Male Therapists in Waikato

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Neil Micklewood Psychology
Psychologist, MA, NZPsS Member
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with clients who have challenges in their lives, are open to new approaches to managing those, and are motivated to work towards achieving change. Clients don't need to have all the answers but it is important that they are motivated to work together with me to find solutions. I enjoy working with clients who are open to exploring patterns in their thinking and behaviour, and who value the process of self growth. I particularly enjoy working with professionals and people who are able to attain achievements in their lives, but notice unhelpful life patterns which interfere with their goals or values.
I enjoy working with clients who have challenges in their lives, are open to new approaches to managing those, and are motivated to work towards achieving change. Clients don't need to have all the answers but it is important that they are motivated to work together with me to find solutions. I enjoy working with clients who are open to exploring patterns in their thinking and behaviour, and who value the process of self growth. I particularly enjoy working with professionals and people who are able to attain achievements in their lives, but notice unhelpful life patterns which interfere with their goals or values.
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Andrew Hopkins
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Your mental health can suffer for many different reasons at different stages in your life. If you are having a hard time please don't hesitate to contact me. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, stress, work concerns, self-esteem/concept, identity, grief, decision-making, understanding yourself (self-awareness ) and others, or support to achieve goals and personal growth as well as relationships & family concerns.
Your mental health can suffer for many different reasons at different stages in your life. If you are having a hard time please don't hesitate to contact me. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, stress, work concerns, self-esteem/concept, identity, grief, decision-making, understanding yourself (self-awareness ) and others, or support to achieve goals and personal growth as well as relationships & family concerns.
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The Barefoot Counselling Co
Counsellor, NZCCA
Verified Verified
I was born in South Africa but have lived in New Zealand most of my life. I have had many life experiences such as volunteering in the NZ Fire Service (11 years) and travelling and volunteering in Africa. My passion for counselling grew as I spent time with people in my various experiences and travels, and discovered my desire for better skills to more effectively listen and help people navigate through their shared life experiences with me. I consider it a deep privilege to share a welcoming, safe, and honoring space with a person who chooses to share their footsteps with me. I am also a faith based counselling service (Christian).
I was born in South Africa but have lived in New Zealand most of my life. I have had many life experiences such as volunteering in the NZ Fire Service (11 years) and travelling and volunteering in Africa. My passion for counselling grew as I spent time with people in my various experiences and travels, and discovered my desire for better skills to more effectively listen and help people navigate through their shared life experiences with me. I consider it a deep privilege to share a welcoming, safe, and honoring space with a person who chooses to share their footsteps with me. I am also a faith based counselling service (Christian).
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Plot Twist Talk Therapy: Neil Westwood
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Taupo 3330
I am an experienced Social Worker, Counsellor and Group Facilitator that has been involved in clinical work for the past 10+ years. I work alongside clients who are navigating major life transitions, coping with mental health challenges, or seeking greater self-awareness. My top specialties are relationship dynamics, men's issues, intimate partner abuse and violence, anger management, communication, and parenting.
I am an experienced Social Worker, Counsellor and Group Facilitator that has been involved in clinical work for the past 10+ years. I work alongside clients who are navigating major life transitions, coping with mental health challenges, or seeking greater self-awareness. My top specialties are relationship dynamics, men's issues, intimate partner abuse and violence, anger management, communication, and parenting.
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Frank Marinthe Life Coach
Verified Verified
Hamilton 3200  (Online Only)
Are you suffering from anxiety related to personal or professional challenges? As a certified Life Coach, I'm here to help you create clarity around issues you may have, to help you regain emotional control, allowing you to considerably strengthen your position as a solution maker. Life Coaching starts with a conversation, confidential and non-judgemental to provoke insightful solutions.
Are you suffering from anxiety related to personal or professional challenges? As a certified Life Coach, I'm here to help you create clarity around issues you may have, to help you regain emotional control, allowing you to considerably strengthen your position as a solution maker. Life Coaching starts with a conversation, confidential and non-judgemental to provoke insightful solutions.
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Dan Jackson
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Hi my name is Dan Jackson. I got into counselling for two reasons: Firstly, to help people grow into their fullest and best selves. And secondly, to help people who are struggling to find relief and restoration.
Hi my name is Dan Jackson. I got into counselling for two reasons: Firstly, to help people grow into their fullest and best selves. And secondly, to help people who are struggling to find relief and restoration.
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I’m Jon Pearce a Professional Supervisor, Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) and Registered Social Worker.
I’m Jon Pearce a Professional Supervisor, Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) and Registered Social Worker.
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Marriage Transformation Expert | Global Author
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Is it possible to save your marriage when you're lying in bed at night, a million miles apart, with that hopeless knot in your stomach? Most people think their partner must be equally committed to making changes, but I've discovered it takes just ONE person to turn things around. Like many of my clients, you may be successful professionally or in business but struggling with your relationship - facing broken communication, constant conflicts, lost intimacy, or trying to rebuild trust. You're tired of the icy cold silence and talk of divorce. You know your relationship deserves better, but traditional couples therapy isn't helping.
