, or something else, may be getting in the way of the life you want to live. I work with my clients, to create space between the person and the “problem”. Within this space we can explore how experiences and beliefs from your past may be shaping your present, identify how you would prefer your life to be, and discover the action that you can take to get there.
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Hayden Knibbs
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
Auckland 1021
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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Margo Regan
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Auckland 1011
Specialised in Relationship Couples Counselling Intensives and EMDR Therap in Auckland. MNZAC Registered with NZAC, specialising in relationships and areas that frequently impact relationships such as conflict, addiction, pornography addiction, anxiety, and sexuality. . Having trained with world-renowned teachers and worked in international world-leading addiction residential treatment centres, facilitated relationship workshops, designed and led corporate programmes and speaks on communication, emotional intelligence, relationships and resilience at conferences. Regularly asked for media commentary on national print, radio and tv.
Specialised in Relationship Couples Counselling Intensives and EMDR Therap in Auckland. MNZAC Registered with NZAC, specialising in relationships and areas that frequently impact relationships such as conflict, addiction, pornography addiction, anxiety, and sexuality. . Having trained with world-renowned teachers and worked in international world-leading addiction residential treatment centres, facilitated relationship workshops, designed and led corporate programmes and speaks on communication, emotional intelligence, relationships and resilience at conferences. Regularly asked for media commentary on national print, radio and tv.
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Elaine Matthews Venter
Counsellor, AThR
Verified Verified
Silverdale 0932
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 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.
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Stefanie - Relationship Therapist
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Auckland 1010
Stefanie has over two decades of experience working as a couples therapist and social worker. She trained internationally in New Zealand, USA, Germany and Australia. Stefanie enjoys working with a wide variety of couples of diverse cultural, ethnic and sexual backgrounds. She offers communication training, assertive attendance, art therapy and mindfulness in her therapy practice and she always enjoys a good laugh with her couples! Counselling sessions can be offered in English or in German. After hours appointments and video call appointments are also available!
Stefanie has over two decades of experience working as a couples therapist and social worker. She trained internationally in New Zealand, USA, Germany and Australia. Stefanie enjoys working with a wide variety of couples of diverse cultural, ethnic and sexual backgrounds. She offers communication training, assertive attendance, art therapy and mindfulness in her therapy practice and she always enjoys a good laugh with her couples! Counselling sessions can be offered in English or in German. After hours appointments and video call appointments are also available!
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Perinatal Psychology
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Auckland 0604
Dr Kelly Kerrisk is a clinical psychologist at Perinatal Psychology - a specialist service for the perinatal period - pre-conception, pregnancy, parenthood and beyond. We specialise in Perinatal Mental Health - this includes ante/post-natal anxiety and depression, perinatal OCD and intrusive thoughts, fertility issues and assisted conception, grief and perinatal loss (including termination), attachment difficulties, early relational health, adoption, and birth trauma, as well as struggles in the adjustment to parenthood. We are supportive of single parents, neurodivergent parents, health professionals, and are LBGTQIA+ friendly.
Dr Kelly Kerrisk is a clinical psychologist at Perinatal Psychology - a specialist service for the perinatal period - pre-conception, pregnancy, parenthood and beyond. We specialise in Perinatal Mental Health - this includes ante/post-natal anxiety and depression, perinatal OCD and intrusive thoughts, fertility issues and assisted conception, grief and perinatal loss (including termination), attachment difficulties, early relational health, adoption, and birth trauma, as well as struggles in the adjustment to parenthood. We are supportive of single parents, neurodivergent parents, health professionals, and are LBGTQIA+ friendly.
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Lynlee Jane Wilson
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Auckland 1072
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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Sarasi Clack
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Auckland 1071
I'm a therapist and registered mental health nurse. I enjoy working with individuals struggling to manage all the complex emotions of life. This may be a long standing issue or a recent significant event. Doesn't matter how large or small, even if you aren't sure what needs to change. The foundations of my work is collaborative and led by your needs, emphasising self compassion and body awareness based on my mindfulness practice and teaching through www.mindfulnessaotearoa.com. This compliments my DBT, CBT and EMDR training.
