Anxiety Therapists in Wellsford
Anelda Huisamen (née Kloppers) is a senior clinical psychologist, with interests in personal growth, supporting parents and children with neurodiversity, major life adjustments and trauma, attachment difficulties, ongoing emotional and behavioural difficulties, tics, body image and anxiety disorders. Comprehensive assessment and therapy services are offered.
Anelda Huisamen (née Kloppers) is a senior clinical psychologist, with interests in personal growth, supporting parents and children with neurodiversity, major life adjustments and trauma, attachment difficulties, ongoing emotional and behavioural difficulties, tics, body image and anxiety disorders. Comprehensive assessment and therapy services are offered.
Dr. Hayley Walker-Williams (Bwrt Practitioner)
Psychologist, PhD, MNZCCP
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Wellsford 0900
Her therapeutic approach is eclectic and trauma-informed and draws on evidence-based modalities like CBT, Psychodynamic, DBT, and TF-CBT as well as the new promising practice of Brain-Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) a short-term therapy designed to quickly and permanently rewire the way your brain reacts to stressors to reduce anxiety responses.
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.
Her therapeutic approach is eclectic and trauma-informed and draws on evidence-based modalities like CBT, Psychodynamic, DBT, and TF-CBT as well as the new promising practice of Brain-Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) a short-term therapy designed to quickly and permanently rewire the way your brain reacts to stressors to reduce anxiety responses.
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.
Stephanie is a New Zealand Registered Clinical Psychologist. She has a strong empathetic approach and enjoys listening to others and absorbing their stories of how they uniquely experience life. Stephanie respects people for where they are at, whether that be going through a difficult time and/or dealing with other life hurdles, acknowledging each individuals as the expert of their own lives. Stephanie has also completed a Master’s thesis in the field of mindfulness and self-compassion – specifically mindful eating. This has led to her personal interest in the influence of food intake on our mood.
Stephanie is a New Zealand Registered Clinical Psychologist. She has a strong empathetic approach and enjoys listening to others and absorbing their stories of how they uniquely experience life. Stephanie respects people for where they are at, whether that be going through a difficult time and/or dealing with other life hurdles, acknowledging each individuals as the expert of their own lives. Stephanie has also completed a Master’s thesis in the field of mindfulness and self-compassion – specifically mindful eating. This has led to her personal interest in the influence of food intake on our mood.
Kia ora I am a registered clinical psychologist providing therapy for individuals in Ōrewa, on Auckland’s Hibiscus Coast. I provide therapy aimed at supporting people experiencing stressors or challenges, who wish to improve their mental health outlook. Alternatively, the focus may be explorative in nature, designed to help individuals build insight and awareness about themselves.
Kia ora I am a registered clinical psychologist providing therapy for individuals in Ōrewa, on Auckland’s Hibiscus Coast. I provide therapy aimed at supporting people experiencing stressors or challenges, who wish to improve their mental health outlook. Alternatively, the focus may be explorative in nature, designed to help individuals build insight and awareness about themselves.
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Thank you for taking the time to view my profile and to find out how I can help you. I believe reaching out for help is a courageous and brave step towards your journey of healing, change and growth. I work with individuals and couples in a safe, supportive and confidential environment to allow you the space to feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible; whilst working through the difficulties and challenges you are currently experiencing. I work with a range of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma, abuse, and more. I am ACC approved for sensitive claims.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile and to find out how I can help you. I believe reaching out for help is a courageous and brave step towards your journey of healing, change and growth. I work with individuals and couples in a safe, supportive and confidential environment to allow you the space to feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible; whilst working through the difficulties and challenges you are currently experiencing. I work with a range of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma, abuse, and more. I am ACC approved for sensitive claims.
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.
Empowering people to become courageous in a quest to change their life story is my passion. I offer a range of services to facilitate this including counselling, life coaching, mentoring and parent coaching. I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, conflict, self-harm, relationship issues and mid-life crises. I also have a particular passion for working in the area of maternal mental health. I am currently offering the majority of my work face to face in Whangaparaoa and Browns Bay. Online is available.
Empowering people to become courageous in a quest to change their life story is my passion. I offer a range of services to facilitate this including counselling, life coaching, mentoring and parent coaching. I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, conflict, self-harm, relationship issues and mid-life crises. I also have a particular passion for working in the area of maternal mental health. I am currently offering the majority of my work face to face in Whangaparaoa and Browns Bay. Online is available.
I specialise in trauma, racialised and sexual identities, behaviour change, dealing with migration, life changes, identity, anxiety and work-place stress.
