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PTSD Therapy, Counselling & Treatment NZ
On this page are counsellors and therapists listed who offer therapy, treatment, counselling and support to people with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental and behavioral disorder that can develop because of exposure to a traumatic event, such as sexual assault, warfare, traffic collisions, child abuse, domestic violence, or other threats on a person's life.
Symptoms may include disturbing thoughts, feelings, or dreams related to the events, mental or physical distress to trauma-related cues, attempts to avoid trauma-related cues, alterations in the way a person thinks and feels, and an increase in the fight-or-flight response. These symptoms last for more than a month after the event and can last for a life-time.
Post-traumatic stress disorder therapy & counselling
Are you suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and would you like to get some help how to deal with this? Therapy and counselling can help.
Find a counsellor in New Zealand:
Ashburton
My name is Anna Arrowsmith and I am a Qualified and Registered Counsellor. I have been in private practice for over 9 years in the Mid Canterbury area.
You're welcome for individual counselling and relationship counselling. I see children, youth, adults, parents and couples.
Auckland
I work with people who are looking to resolve feelings of anxiety, depression and overwhelm, who may feel stuck in repeating life experiences and feel unable to move past them or understand why they feel this way.
My name is Sara.
I offer clinically informed Counselling to help anyone experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, mental illness, trauma, marriage stress, or is simply overwhelmed by life.
I have 7 years of experience offering Trauma and Addictions Counselling as well as a specialty in counselling for women who have experienced abuse.
I also offer Life Coaching sessions for anyone making big life changes or anyone trying to organize their many priorities and commitments and feels overwhelmed.
Hi! I am Phil, an experienced counsellor and family therapist in Birkdale, Auckland. I see individuals, couples and families.
I provide a space to explore the emotions related to the anxiety at hand. If you are at a stage in life of feeling that things aren’t quite how they should be. Let me reassure you there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
I provide a warm, safe and confidential space for you to share and express your feelings, thoughts, and difficulties in your life.
I support you in the areas of: anxiety/depression, self-esteem/confidence, balance in your life, personal development, problematic use of alcohol and drugs, anger management and the psychological side of Autism and Asperger’s, OCD, ADD, ADHD and more.
Blenheim
Kia ora, I'm an Italian therapist and I offer supervision for professionals and trauma specialised therapy for adults and couples.I'm also specialised in anxiety, fear and/or phobia. Sessions can be held in English, Spanish, French and Italian.
I am a Blenheim based practitioner and I enjoy working with adults and couples, nurturing a collaborative relationship to support you in discovering personal insight and healing.
ACC, MSD, ISSC sensitive claims,ACC sensitive claims Service Provider/Social Worker. I'm community based throughout the Nelson Marlborough Region. I can meet with you in the community or at a consultation room nearby. I provide a comprehensive range of Social Work services. If you would benefit from counselling or linking to other health professionals I will help you quickly find the right service for you.
Christchurch
Are you suffering from anxiety, fear or a phobia?
I hold a gentle space, listen deeply, and facilitate a natural healing process that allows your heart to lead and your inner wisdom to shine through. A process that gives you a choice and the potential to experience greater connection, insight, release, healing, and freedom. I am with you every step of the way–feeling what you feel–helping you.
My name is Cate, and I work as a counsellor here in Christchurch. I offer Individual counselling for all life issues such as grief, anxiety and depression, trauma, support for living with chronic health issues, relationship issues and all the things that make life challenging at times. I am an ally for those identifying as LGBTQAI. l I work both face to face and online (within New Zealand).
I am a holistic health practitioner in Christchurch. I offer somatic psychotherapy and cranio-sacral therapy to support your physical, mental and emotional health.
Somatic mindful psychotherapy sessions are for those who deal with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, pain, psycho-somatic symptoms, wanting to build confidence and self esteem, change negative habits and beliefs, get more clarity and understanding.
Living an extraordinary and joyful life is about ending the mental suffering when events outside of your control occur.
With training and qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I will empower you to manage and overcome grief, trauma, anxiety, and phobias; so that you will restore and enjoy confidence, self-esteem, health, well-being, and better relationships.
Dunedin
I specialise in providing a wide range of effective therapeutic techniques for children and adolescents, adults and families.
I am passionate about the work I do and I am committed in providing beneficial therapy for clients affected by mental health related issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and grief.
Solution focused therapy, CBT and Mindfulness are some of the therapies, that I would apply when working with clients.
Hi I’m Lesley and I’m an accredited EFT practitioner. EFT, commonly referred to as tapping, is a drug free, powerful, self help tool that can be used daily to manage phobias and fears.
Hamilton
Hi, my name is Michelle.
