Anxiety Therapists in Auckland

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Karen Hielkema
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
Auckland 0632  (Online Only)
I have experience in short and long-term therapy working with adults and adolescents who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, long term health conditions, along with post- and pre- natal distress and relationship and parenting concerns. I offer professional supervision and have experience in both private and public health settings working with individuals and groups, along with offering EAP services to various organisations
I have experience in short and long-term therapy working with adults and adolescents who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, long term health conditions, along with post- and pre- natal distress and relationship and parenting concerns. I offer professional supervision and have experience in both private and public health settings working with individuals and groups, along with offering EAP services to various organisations
0800 627 004 x96 View 0800 627 004 x96
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Lesley Gamlen
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auckland 1051
I have worked in addiction recovery, grief, living with illness, caring for others, improving esteem and confidence, relationships, anxiety and more.
Kia ora. Do you want to talk about your concerns? Thinking about making changes? Looking for a safe and accepting environment? I provide an opportunity for you to discuss your life openly, and to consider the influences of your thoughts and experiences with curiosity. You will explore new strategies, shape your ways of coping, and make choices about the direction you want your life to develop. During therapy, I encourage exploring ways to make sense of your life, past, present and future. Anyone can benefit from exploring and having more awareness of who they are. Knowing ourselves with love and respect enhances life immeasurably.
I have worked in addiction recovery, grief, living with illness, caring for others, improving esteem and confidence, relationships, anxiety and more.
Kia ora. Do you want to talk about your concerns? Thinking about making changes? Looking for a safe and accepting environment? I provide an opportunity for you to discuss your life openly, and to consider the influences of your thoughts and experiences with curiosity. You will explore new strategies, shape your ways of coping, and make choices about the direction you want your life to develop. During therapy, I encourage exploring ways to make sense of your life, past, present and future. Anyone can benefit from exploring and having more awareness of who they are. Knowing ourselves with love and respect enhances life immeasurably.
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Christopher Oyston
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
Auckland 1052
I am a clinical psychologist with extensive experience with a focus on providing therapy to adults and older teenagers experiencing a range of psychological changes negatively impacting on you and probably on those closest to you. These changes can include feelings of anxiety and depression brought on by the impact of external events, adjustments to changing circumstances or for reasons that seem inexplicable to you. I try to create a warm, supportive, collaborative and non-judgemental space for you to explore and better understand your current difficulties, and find a path to a more comfortable sense of well-being.
I am a clinical psychologist with extensive experience with a focus on providing therapy to adults and older teenagers experiencing a range of psychological changes negatively impacting on you and probably on those closest to you. These changes can include feelings of anxiety and depression brought on by the impact of external events, adjustments to changing circumstances or for reasons that seem inexplicable to you. I try to create a warm, supportive, collaborative and non-judgemental space for you to explore and better understand your current difficulties, and find a path to a more comfortable sense of well-being.
0800 447 264 x45 View 0800 447 264 x45
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Sue Parr
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Auckland 1050
Working with me you can look forward to a counsellor who listens to you and works with you to move forward with your thoughts, feelings and life issues. I am a warm, empathetic and open-minded counsellor offering you a safe space to explore your concerns. We discuss the type of counselling that suits you best. We work together to explore your concerns and design strategies that will help you in areas that include: anxiety, self-esteem, grief and loss, emotional regulation, shame, identity, social and work stressors, as well as school, relationship, friendship, and family issues.
Working with me you can look forward to a counsellor who listens to you and works with you to move forward with your thoughts, feelings and life issues. I am a warm, empathetic and open-minded counsellor offering you a safe space to explore your concerns. We discuss the type of counselling that suits you best. We work together to explore your concerns and design strategies that will help you in areas that include: anxiety, self-esteem, grief and loss, emotional regulation, shame, identity, social and work stressors, as well as school, relationship, friendship, and family issues.
0800 468 212 x45 View 0800 468 212 x45
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Claire Brown
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Auckland 1052
I have experience of helping people work through many kinds of difficulties including; anxiety, depression, relationship issues, feelings of loneliness, low mood and stress. As a counsellor I have a warm, empathic approach and am committed to providing counselling in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment.