Hi, I am a registered HCPC practitioner psychologist (UK) and registered psychologist (NZ) who has been working with clients for over 20 years. I consider a strong rapport and therapeutic relationship to be critical to facilitating positive impacts with my client and take a holistic approach (spiritual, emotional, physical and cognitive) to establishing and maintaining this. I appreciate that we all have intersecting identities and given the current dominant culture, part of these can be oppressed; either consciously or unconsciously. This can often be painful, and I offer a space for all parts of you to seen, heard and valued.
I specialise in trauma, racialised and sexual identities, behaviour change, dealing with migration, life changes, identity, anxiety and work-place stress.
Hi, I am a registered HCPC practitioner psychologist (UK) and registered psychologist (NZ) who has been working with clients for over 20 years. I consider a strong rapport and therapeutic relationship to be critical to facilitating positive impacts with my client and take a holistic approach (spiritual, emotional, physical and cognitive) to establishing and maintaining this. I appreciate that we all have intersecting identities and given the current dominant culture, part of these can be oppressed; either consciously or unconsciously. This can often be painful, and I offer a space for all parts of you to seen, heard and valued.
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.
Born and raised in Auckland, Dishika completed her tertiary education through The University of Auckland and Massey University. Since completing her training, Dishika has worked for NGO's as well as the public sector. Drawing on various treatment approaches, Dishika walks alongside her clients, helping them to achieve their goals. Her experience includes treating clinical presentations such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, as well as alcohol and drug addiction. Dishika believes in tailoring treatment to the needs of an individual. This allows her to integrate various evidence-based approaches into her practice.
Born and raised in Auckland, Dishika completed her tertiary education through The University of Auckland and Massey University. Since completing her training, Dishika has worked for NGO's as well as the public sector. Drawing on various treatment approaches, Dishika walks alongside her clients, helping them to achieve their goals. Her experience includes treating clinical presentations such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, as well as alcohol and drug addiction. Dishika believes in tailoring treatment to the needs of an individual. This allows her to integrate various evidence-based approaches into her practice.
I specialise in working with women experiencing dysregulated emotions, along with anxiety, depression, grief and trauma symptoms.
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. It doesn't matter how large or small, even if you aren't sure what needs to change. The foundation of my work is collaborative, 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 specialise in working with women experiencing dysregulated emotions, along with anxiety, depression, grief and trauma symptoms.
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. It doesn't matter how large or small, even if you aren't sure what needs to change. The foundation of my work is collaborative, 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.
As an Assistant Managing Ambassador for international online transgender support groups with 45 000 plus members, I'm also specialised in counselling for transgender and gender-diverse communities to assist with making their transition smooth as possible. I also assist with their mental health issues ie. suicidal, anxiety and depression issues within themselves and their partners/spouses and/or family relations. I help them to accept their true identity and place in the community and cope with the changes connected with real-life transitioning and fulfilment of their desires to live a happy and stress-free life.
As an Assistant Managing Ambassador for international online transgender support groups with 45 000 plus members, I'm also specialised in counselling for transgender and gender-diverse communities to assist with making their transition smooth as possible. I also assist with their mental health issues ie. suicidal, anxiety and depression issues within themselves and their partners/spouses and/or family relations. I help them to accept their true identity and place in the community and cope with the changes connected with real-life transitioning and fulfilment of their desires to live a happy and stress-free life.
If you are going through the challenges of grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties, or are simply seeking to understand yourself more deeply in some way, please reach out, support is here.
If you are going through the challenges of grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties, or are simply seeking to understand yourself more deeply in some way, please reach out, support is here.
Examples include anxiety, self-critical thoughts, nightmares, chronic pain, feeling disconnected.
My passion is to empower individuals to create meaningful change in line with their goals. Life is for living. Yet sometimes our minds and bodies can get in they way of that. We will journey together to identify what is holding you back and develop tools and strategies to overcome these. So, if you are open to try something new, to view yourself from a different perspective, to feel a bit uncomfortable, then I am likely the therapist for you!
Examples include anxiety, self-critical thoughts, nightmares, chronic pain, feeling disconnected.
My passion is to empower individuals to create meaningful change in line with their goals. Life is for living. Yet sometimes our minds and bodies can get in they way of that. We will journey together to identify what is holding you back and develop tools and strategies to overcome these. So, if you are open to try something new, to view yourself from a different perspective, to feel a bit uncomfortable, then I am likely the therapist for you!
My work tends to focus on the following areas: stress and burnout, anxiety, perfectionism, mood issues, life transitions, relationships, identity and trauma. I also work a great deal with clients who are LGBTQI+ and clients who are involved in creative work.