I am a registered clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience. I draw on therapeutic skills learnt over the past 15 years and work from a holistic perspective to assist my clients with various life challenges. Coming to terms with the past, improved coping in the present and empowering you for the future (to reach your full potential) is something I look forward to assisting you with.
My name is Cushla and I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist based in Hamilton, New Zealand.
I see a lot of clients with anxiety, fear and phobia issues. Next to that I work also with issues such as depression, chronic pain, PTSD, sleep, physical health, grief, and adjustment to life changes.
Hastings
Hi, my name is Troy, I have had been working in the District Health Board hospital setting (15 years), and now more privately with people who suffer from a multiple of anxiety conditions and phobias.
I am an open, honest, easy-going, and non-judgemental person. I understand life can be challenging, and difficult. Therefore this is where therapy can be useful.
Kaikoura
ACC, MSD, ISSC sensitive claims, private clients in Nelson Marlborough. I'm community based. I can meet with you in the community or at a consultation room nearby. I provide a comprehensive range of Social Work services. If you would benefit from counselling or linking to other health professionals I will help you quickly find the right service for you.
Lower Hutt
-Counselling Petone - Lower Hutt: I'm a compassionate and professional counsellor with more than 17 years of experience of helping people. I have successfully treated people with issues that range from minor to chronic problems, such as anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, panic attacks, ptsd, relationship issues, low self esteem, sleep difficulties, stress, trauma.
I offer Holistic Counselling Consultations in person through walks in Lower Hutt / Petone.
I am so excited to share my story and mission with you. It is my background combined with my experiences that bring me here today.
I have been a holistic practitioner for many years now and have had so much satisfaction in guiding many beautiful souls on their journey to health and healing.
Kia Ora
Reaching out can be hard so well done you. What I do is help you have balance and well-being as you go from a place of surviving to thriving!
Using a range of therapeutic modalities, tailored to your needs, I work with you to address any problems relating to emotional distress, limiting beliefs and habits, unhelpful desires and fears - all with the aim of releasing or transforming these into whatever serves you better.
Methven
I am a highly experienced hypnotherapist, hypnotherapy trainer & NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Master Practitioner having run a very successful & busy practice in Christchurch for over 20 years & have helped thousands of people using hypnotherapy often combined with NLP. My clients come from all over New Zealand.
Motueka
My name is Rachel and I'm a qualified creative arts therapist. What this means is that I offer creative ways for my clients to express their problems and their feelings, to offer another way to speak about and to see things.
Kia ora, my name is Glen. I'm a fully qualified counsellor in Motueka.
I know it can be hard to find the right counsellor. 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 journey, 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.
Mount Maunganui
Hey! My name is Ben and I am a Master-qualified Counsellor who believes mental health is wealth.
I help people who are currently experiencing anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues take control of their mental health.
Nelson
My name is Fiona and I have been providing individual counselling in Aotearoa NZ for the last 9 years.
I provide one to one counselling for adults- men, women, and non-binary people. I have worked with a wide range of individuals with many different issues. I also have many years’ experience working in the disability sector, and specialize in working with people with intellectual disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, and neuro-diverse (ASD spectrum).
My name is Rachel and I'm a qualified creative arts therapist. What this means is that I offer creative ways for my clients to express their problems and their feelings, to offer another way to speak about and to see things.
My name is Bec. I can help with suffering from the effects of grief, trauma (past or present), abuse, anxiety or depression. I use Imago therapy with couples.
ACC, MSD, ISSC sensitive claims, ACC sensitive claims Service Provider/Social Worker. I'm community based throughout the Nelson Marlborough Region. I can meet with you in the community or at a consultation room nearby. I provide a comprehensive range of Social Work services. If you would benefit from counselling or linking to other health professionals I will help you quickly find the right service for you.
My name is Mark, counsellor in Nelson. Ik work both with individuals and couples. I have a strong interest in trauma work and all the associated issues that surround this.
For couples I offer Imago relationship therapy, which is a form of couples counseling and coaching.
New Plymouth
My name is Tony, counsellor in New Plymouth.
I have worked in social services for over 20yrs. I am well skilled in working with individuals or couples to find their direction.
I have been involved with complex mental health, addictions, co-existing problems, high risk family harm and management of community agencies and teams.
My name is Jessica.
I'm a life coach in New Plymouth offering individual and relationship coaching.
Together we explore solutions, invite curiosity, new perspectives & opportunities to shift from the current way of being to an expanded embodiment of you.
Palmerston North
I provide professional counselling for adults, adolescents and parents. I am passionate about well-being and people being able to be the best version of themselves.
Hello. I am a counsellor and have worked in the Manawatu region since 2001. Over that time I have worked with a wide range of age groups, and with people from diverse backgrounds with anxiety and fear-issues. I work with adults of all ages, couples, and children from age 12 years (and support parents and caregivers to support younger children).