I have experience of helping people work through many kinds of difficulties including; anxiety, depression, relationship issues, feelings of loneliness, low mood and stress. As a counsellor I have a warm, empathic approach and am committed to providing counselling in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment.
0800 627 004 x52 View 0800 627 004 x52
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Katarina Nilsen
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Auckland 1021
I work a lot with people experiencing anxiety, life transitions and adjustment to change, as well as people who are dealing with attachment related anxiety, trauma and healing from abusive relationships.
I am compassionate about providing a supportive and healing environment, where people can feel comfortable enough to get the help they need. I enjoy working holistically and believe that to best understand people, it is importing to consider my clients unique context and the many different factors that influences their wellbeing.
I work a lot with people experiencing anxiety, life transitions and adjustment to change, as well as people who are dealing with attachment related anxiety, trauma and healing from abusive relationships.
I am compassionate about providing a supportive and healing environment, where people can feel comfortable enough to get the help they need. I enjoy working holistically and believe that to best understand people, it is importing to consider my clients unique context and the many different factors that influences their wellbeing.
0800 627 024 x30 View 0800 627 024 x30
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Ginni Gulati
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Auckland 2014
I am a mental health professional who has an experience of working with clients experiencing wide range of mental health problems such as depression, mood disorders, stress related problems, anxiety issues, sexual dysfunctions, personality disorders, learning difficulties, sleep problems, teenage issues, eating disorders, emotional trauma, sexual assault, etc.
I am a mental health professional who has an experience of working with clients experiencing wide range of mental health problems such as depression, mood disorders, stress related problems, anxiety issues, sexual dysfunctions, personality disorders, learning difficulties, sleep problems, teenage issues, eating disorders, emotional trauma, sexual assault, etc.
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Lynlee Jane Wilson
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Auckland 1072
I specialise in anxiety and its associated effects, I also help people with their relationships, personal, family and work related.
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 specialise in anxiety and its associated effects, I also help people with their relationships, personal, family and work related.
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
0800 627 004 x45 View 0800 627 004 x45
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Kristina Grace
Verified Verified
Auckland 0630  (Online Only)
Perhaps you are overwhelmed with depression or anxiety, feel helpless or hopeless and you want to get yourself back again - enjoy life? Perhaps you find life is unfulfilling, you feel stuck in the same rut and struggle to change your life to be more what you would like it to be? Or are you experiencing conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem issues or stress and need help and support at this time? Together we can find a way forward. I am the author of the "Out of the Fog" programme delivered in group and individual therapy which has helped hundreds of people to recover/become well from depression/anxiety.
Perhaps you are overwhelmed with depression or anxiety, feel helpless or hopeless and you want to get yourself back again - enjoy life? Perhaps you find life is unfulfilling, you feel stuck in the same rut and struggle to change your life to be more what you would like it to be? Or are you experiencing conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem issues or stress and need help and support at this time? Together we can find a way forward. I am the author of the "Out of the Fog" programme delivered in group and individual therapy which has helped hundreds of people to recover/become well from depression/anxiety.
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Chantel Nixon
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auckland 1025
I can support you with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress, family & friendship issues and emotional distress.
Sometimes we all need space to reflect on what’s going on or to talk with someone outside our immediate circle. Therapy is a 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. My approach is empathetic, warm and non-judgemental. I work flexibly and collaboratively with my clients and believe in tailoring therapy to meet their individual needs.
I can support you with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress, family & friendship issues and emotional distress.
Sometimes we all need space to reflect on what’s going on or to talk with someone outside our immediate circle. Therapy is a 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. My approach is empathetic, warm and non-judgemental. I work flexibly and collaboratively with my clients and believe in tailoring therapy to meet their individual needs.
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Ivor Tomasevich
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Verified Verified
Auckland 0614
Personal counselling and psychotherapy from a highly trained professional with over 25 years of international experience. Assisting adults with difficult personal situations or emotional stress: Relationship difficulties with a partner / family or at work; Feeling at unease or anxious or upset; Feeling "down" or depressed; Being diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, etc.