My work tends to focus on the following areas: stress and burnout, anxiety, perfectionism, mood issues, life transitions, relationships, identity and trauma. I also work a great deal with clients who are LGBTQI+ and clients who are involved in creative work.
Hi, I am a Health Psychologist that takes a holistic approach to wellbeing. My areas of specific interest are anxiety, health-related trauma/PTSD, specific phobias, optimising sleep and wellbeing. Please note that I do not provide services for ACC.
Hi, I am a Health Psychologist that takes a holistic approach to wellbeing. My areas of specific interest are anxiety, health-related trauma/PTSD, specific phobias, optimising sleep and wellbeing. Please note that I do not provide services for ACC.
I have worked with people with various difficulties, including: Anxiety, panic attacks, depression, various addictions, (C)PTSD, OCD, ADHD, stress, self-worth, social confidence, eating disorders & body image issues, sexual abuse, major life decisions, issues of abandonment, betrayal, existential & spiritual dilemmas, and relationship difficulties.
Mo provides a warm, kind, hopeful, and effective space for increased awareness, personal growth and healing. In his holistic practice, he integrates modern therapy with age old wisdom traditions. Mo has been himself on the journey of growth and embodiment, practicing yoga, meditation, martial arts, and shadow work. Mo worked at a domestic violence agency, where, in addition to offering couples and individual therapy, he facilitated anger management groups. Mo has also taught mindfulness for stress reduction courses.
I have worked with people with various difficulties, including: Anxiety, panic attacks, depression, various addictions, (C)PTSD, OCD, ADHD, stress, self-worth, social confidence, eating disorders & body image issues, sexual abuse, major life decisions, issues of abandonment, betrayal, existential & spiritual dilemmas, and relationship difficulties.
Mo provides a warm, kind, hopeful, and effective space for increased awareness, personal growth and healing. In his holistic practice, he integrates modern therapy with age old wisdom traditions. Mo has been himself on the journey of growth and embodiment, practicing yoga, meditation, martial arts, and shadow work. Mo worked at a domestic violence agency, where, in addition to offering couples and individual therapy, he facilitated anger management groups. Mo has also taught mindfulness for stress reduction courses.
I am experienced working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, life changes, relationship issues, identity exploration as well as trauma and its somatic expression.
Are you anxious and stressed in your daily life? Do you want to explore the past to become free of its control? I am a relational psychodynamic therapist. I offer a gentle, safe space for my clients to work through any troubling issues and to discover helpful coping mechanism. During this process, understanding your inner dynamics can help you become freer and more authentic in your life.
I am experienced working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, life changes, relationship issues, identity exploration as well as trauma and its somatic expression.
Are you anxious and stressed in your daily life? Do you want to explore the past to become free of its control? I am a relational psychodynamic therapist. I offer a gentle, safe space for my clients to work through any troubling issues and to discover helpful coping mechanism. During this process, understanding your inner dynamics can help you become freer and more authentic in your life.
You and your relationships matter—those with intimate partners, family, and close friends! When you are dealing with anxiety, trauma, loneliness, or other emotional pain, your well-being and that of those around you can be affected. You deserve a safe nurturing space to explore and address your feelings. Counselling helps you heal, gain insights, and develop strategies to manage your emotions and unhelpful behaviours. If overwhelming emotions are affecting your connections, seeking joint, couples, or family counselling can improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen your bond. Adults and teens welcome in-person or online.
You and your relationships matter—those with intimate partners, family, and close friends! When you are dealing with anxiety, trauma, loneliness, or other emotional pain, your well-being and that of those around you can be affected. You deserve a safe nurturing space to explore and address your feelings. Counselling helps you heal, gain insights, and develop strategies to manage your emotions and unhelpful behaviours. If overwhelming emotions are affecting your connections, seeking joint, couples, or family counselling can improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen your bond. Adults and teens welcome in-person or online.
Do you feel stuck, confused, frustrated, depressed, stressed or anxious? Have you had a distressing experience or difficult childhood that is not letting you move on? Are you struggling with emotional or binge eating? I am committed to assisting you explore the ‘story’ behind your challenges and help identify the ‘message’ that your symptoms may be trying to convey.
Do you feel stuck, confused, frustrated, depressed, stressed or anxious? Have you had a distressing experience or difficult childhood that is not letting you move on? Are you struggling with emotional or binge eating? I am committed to assisting you explore the ‘story’ behind your challenges and help identify the ‘message’ that your symptoms may be trying to convey.
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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.