Kia Ora,
My name is Sabina, I am registered as an ACC provider and I have a membership with NZCCA. I have experience in working with people from all walks of life who are dealing with a wide range of issues.
Paraparaumu
My name is Keri and I am an experienced Counsellor and Human Performance Coach.
Presently operating via Zoom only.
Porirua
Hi I'm Helen and I love to help people break free from Anxiety.
I use a variety of extremely effective techniques to get to the root of your issues, and then we set you on a new path to live a happier, calmer and easier life.
Kia Ora. My name is Jane and I practice Equine facilitated therapy from my property at Judgeford Pauatahanui. I have been working as a counsellor for nearly 10 years and offering Equine facilitated therapy for 9 years. I am a member of the ANZASW and SWRB. Registered with ACC.
Raglan
Experiencing anxiety, phobias, or depression can be overwhelming and make life lose its vibrancy.
It can feel like something is wrong with you and that your brain or genes are to blame.
However, these are all natural responses that have become imbalanced and can be changed relatively quickly without the need for medication.
Kia ora, My name is Etai, and I’ve been helping people create positive results in their lives, including lifting depression, easing anxiety and resolving trauma, since 2009
Richmond
Hi I'm Carolina, and I'm the owner and founder of a wellness centre here in Richmond, Nelson: a sanctuary of healing and transformation. I provide a safe, gentle and nurturing place to explore, clear and heal those aspects of your life that are holding you back from living the very best version of yourself.
I specialise in loss, grief, and end of life counselling. With extensive experience using mindfulness and cognitive behavioural skills therapy for depression, anxiety, workplace stress and burnout.
I work in a way that is client centred, valuing your lead in exploring difficulties at your own pace and in your own way using cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), and psychotherapy for trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
Rotorua
Debbie Marie Cunningham (Debs)
I am a trained Master NLP Practitioner in my private practice Personal Transformation Therapy & Counselling.
I have trained as a Counsellor with Te Pu Wananga o Anamata and currently MNZAC
I have a passion to provide opportunities for people to develop personally and professionally to create their best life.
Navigating through challenges and celebrating their successes.
Are you curious to what your potential may be
I look forward to hearing your dreams and aspirations and realising them.
Hi, my name is Yvette.
Making the first contact to talk with someone can often be a daunting and overwhelming experience.
I can assure you that once you take that step you will feel a sense of relief, vulnerability, but empowered too.
Tairua
My name is Joseph. I'm a counsellor, life coach and hypnotherapist. You're welcome for individual counselling & coaching, hypnotherapy, couples counselling and family therapy.
Takaka
Kia ora, my name is Selena, and throughout my personal and professional life, I meet and enjoy connecting with people from all walks of life. I work well with all genders and cultural backgrounds.
The practice of counselling is my passion; It’s a practice that seeks to empower people. I have been working with youth and adults as coach for over 6 years and since 2019 as a qualified counsellor.
Tauranga
--- Currently I only offer online counselling ---
In life we can all have times that are more challenging and painful than others and counselling can provide a safe space to work through those seasons.
I am a counsellor who is committed to providing that safe and confidential environment where people can feel heard and validated while working through their pain and struggles without judgement.
Te Anau
My name is Monty. I provide counselling to individuals, couples and families in the Fiordland area.
Thames
My name is Joseph. I'm a counsellor, life coach and hypnotherapist. You're welcome for individual counselling & coaching, hypnotherapy, couples counselling and family therapy.
Upper Hutt
My name is Athena Hemming. Although I qualified as a psychologist 35 years ago, I now feel my work is more accurately described by the words "Heart and Mind Coach".
I've found that a sense of inner peace, of feeling comfortable in your own skin, is present when heart, mind, body and spirit are all aligned and moving together.
It is hard to say this stuff about yourself (isn't it?) but as well as bringing a wealth of personal experience to each session, I bring compassion, intuition and a great sense of humour.
Waihi
My name is Joseph. I'm a counsellor, life coach and hypnotherapist. You're welcome for individual counselling & coaching, hypnotherapy, couples counselling and family therapy.
Warkworth
Hypnotherapy can be an incredibly powerful and transformative modality to help you shift, heal and release the feelings and behaviours you are experiencing.
Please contact me if you’d like support to help you with any of the following :
Stress, Fears and Phobias, Addictions, Anxiety, Weight loss with Virtual Gastric Band program, Menopause, Trauma and emotional release, Parenting challenges, Hypnobirthing, Past Life Regression.
Wellington
If you are living with a phobia or levels of anxiety that are getting in the way of you living your life let's talk. You aren't broken. Your brain and body are working just as they were designed to. Keeping you safe. It just may be that the coding is a bit outdated. The techniques I use are compassionate yet transformative to release trauma and support you to live a calmer yet vital life. Results online or in-person.
