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Counselling and Psychologists

Counselling options for families and disabled people.

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Counselling

If you’re concerned about your mental wellbeing or the mental wellbeing of someone you care for, the best starting point is usually your GP (family doctor). GPs are trained to assess, treat and support you to manage your mental health. They can also refer you to community mental health services or specialist, if needed.

  • To find low cost or free counselling in your area search the Family Services Directory, wellbeingsupport.health.nz, or contact your local Citizen Advice Bureau (CAB).
  • Your GP or health practitioner can link you to local low-cost services. They can also support you to apply for a WINZ disability allowance that may include access to up to 10 free counselling sessions or to additional funding, if recommended.
  • If you are in paid employment, you may have access to free confidential counselling through your company’s employee assistance programme (EAP) provider – talk to your employer.
  • Most tertiary institutes (e.g., universities, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa) offer free counselling services.
  • Local Women’s or Men’s Centres may have details of local low-cost counselling practices or offer low-cost counselling themselves.
  • Local youth centres often have health hubs that offer counselling services.
  • ACC funds support following sexual violence, if it occurred in New Zealand. Visit the Find Support website to find an ACC-registered therapist.

Updated 9/4/2026 from https://mentalhealth.org.nz/help/accessing-mental-health-services

Following is a listing of public and private counsellors and pyschologists who may be able to support you.

 

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Blossom Psychology and Therapy Services

Blossom provides psychology and therapy services for children, young people and families, with a particular emphasis on neuroaffirming and strengths-based support. Its services include assessment, therapy and practical assistance around emotional, developmental and neurodivergent needs.

View Website 021 0297 5613 Send Email
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Building Minds Psychology – Multidisciplinary Psychology Service

Building Minds provides psychology-led assessment and therapy for children, young people and families. Its services cover mental health, learning, behaviour, neurodiversity and communication, including psychological and speech-language support.

View Website 27 300 6288 Send Email
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Child and Family Counselling / Arletta van den Bosch

Child and Family Counselling provides counselling, family support and professional education, including support relating to autism and neurodiversity.

View Website 022 155 0149 Send Email
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Colleen Emmens – Psychotherapist

Colleen Emmens is a psychotherapist whose areas of work have included trauma, autism, ADHD and related emotional or relational difficulties. Availability should be confirmed directly before making a referral.

View Website 021 023 81691 Send Email
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Dance & Arts Therapy NZ – Creative Arts Therapies

Dance & Arts Therapy New Zealand (DTNZ) provides dance movement therapy and art therapy programmes for children, young people, adults, and disabled or neurodivergent communities across Aotearoa. Their work includes individual and group therapy, school and community programmes, trauma support, and creative wellbeing services delivered by registered therapists in different locations throughout New Zealand.

View Website 09 636 3029 Send Email
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Intimacy Counselling

Intimacy Counselling provides individual, couples, relationship and sex therapy in a confidential setting. The practice supports people with intimacy concerns, relationship distress, sexuality, addiction-related issues and personal-development needs through in-person and online sessions.

View Website 027 552 2552 Send Email
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Iwona Kotowska-Livaja – Psychologist

Supports individuals to work through life challenges with an experienced and supportive psychological approach.

021 329 924 Send Email
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JAK Therapies – Natasha Delgarno

JAK Therapies provides neurodiversity-affirming counselling with a particular focus on autistic and neurodivergent adults, young people aged 16+, couples and parents of autistic children. Counsellor Natasha Delgarno also has experience with ADHD, Tourette's syndrome and PDA, and offers appointments in Rosedale and online.

021 393 846 Send Email
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KidzHealth

KidzHealth is an Auckland private paediatric practice providing medical assessment and care for babies, children and adolescents. Clare Stanley's work includes developmental and general paediatrics, although the practice has advised that some neurodevelopmental and behavioural referrals may be restricted because of demand.

View Website 09 524 4333 Send Email
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Mi’Te Psychology

Mi’Te Psychology provides psychological support for children, young people, adults and families, with particular experience in autism, ADHD, global developmental delay and behavioural concerns. The practice also provides support for anxiety, depression, parenting and family wellbeing, and can work alongside schools, health providers and other services supporting the person.

View Website 021 216 2582 Send Email