Is it possible to save your marriage when you're lying in bed at night, a million miles apart, with that hopeless knot in your stomach? Most people think their partner must be equally committed to making changes, but I've discovered it takes just ONE person to turn things around. Like many of my clients, you may be successful professionally or in business but struggling with your relationship - facing broken communication, constant conflicts, lost intimacy, or trying to rebuild trust. You're tired of the icy cold silence and talk of divorce. You know your relationship deserves better, but traditional couples therapy isn't helping.
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Photo of Dan Ford - The Better Sleep Clinic, MA, Psychologist
The Better Sleep Clinic
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Hamilton 3204  (Online Only)
You have trouble sleeping. You're tired (mind the pun) of lying awake at night tossing & turning. The thought of going to bed makes you worry. You don't drop off when you put your head on your pillow. If you do, you wake up during the night and can't get back to sleep for hours. You worry about the toll your sleeplessness is having on your health, your mood, your relationships and your ability to function at work. You want to sleep better. You want to look forward to bedtime. You want to wake up feeling refreshed. You want to feel like sleep isn't controlling your life. Assess your insomnia here: https://www.thebettersleepclinic.com
You have trouble sleeping. You're tired (mind the pun) of lying awake at night tossing & turning. The thought of going to bed makes you worry. You don't drop off when you put your head on your pillow. If you do, you wake up during the night and can't get back to sleep for hours. You worry about the toll your sleeplessness is having on your health, your mood, your relationships and your ability to function at work. You want to sleep better. You want to look forward to bedtime. You want to wake up feeling refreshed. You want to feel like sleep isn't controlling your life. Assess your insomnia here: https://www.thebettersleepclinic.com
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Vincent Pinto
Verified Verified
Hamilton 3200  (Online Only)
If you have been feeling lonely, sad or anxious, we can share a safe space where you can tell me your concerns. The main purpose of therapy is generating deep awareness of one's own personality and behaviour, understand about your inner world (thoughts, emotions, feelings), inquiring how our past affects our present. With this understanding one can move onto learning skills in order to manage emotions and behaviour. The therapeutic approach I use depends on the client's needs and resources available, with a strong foundation on a trauma-informed approach.
If you have been feeling lonely, sad or anxious, we can share a safe space where you can tell me your concerns. The main purpose of therapy is generating deep awareness of one's own personality and behaviour, understand about your inner world (thoughts, emotions, feelings), inquiring how our past affects our present. With this understanding one can move onto learning skills in order to manage emotions and behaviour. The therapeutic approach I use depends on the client's needs and resources available, with a strong foundation on a trauma-informed approach.
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Photo of Mark Lindsey Earley - Retr-ACT! Retroactive Jealousy Support
We provide online consultations for anyone distressed and obsessed by their partner's sexual and/or romantic past (Retroactive Jealousy). We also specialize in work with sex addiction, HSB and MAP issues.
We provide online consultations for anyone distressed and obsessed by their partner's sexual and/or romantic past (Retroactive Jealousy). We also specialize in work with sex addiction, HSB and MAP issues.
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Dr Paul Duignan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
I am both a clinical psychologist and organisation strategist. I work with individuals and organisations, including in the cross-over area between personal and professional wellbeing and career issues. I have experience in many different high-pressure organisations in many sectors: health, public, nonprofit, entrepreneurial and startups. I work face to face and online with people from all walks of life. Recent client feedback on my work: 'I was quite astounded with how spot on you were with being able to articulate what was going on for me'. I use a practical approach based on using the best current evidence about what works.
I am both a clinical psychologist and organisation strategist. I work with individuals and organisations, including in the cross-over area between personal and professional wellbeing and career issues. I have experience in many different high-pressure organisations in many sectors: health, public, nonprofit, entrepreneurial and startups. I work face to face and online with people from all walks of life. Recent client feedback on my work: 'I was quite astounded with how spot on you were with being able to articulate what was going on for me'. I use a practical approach based on using the best current evidence about what works.
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Couples Therapy Auckland
Psychologist, PhD, MNZCCP
Verified Verified
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board. My practice is situated in Auckland's Ponsonby area, but I also provide remote/online services. With more than 21 years of experience, I specialize in providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures. As a member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists, I offer psychological services such as individual psychotherapy for adults and teens, as well as couples therapy. I also conduct assessments for Adult ADHD, Adult Autism, and PTSD.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board. My practice is situated in Auckland's Ponsonby area, but I also provide remote/online services. With more than 21 years of experience, I specialize in providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures. As a member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists, I offer psychological services such as individual psychotherapy for adults and teens, as well as couples therapy. I also conduct assessments for Adult ADHD, Adult Autism, and PTSD.
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All Blokes Counselling limited
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
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Insight Psychologists LTD
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
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Online Therapists