I'm a therapist and registered mental health nurse. I enjoy working with individuals struggling to manage all the complex emotions of life. This may be a long standing issue or a recent significant event. Doesn't matter how large or small, even if you aren't sure what needs to change. The foundations of my work is collaborative and led by your needs, emphasising self compassion and body awareness based on my mindfulness practice and teaching through www.mindfulnessaotearoa.com. This compliments my DBT, CBT and EMDR training.
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BeChange
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Auckland 0632
I'm Jenna Cunneen, a psychologist with 20+ years of experience specialising in behaviour change for families, children, adolescents, and teens. I have a wealth of experience working with diverse clients of all ages and needs, I tailor my support to meet the unique goals and circumstances. Whether my clients are facing mental health difficulties, navigating tough life transitions, or learning to understand themselves, I offer guidance and evidenced-based support to help them achieve their aspirations. Together, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, tapping into their strengths to cultivate resilience and foster positive change.
I'm Jenna Cunneen, a psychologist with 20+ years of experience specialising in behaviour change for families, children, adolescents, and teens. I have a wealth of experience working with diverse clients of all ages and needs, I tailor my support to meet the unique goals and circumstances. Whether my clients are facing mental health difficulties, navigating tough life transitions, or learning to understand themselves, I offer guidance and evidenced-based support to help them achieve their aspirations. Together, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, tapping into their strengths to cultivate resilience and foster positive change.
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Adriana Thomas
Psychologist, PhD, MNZCCP
Verified Verified
Auckland 1011  (Online Only)
Update: Available for online appointments Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Mondays in Ponsonby between 9:30-2:30pm. I am a registered clinical psychologist helping adults, young people, couples and families to understand life’s challenges whilst working towards positive changes and a meaningful existence. My aim is to help you understand and gain more insight about yourself, relationships and values.
Update: Available for online appointments Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Mondays in Ponsonby between 9:30-2:30pm. I am a registered clinical psychologist helping adults, young people, couples and families to understand life’s challenges whilst working towards positive changes and a meaningful existence. My aim is to help you understand and gain more insight about yourself, relationships and values.
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Cobus du Plessis
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Auckland 2018
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.
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Richard Michael
Verified Verified
Auckland 0604
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.
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Anna Keyter
Counsellor, MA, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Auckland 1052  (Online Only)
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 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.
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Morgan Daw
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Auckland 1052
Tēnā koe! Ko Morgan Daw tōku ingoa. Hello, my name is Morgan Daw and I have spent much of my life living in Tāmaki Makaurau, My nature is rooted in collaboration and transparency, prioritising you. Establishing a secure and supportive environment for exploring your challenges is of paramount importance to me. I strive to create a compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can progress at a pace that aligns with your comfort level. I am currently pursuing registration to become a Psychotherapist via NZAP. I am currently employed by AUT, working as a Counsellor & Mental Health Advisor on the city campus.
Tēnā koe! Ko Morgan Daw tōku ingoa. Hello, my name is Morgan Daw and I have spent much of my life living in Tāmaki Makaurau, My nature is rooted in collaboration and transparency, prioritising you. Establishing a secure and supportive environment for exploring your challenges is of paramount importance to me. I strive to create a compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can progress at a pace that aligns with your comfort level. I am currently pursuing registration to become a Psychotherapist via NZAP. I am currently employed by AUT, working as a Counsellor & Mental Health Advisor on the city campus.
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Family Systems Counsellors
Family Systems therapists view problems within the family as the result not of particular members' behaviors, but of the family's group dynamic. The family is seen as a complex system having its own language, roles, rules, beliefs, needs and patterns. The therapist helps each individual member understand how their childhood family operated, their role in that system, and how that experience has shaped their role in the current family.