Personal counselling and psychotherapy from a highly trained professional with over 25 years of international experience. Assisting adults with difficult personal situations or emotional stress: Relationship difficulties with a partner / family or at work; Feeling at unease or anxious or upset; Feeling "down" or depressed; Being diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, etc.
0800 627 004 x99 View 0800 627 004 x99
Photo of Jessica Gu - Auckland Mental Wellness Centre, MPsych, NZPsS Member, Psychologist
Auckland Mental Wellness Centre
Psychologist, MPsych, NZPsS Member
Verified Verified
Auckland 1051
Specialty include: Anxiety, Addiction, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Issues (ADHD, Autism, developmental and behavioural issues, learning difficulty), Chronic Pain, Depression, Life Transitions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Panic Disorder, Personality Disorder, Relationship Problems, Self Esteem, Sleep Disturbance/Insomnia , Trauma Related Disorder.
Auckland Mental Wellness Centre has a team of registered psychologists. We aim to provide professional, and confidential psychology service for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our psychologists are experienced and certified supervisors to provide Clinical Supervision and Training for professionals. Our service include general and specialised psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of relational, psychological, emotional, social and behavioural issues. We also do assessment report to Court and Immigration NZ.
Specialty include: Anxiety, Addiction, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Issues (ADHD, Autism, developmental and behavioural issues, learning difficulty), Chronic Pain, Depression, Life Transitions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Panic Disorder, Personality Disorder, Relationship Problems, Self Esteem, Sleep Disturbance/Insomnia , Trauma Related Disorder.
Auckland Mental Wellness Centre has a team of registered psychologists. We aim to provide professional, and confidential psychology service for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our psychologists are experienced and certified supervisors to provide Clinical Supervision and Training for professionals. Our service include general and specialised psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of relational, psychological, emotional, social and behavioural issues. We also do assessment report to Court and Immigration NZ.
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Rebecca Liao
Psychologist, MPsych
Verified Verified
Auckland 0618  (Online Only)
Individual clients who have worked with me in the past have experienced a variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), challenges related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), emotional dysregulation, parenting issues, and post-abuse psychological recovery. Although I do work with a wide range of life stages, I particularly enjoy working with children (school-age), young professionals, and parents.
Individual clients who have worked with me in the past have experienced a variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), challenges related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), emotional dysregulation, parenting issues, and post-abuse psychological recovery. Although I do work with a wide range of life stages, I particularly enjoy working with children (school-age), young professionals, and parents.
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Hilary Jackson: GoodTherapy
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Auckland 0604
Are you troubled by Stress, Hopelessness, Anxiety, Depression or Confusion? ​ Grieving the loss of someone or something? ​ Has Trauma burdened you with ongoing distress? ​ Do you wish to Create Change in any aspect of life or living? Come talk....
Are you troubled by Stress, Hopelessness, Anxiety, Depression or Confusion? ​ Grieving the loss of someone or something? ​ Has Trauma burdened you with ongoing distress? ​ Do you wish to Create Change in any aspect of life or living? Come talk....
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Marinda Grimbeek
Psychologist, MPsych
Verified Verified
Auckland 2010
I enjoy to be part of people’s lives in a variety of areas such as trauma, attachments, emotional difficulties (depression, anxiety, anger, stress), relationships.
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).
I enjoy to be part of people’s lives in a variety of areas such as trauma, attachments, emotional difficulties (depression, anxiety, anger, stress), relationships.
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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Tanima Rahman at Feeling and Healing
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Auckland 1041  (Online Only)
My name is Tanima Rahman, and my focus at Feeling and Healing is centered around offering quality counselling to all who seek it, and to remove cultural and/or language barriers for anyone in search for support in a safe and confidential environment. I am able to provide counselling services online to clients in English, Bengali, Hindi and Urdu, and understand the importance of offering a culturally sensitive, holistic approach to helping you navigate any personal challenges you wish to explore, be it Anxiety, Depression, Trauma or Grief. I can offer you guidance in nourishing your wellbeing and happiness - the first step is here.
