Anxiety Therapists in Wellington
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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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Whether you need support in individual counselling, anxiety, depression, anger management, stress, trauma, emotional and psychological abuse, low self-esteem, personal development, couples therapy, relationships, grief and loss, men's health, I offer a warm, inclusive, safe, and inviting environment for you.
When you're feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and lost, and life's turmoil seems unrelenting, where do you turn for lasting relief? Is it because you are tired of battling anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, and enduring relentless days when these emotions refuse to loosen their grip? I understand the profound impact of mental and emotional distress on your life. My holistic approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of your suffering. By exploring the mind-body connection and incorporating personalized strategies, I aim to alleviate emotional pain and empower you to cultivate resilience and inner peace.
Whether you need support in individual counselling, anxiety, depression, anger management, stress, trauma, emotional and psychological abuse, low self-esteem, personal development, couples therapy, relationships, grief and loss, men's health, I offer a warm, inclusive, safe, and inviting environment for you.
When you're feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and lost, and life's turmoil seems unrelenting, where do you turn for lasting relief? Is it because you are tired of battling anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, and enduring relentless days when these emotions refuse to loosen their grip? I understand the profound impact of mental and emotional distress on your life. My holistic approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of your suffering. By exploring the mind-body connection and incorporating personalized strategies, I aim to alleviate emotional pain and empower you to cultivate resilience and inner peace.
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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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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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Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, self-doubts or are feeling that something is holding you back from living your life to the fullest ? I am here for you! I have a Master of Science in Psychology and I am a certified Rapid Transformational Practitioner, working with the subconscious mind and hypnotherapy. I am also a mother of two. I focus on treating the root cause and not only the symptoms of your issue, by reprogramming your mind. Reach out any time, I can't wait to connect with you!
Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, self-doubts or are feeling that something is holding you back from living your life to the fullest ? I am here for you! I have a Master of Science in Psychology and I am a certified Rapid Transformational Practitioner, working with the subconscious mind and hypnotherapy. I am also a mother of two. I focus on treating the root cause and not only the symptoms of your issue, by reprogramming your mind. Reach out any time, I can't wait to connect with you!
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Mikayla Mary - Trauma Therapist
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Wellington 5016 (Online Only)
Areas of special interest: Depression, anxiety, grief, body image & self-esteem, interpersonal relationship issues, trauma, sexual abuse and post traumatic growth.
Kia ora I’m Mikayla, I provide 1:1 counselling online. My philosophy is to provide you with a safe and supportive environment to unpack and uncover emotions, thoughts or experiences in your life and provide you with skills to empower you to support and maintain your wellbeing. I come from a lived experience of working through trauma and mental health challenges, these experiences enhance my practice. I understand how everyone’s journey looks different and my role is to support you to navigate your way forward.
Areas of special interest: Depression, anxiety, grief, body image & self-esteem, interpersonal relationship issues, trauma, sexual abuse and post traumatic growth.
Kia ora I’m Mikayla, I provide 1:1 counselling online. My philosophy is to provide you with a safe and supportive environment to unpack and uncover emotions, thoughts or experiences in your life and provide you with skills to empower you to support and maintain your wellbeing. I come from a lived experience of working through trauma and mental health challenges, these experiences enhance my practice. I understand how everyone’s journey looks different and my role is to support you to navigate your way forward.
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As a counselor, my journey is intertwined with families, postnatal depression, anxiety, hoarding, and parenting challenges. I create safe spaces for families, fostering understanding. Specializing in postnatal issues, I empower mothers and families with tools to navigate this phase. Compassion guides my work with hoarding, offering decluttering solutions. I help parents navigate the complexities of modern life, nurturing strong family bonds. My commitment is unwavering, aiming for growth, resilience, and healing in every individual and family I serve.
As a counselor, my journey is intertwined with families, postnatal depression, anxiety, hoarding, and parenting challenges. I create safe spaces for families, fostering understanding. Specializing in postnatal issues, I empower mothers and families with tools to navigate this phase. Compassion guides my work with hoarding, offering decluttering solutions. I help parents navigate the complexities of modern life, nurturing strong family bonds. My commitment is unwavering, aiming for growth, resilience, and healing in every individual and family I serve.
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EMDR is a highly effective, neuro-psychology based treatment, which can significantly accelerate healing from a range of traumas, fears, psychosomatic pains, addictions, etc.
Welcome! You've made the courageous decision to address the challenges in your life. If you prefer a solution focused, accelerated therapy, I might be the right therapist for you: As a clinical psychologist, personal development strategist (life coach) & EMDR therapist, I'm committed to supporting you towards leading a more fulfilling life, in harmony with your values and aspirations. I'm also a supervisor for a wide range of professionals. My interdisciplinary & multicultural background strengthened my passion to work with people of various cultures, spiritualities, and sexual orientations. I also speak Hungarian and German.
EMDR is a highly effective, neuro-psychology based treatment, which can significantly accelerate healing from a range of traumas, fears, psychosomatic pains, addictions, etc.