Photo of John Melling - OP Counselling Ltd, MCouns, MNZAC, Counsellor
OP Counselling Ltd
Counsellor, MCouns, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Hello, I’m John Melling and I’m a counsellor, a philosopher, and a gamer! I am passionate about supporting people managing anxiety and depression. Specialising in solution-focused and philosophical counselling, I also love to support fellow gamers that want to find a better balance between the many benefits of gaming and moving towards the future they desire.
Hello, I’m John Melling and I’m a counsellor, a philosopher, and a gamer! I am passionate about supporting people managing anxiety and depression. Specialising in solution-focused and philosophical counselling, I also love to support fellow gamers that want to find a better balance between the many benefits of gaming and moving towards the future they desire.
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Casey Dicks
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
I provide one to one therapy to adults seeking a better life. I can support you to deal better with and overcome Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Stress and a number of other issues. Together we can learn strategies to increase happiness, purpose, fulfillment and motivation
I provide one to one therapy to adults seeking a better life. I can support you to deal better with and overcome Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Stress and a number of other issues. Together we can learn strategies to increase happiness, purpose, fulfillment and motivation
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Chris Wu
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
Hi! I would love to support you through any mental health difficulties you may be experiencing, whether it be anxiety, mood, emotional instability, stress, trauma, or something else. I specialise in treating anxiety including overwhelming worries, social anxiety, panic attacks, and OCD. I also have a particular interest in helping people who have experienced trauma, whether this is from one significant event or multiple adversities across their lifetime. I have worked in a specialist service for anxiety disorders and in general mental health services for adults.
Hi! I would love to support you through any mental health difficulties you may be experiencing, whether it be anxiety, mood, emotional instability, stress, trauma, or something else. I specialise in treating anxiety including overwhelming worries, social anxiety, panic attacks, and OCD. I also have a particular interest in helping people who have experienced trauma, whether this is from one significant event or multiple adversities across their lifetime. I have worked in a specialist service for anxiety disorders and in general mental health services for adults.
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Louie Richter
Psychologist
Verified Verified
I am a registered (NZPB) clinical psychologist (with a full New Zealand Psychological Society membership). Currently, I am an ACC sensitive claims and psychological services provider and assessor. My interests lie in adolescents and adults with psychological needs such as trauma, addictions, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and adjustment.
I am a registered (NZPB) clinical psychologist (with a full New Zealand Psychological Society membership). Currently, I am an ACC sensitive claims and psychological services provider and assessor. My interests lie in adolescents and adults with psychological needs such as trauma, addictions, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and adjustment.
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Philip Gilmore
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Do you long to feel safe being yourself? Is there something holding you back from your full potential? Whether you want to free yourself from the impact of childhood trauma, or are looking for personal growth, I can help you make the changes you are hoping for. Problems such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, self-criticism, or phobias, procrastination, or low self-worth, can all be alleviated by addressing the underlying pain driving these symptoms. Transformational change is possible, and I can help you to help yourself.
Do you long to feel safe being yourself? Is there something holding you back from your full potential? Whether you want to free yourself from the impact of childhood trauma, or are looking for personal growth, I can help you make the changes you are hoping for. Problems such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, self-criticism, or phobias, procrastination, or low self-worth, can all be alleviated by addressing the underlying pain driving these symptoms. Transformational change is possible, and I can help you to help yourself.
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Male Counsellors

As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?

There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.

How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?

Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.

Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?

Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.

Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?

Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.