My name is Tanima Rahman, and my focus at Feeling and Healing is centered around offering quality counselling to all who seek it, and to remove cultural and/or language barriers for anyone in search for support in a safe and confidential environment. I am able to provide counselling services online to clients in English, Bengali, Hindi and Urdu, and understand the importance of offering a culturally sensitive, holistic approach to helping you navigate any personal challenges you wish to explore, be it Anxiety, Depression, Trauma or Grief. I can offer you guidance in nourishing your wellbeing and happiness - the first step is here.
0800 627 024 x88 View 0800 627 024 x88
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Anastasia Dailianis
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auckland 1041
Waitlist for new clients
I can support you with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, OCD, depression, life transitions and relationship struggles.
My focus is to create a warm, compassionate, safe space for you to explore your past, values and life challenges. I use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to collaboratively work towards your goals, and support you to not only survive but thrive as you face life's daily challenges. During our sessions I will help you develop a compassionate stance towards yourself and learn to be present and engaged in your life, staying connected to what matters most, even when things are difficult. In fact it is often through our struggles that we have the most opportunity to grow and deepen our capacity for empathy, love and understanding.
I can support you with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, OCD, depression, life transitions and relationship struggles.
My focus is to create a warm, compassionate, safe space for you to explore your past, values and life challenges. I use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to collaboratively work towards your goals, and support you to not only survive but thrive as you face life's daily challenges. During our sessions I will help you develop a compassionate stance towards yourself and learn to be present and engaged in your life, staying connected to what matters most, even when things are difficult. In fact it is often through our struggles that we have the most opportunity to grow and deepen our capacity for empathy, love and understanding.
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Bridget Lampard
Psychotherapist, MPsych, MNZAP
Verified Verified
Auckland 0626  (Online Only)
I believe that everybody can benefit from psychotherapy, from those who sense that things could be better than they are now to those suffering major life disruptions such as anxiety, depression, loss, relationship difficulties and trauma, along with those seeking greater personal meaning and purpose. I have a special interest in chronic illness. Psychotherapy is a powerfully personal exploration of your unique patterns and beliefs. Entering into psychotherapy together, I work to provide an environment that supports you in seeking the insight you need to reduce your current emotional and physical suffering.
I believe that everybody can benefit from psychotherapy, from those who sense that things could be better than they are now to those suffering major life disruptions such as anxiety, depression, loss, relationship difficulties and trauma, along with those seeking greater personal meaning and purpose. I have a special interest in chronic illness. Psychotherapy is a powerfully personal exploration of your unique patterns and beliefs. Entering into psychotherapy together, I work to provide an environment that supports you in seeking the insight you need to reduce your current emotional and physical suffering.
0800 468 212 x88 View 0800 468 212 x88
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Stephen Schaapveld
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auckland 1021
Perhaps you are struggling with an issue such as; - Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Employment issues, Motivational problems, Self-esteem/confidence, Men’s issues, Adjustment issues, or the ups and downs of life.
I am a highly experienced New Zealand trained and registered Psychologist who holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Psychology, a Masters of Science in Psychology with First Class Honours, and a Bachelor of Science from The University of Auckland.
Perhaps you are struggling with an issue such as; - Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Employment issues, Motivational problems, Self-esteem/confidence, Men’s issues, Adjustment issues, or the ups and downs of life.
I am a highly experienced New Zealand trained and registered Psychologist who holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Psychology, a Masters of Science in Psychology with First Class Honours, and a Bachelor of Science from The University of Auckland.
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Madhu Chandra
Psychotherapist, MPsych, PBANZ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auckland 0626
I offer psychotherapy in Birkenhead, Auckland and online. Psychotherapy counselling helps to understand who we are deep down, how our life experiences have affected and shaped us and how this sometimes leads to self-defeating behaviours, a lot of which happens unconsciously. These can manifest as stress, anxiety, depression or feeling overwhelmed - making life challenging.
I offer psychotherapy in Birkenhead, Auckland and online. Psychotherapy counselling helps to understand who we are deep down, how our life experiences have affected and shaped us and how this sometimes leads to self-defeating behaviours, a lot of which happens unconsciously. These can manifest as stress, anxiety, depression or feeling overwhelmed - making life challenging.
0800 627 003 x37 View 0800 627 003 x37
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Anxiety Counsellors

What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?

The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

When should I seek treatment for anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?

Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.