Welcome! You've made the courageous decision to address the challenges in your life. If you prefer a solution focused, accelerated therapy, I might be the right therapist for you: As a clinical psychologist, personal development strategist (life coach) & EMDR therapist, I'm committed to supporting you towards leading a more fulfilling life, in harmony with your values and aspirations. I'm also a supervisor for a wide range of professionals. My interdisciplinary & multicultural background strengthened my passion to work with people of various cultures, spiritualities, and sexual orientations. I also speak Hungarian and German.
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Elaine often works with those who have ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, life coaching, relationship, work, parenting issues etc.
Elaine is a Senior Registered Psychologist in New Zealand and a Registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist in the UK. Elaine has lived in New Zealand for over 25yrs. Elaine helps her clients using a warm, empowering approach to assist her clients achieve their goals in the most appropriate way. Using a wide variety of approaches such as CBT, positive psychology, DBT and mindfulness etc. Elaine has over 27 years experience working with adults, teenagers, children and families. Elaine has worked in the UK and New Zealand within the Health Service, NHS, G.P. surgeries, Social Services, Special Education and in private practice.
Elaine often works with those who have ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, life coaching, relationship, work, parenting issues etc.
Elaine is a Senior Registered Psychologist in New Zealand and a Registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist in the UK. Elaine has lived in New Zealand for over 25yrs. Elaine helps her clients using a warm, empowering approach to assist her clients achieve their goals in the most appropriate way. Using a wide variety of approaches such as CBT, positive psychology, DBT and mindfulness etc. Elaine has over 27 years experience working with adults, teenagers, children and families. Elaine has worked in the UK and New Zealand within the Health Service, NHS, G.P. surgeries, Social Services, Special Education and in private practice.
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Dr. Hayley Walker-Williams (Bwrt Practitioner)
Psychologist, PhD, MNZCCP
Verified Verified
Wellington 5016
Dr. Hayley Walker-Williams is a practicing Clinical Psychologist with 24 years of experience. She is registered with the NZ Psychology Board and is a full member of the NZ College of Clinical Psychologists. Her clinical expertise include psychological disorders and specifically trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. She immigrated to New Zealand in 2021 from South Africa where she was a full-time academic/associate professor of psychology at the North-West University. She also consulted in private practice, an inpatient ward and as an EAP consultant. Hayley has published several peer-reviewed journal articles.
Dr. Hayley Walker-Williams is a practicing Clinical Psychologist with 24 years of experience. She is registered with the NZ Psychology Board and is a full member of the NZ College of Clinical Psychologists. Her clinical expertise include psychological disorders and specifically trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. She immigrated to New Zealand in 2021 from South Africa where she was a full-time academic/associate professor of psychology at the North-West University. She also consulted in private practice, an inpatient ward and as an EAP consultant. Hayley has published several peer-reviewed journal articles.
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I'm amongst the most prolific mindfulness based therapists (ACT, CBT, RLT & DBT) in Australasia. Key to my approach: appropriate validation, compassionate challenging, relational emphasis, the Inner Child that runs our lives. We're all aware that to live is to have won the lottery, whatsmore, the win doesn't last indefinitely. Adult ADHD, substance dependency, relationships, grief, anxiety, depression, parenting, doubt, feeling stuck... I believe we are all on a moving wellness continuum, support from time to time. Concerned by the number of people struggling to afford therapy - I have adjusted my fees for these challenging times
I'm amongst the most prolific mindfulness based therapists (ACT, CBT, RLT & DBT) in Australasia. Key to my approach: appropriate validation, compassionate challenging, relational emphasis, the Inner Child that runs our lives. We're all aware that to live is to have won the lottery, whatsmore, the win doesn't last indefinitely. Adult ADHD, substance dependency, relationships, grief, anxiety, depression, parenting, doubt, feeling stuck... I believe we are all on a moving wellness continuum, support from time to time. Concerned by the number of people struggling to afford therapy - I have adjusted my fees for these challenging times
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I can deliver a scientifically validated technique that will dissolve limiting beliefs, neutralise fears, overcome stress and anxiety, and stop self-sabotaging behaviors in their tracks.
My clients are often driven entrepreneurs who appear to 'have it all together' externally yet internally they are struggling with negative emotions, conflicted thoughts and/or relationship difficulties. This is impacting the quality of their decision making and effectiveness as a leader while also contributing towards a general dissatisfaction in life. Although I love working with businesspeople, I welcome all enquiries from anyone who has a genuine desire to improve the quality of their life.
I can deliver a scientifically validated technique that will dissolve limiting beliefs, neutralise fears, overcome stress and anxiety, and stop self-sabotaging behaviors in their tracks.
My clients are often driven entrepreneurs who appear to 'have it all together' externally yet internally they are struggling with negative emotions, conflicted thoughts and/or relationship difficulties. This is impacting the quality of their decision making and effectiveness as a leader while also contributing towards a general dissatisfaction in life. Although I love working with businesspeople, I welcome all enquiries from anyone who has a genuine desire to improve the quality of their life.
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You have befriended your anxious part, your inner critic, your angry part, and lets just imagine that you are grateful for their hard work now that you understand why they do what they do.