I am a Clearhead approved provider. If your workplace is a member you qualify for subsidised sessions.
Westport
ACC Social Worker, ACC sensitive claims Service Provider/Social Worker. I'm community based. I can meet with you in the community or at a consultation room nearby. I provide a comprehensive range of Social Work services. If you would benefit from counselling or linking to other health professionals I will help you quickly find the right service for you.
Whangarei
Hi, my name is Colin, counsellor in Whangarei. I have over 30 years experience working with individuals, families and couples.
We all experience difficulties at times in our lives that cause us to struggle, lose hope and feel like our life is out of control. I believe it is possible to gain the strength needed to face our issues, the hope to move forward and the balance to feel in control of our lives again. Counselling can assist in helping you to overcome life’s hurdles in a positive way.
Online counselling and online therapy
People working with me bring a wide range of concerns including (but not limited to); anxiety, agoraphobia, claustrophobia, fear, hyperventilation, panic disorder, phobias, etc.
I also work with older teenagers online but not those under 15 years of age.
Hi! I am Phil, an experienced counsellor, family therapist, and coach in Auckland. I see individuals, couples and families via skype.
I provide a space to explore the emotions related to the anxiety at hand. If you are at a stage in life of feeling that things aren’t quite how they should be. Let me reassure you there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
I am so excited to share my story and mission with you. It is my background combined with my experiences that bring me here today.
I have been a holistic practitioner for many years now and have had so much satisfaction in guiding many beautiful souls on their journey to health and healing.
In life we can all have times that are more challenging and painful than others and counselling can provide a safe space to work through those seasons.
I am a counsellor who is committed to providing that safe and confidential environment where people can feel heard and validated while working through their pain and struggles without judgement.
I’m an Existential therapist, and I offer individual counselling and psychotherapy. I like supporting people in activating their connection to themselves and accompanying them through challenging life situations. Additionally, I am drawn to Eastern Philosophy, mindfulness, and interconnectedness.
I'm a compassionate and professional counsellor with about 20 years of experience of helping people. I have successfully treated people with issues that range from minor to chronic problems, such as anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, panic attacks, PTSD, complex trauma, relationship issues, low self esteem, sleep difficulties, stress and parenting issues.
I work fluently in English and also in German.
A qualified Psychosynthesis Counsellor, registered Social Worker and a member of NZAC, I have been in private practice for the past 20 years and am passionate about assisting clients to overcome their difficulties.
I am available for online sessions via SKYPE or ZOOM . I am also ACC sensitive claims approved for ACC clients domiciled in the Thames-Coromandel and Auckland City regions.
Hypnotherapy can be an incredibly powerful and transformative modality to help you shift, heal and release the feelings and behaviours you are experiencing.
Please contact me if you’d like support to help you with any of the following :
Stress, Fears and Phobias, Addictions, Anxiety, Weight loss with Virtual Gastric Band program, Menopause, Trauma and emotional release, Parenting challenges, Hypnobirthing, Past Life Regression.
Hi I’m Lesley and I’m an accredited EFT practitioner. EFT, commonly referred to as tapping, is a drug free, powerful, self help tool that can be used daily to manage phobias and fears.
My name is Tony, face to face online counsellor in New Zealand.
I have worked in social services for over 20yrs. I am well skilled in working with individuals or couples to find their direction.
I work a lot with addiction issues, anger management, family harm risk situations, trauma. But you're also welcome for general counselling, life coaching and relationship counselling.
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Therapies offered
- ACC Counselling
- ACT
- BWRT Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Counselling
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- EAP Counselling
- EMDR Therapy
- Emotional Freedom Techniques
- Hakomi Psychotherapy
- Havening Techniques
- Health Coaching
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness
- Online counselling
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Relationship Counselling
- Root Cause Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- WINZ Counselling
Types of issues
- Agoraphobia
- Anxiety
- Anxiety and depression
- Anxiety and stress
- Anxiety and trauma
- Anxiety attack
- Anxiety disorder
- Arachnophobia
- Autophobia
- Claustrophobia
- Coulrophobia
- Covid-19 Anxiety
- Cynophobia
- Emetophobia
- Existential anxiety
- Fear
- Fear of abandonment
- Fear of blushing
- Fear of commitment
- Fear of dentist
- Fear of driving
- Fear of failure
- Fear of flying
- Fear of heights
- Fear of needles
- Fear of public speaking
- Fear of rejection
- Fear of war
- Fomo
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Hyperventilation
- Hypochondria
- Insecurity
- Jealousy
- Mysophobia
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Panic attack
- Panic disorder
- Performance anxiety
- Phobia
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Separation anxiety
- Shy Bladder Syndrome
- Social anxiety
- Specific phobia
- Stage fright
- Thanatophobia
- Trypophobia
- Zoophobia
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