Kia ora, my name is Glen, I'm a fully qualified therapist with extensive training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) with IFSCA and have become part of their training team. I know it can be hard to find the right therapist. You are inviting someone into your inner world and that requires the courage to be vulnerable. It is a privilege to be part of my clients' journeys, it is sacred to me, and I value the opportunity greatly. Your courage to reach out and be vulnerable will be met safely and with respect, a space to be seen, heard and understood. A space where healing can happen.
You have befriended your anxious part, your inner critic, your angry part, and lets just imagine that you are grateful for their hard work now that you understand why they do what they do.
Kia ora, my name is Glen, I'm a fully qualified therapist with extensive training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) with IFSCA and have become part of their training team. I know it can be hard to find the right therapist. You are inviting someone into your inner world and that requires the courage to be vulnerable. It is a privilege to be part of my clients' journeys, it is sacred to me, and I value the opportunity greatly. Your courage to reach out and be vulnerable will be met safely and with respect, a space to be seen, heard and understood. A space where healing can happen.
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Kia ora, I'm Jennifer Stewart (she/her) and I work with those deep, thorny emotional wounds that we often refer to as trauma or complex trauma. Sometimes these wounds are caused by big, dramatic events and sometimes they're created by the many smaller injuries that can result from not being fully seen, supported, or understood by those around us. These wounds can leave us feeling stuck, out of control, or unable to realise our full potential. We may feel easily triggered/anxious or numb/shut down. We may struggle with setting boundaries, low self esteem, substance use, self harm, or be targeted for relationship/narcissistic abuse.
Kia ora, I'm Jennifer Stewart (she/her) and I work with those deep, thorny emotional wounds that we often refer to as trauma or complex trauma. Sometimes these wounds are caused by big, dramatic events and sometimes they're created by the many smaller injuries that can result from not being fully seen, supported, or understood by those around us. These wounds can leave us feeling stuck, out of control, or unable to realise our full potential. We may feel easily triggered/anxious or numb/shut down. We may struggle with setting boundaries, low self esteem, substance use, self harm, or be targeted for relationship/narcissistic abuse.
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I can help you with: anxiety, depression, navigating life's changes, relationship issues, communication styles, sex therapy, migrant related issues, attachment styles, feelings of isolation, fears, self-love, family dynamics, apathy, general well-being, and amongst other topics.
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.
I can help you with: anxiety, depression, navigating life's changes, relationship issues, communication styles, sex therapy, migrant related issues, attachment styles, feelings of isolation, fears, self-love, family dynamics, apathy, general well-being, and amongst other topics.
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.
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Often when things become stuck in our lives, when there is repeated conflict or situations we don’t want anymore, we come to a point where we want something to change. Talking to a counsellor can help move these situations and unlock stuck patterns or behaviours and open up a new way of looking at the world and being. Sometimes the things we want to share can feel frightening to say out loud, and we fear the judgement that saying these things will bring – this, for me, is a huge part of the benefit of counselling and what it offers people.
Often when things become stuck in our lives, when there is repeated conflict or situations we don’t want anymore, we come to a point where we want something to change. Talking to a counsellor can help move these situations and unlock stuck patterns or behaviours and open up a new way of looking at the world and being. Sometimes the things we want to share can feel frightening to say out loud, and we fear the judgement that saying these things will bring – this, for me, is a huge part of the benefit of counselling and what it offers people.
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I provide psychotherapy for people having difficulties in relationships, feeling hurt, confused or overwhelmed by circumstances or life events, having a sense of lack or something missing, wanting more from life or curious to understand yourself more fully.
I provide psychotherapy for people having difficulties in relationships, feeling hurt, confused or overwhelmed by circumstances or life events, having a sense of lack or something missing, wanting more from life or curious to understand yourself more fully.
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I work in a relational style based on my Gestalt Psychotherapy training and informed by psychodynamic and attachment principles.
I work in a relational style based on my Gestalt Psychotherapy training and informed by psychodynamic and attachment principles.
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Kia ora, I offer therapy to help you to overcome difficult experiences in the past to help you towards a better future? I have experience in supporting people who are experiencing stress related to their childhood, or current specific events. There is no better time to start working towards change in your life.
Kia ora, I offer therapy to help you to overcome difficult experiences in the past to help you towards a better future? I have experience in supporting people who are experiencing stress related to their childhood, or current specific events. There is no better time to start working towards change in your life.
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At BodyWise New Zealand we provide evidence-based treatment for all eating, body weight and shape concerns including: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Body image concerns and other disordered eating (such as EDNOS). We consider it important to match the therapeutic approach to the specific client, based on their unique difficulties, age and the changes they would like to work towards in their lives. Our therapists draw from a wide range of therapeutic approaches, both individual and family therapy and our treatment recommendations will be specifically tailored to you and your current difficulties.
At BodyWise New Zealand we provide evidence-based treatment for all eating, body weight and shape concerns including: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Body image concerns and other disordered eating (such as EDNOS). We consider it important to match the therapeutic approach to the specific client, based on their unique difficulties, age and the changes they would like to work towards in their lives. Our therapists draw from a wide range of therapeutic approaches, both individual and family therapy and our treatment recommendations will be specifically tailored to you and your current difficulties.