Career Guidance Therapists in Whangarei

Photo of Hadiyyeh Zohoori-Dossa - I Am Noble - Holistic Health Services, MSc, Counsellor
I Am Noble - Holistic Health Services
Counsellor, MSc
Verified Verified
Whangarei 0185
Welcome! If you’re new to I Am Noble, let me say I am so excited to serve you! Is there anything in your life you would like to change? Your job? Relationships? Friends? Your emotions? Thoughts? How you spend your free time? What about eating or other habits? Less pain? More peace? We all have something or other. Once you focus your intention and believe that it is possible, you are already on the road to success.
Welcome! If you’re new to I Am Noble, let me say I am so excited to serve you! Is there anything in your life you would like to change? Your job? Relationships? Friends? Your emotions? Thoughts? How you spend your free time? What about eating or other habits? Less pain? More peace? We all have something or other. Once you focus your intention and believe that it is possible, you are already on the road to success.
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Dr. Maria Rotella
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Whangarei 0110
I am passionate about helping people break through barriers that are commonly imposed by the dominant culture while finding ways to work more comfortably both inside and outside ‘the box’ to achieve goals. I've worked with clients in settings ranging from prison to university, and you can count on my acceptance ‘as you are’ without judgment while helping you recognize and recover your own strengths. I bring expertise to support you with a wide variety of concerns, and I have particularly enjoyed working with clients whose lived experience includes neurodiversity, gender diversity, and relationship diversity.
I am passionate about helping people break through barriers that are commonly imposed by the dominant culture while finding ways to work more comfortably both inside and outside ‘the box’ to achieve goals. I've worked with clients in settings ranging from prison to university, and you can count on my acceptance ‘as you are’ without judgment while helping you recognize and recover your own strengths. I bring expertise to support you with a wide variety of concerns, and I have particularly enjoyed working with clients whose lived experience includes neurodiversity, gender diversity, and relationship diversity.
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Linda Heperi
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whangarei 0110
Hi my name is Linda. I'm a mother and grandmother. I enjoy working with all age groups and have a wealth of life experience to support my academic learning in counselling people from all walks of life. I am offering face to face and online sessions after hours and weekends only.
Hi my name is Linda. I'm a mother and grandmother. I enjoy working with all age groups and have a wealth of life experience to support my academic learning in counselling people from all walks of life. I am offering face to face and online sessions after hours and weekends only.
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BLOOM Positive Change
Counsellor, MNZCCA
Verified Verified
Whangarei 0474  (Online Only)
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Photo of Charmaine Bright - Charmaine Bright @ Bright Wellbeing
Charmaine Bright @ Bright Wellbeing
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whangarei 0110  (Online Only)
My approach draws on traditional and alternative counselling and coaching modalities. I use these approaches to empower my clients and my practice is strongly grounded in spirituality and energy psychology. Nourishment and healing are facilitated through energy-integration, visualisation, inner-child work and support in recovering a sense of self.
My approach draws on traditional and alternative counselling and coaching modalities. I use these approaches to empower my clients and my practice is strongly grounded in spirituality and energy psychology. Nourishment and healing are facilitated through energy-integration, visualisation, inner-child work and support in recovering a sense of self.
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Online Therapists

Photo of Debby Lynne Prideaux - Impact Coaching , MA, Psychologist
Impact Coaching
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Auckland 0604
I am a Mental Fitness Coach and Registered Psychologist with over 16 years consulting experience spanning leadership development, talent management, team building, psychometric assessments, facilitation, executive coaching, career and transition coaching, outplacement, Aviation Psychology and Mental Fitness coaching. My clients are people who recognise their need to change their behaviours to become more effective, fulfilled. happy and connected to what they do.
I am a Mental Fitness Coach and Registered Psychologist with over 16 years consulting experience spanning leadership development, talent management, team building, psychometric assessments, facilitation, executive coaching, career and transition coaching, outplacement, Aviation Psychology and Mental Fitness coaching. My clients are people who recognise their need to change their behaviours to become more effective, fulfilled. happy and connected to what they do.
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Photo of Sue Parr, NZAC - Provisional, Counsellor
Sue Parr
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Auckland 1050
I have had an extensive management career and have a Masters in Organisational Psychology.
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.
I have had an extensive management career and have a Masters in Organisational Psychology.
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.
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Connected Life
Counsellor, MA, AThR
Verified Verified
Auckland 0626
Successful counselling is based on the quality of the relationship between myself (the therapist) and you (the client). My approach is based on deep respect and non-judgemental acceptance for all people I work with. Utilising an element of creativity within therapy enables you to speak through art making, and reflection, because sometimes spoken words don’t exist for your experience. In my practice I offer counselling and arts therapy, professional supervision and coaching, and career development.
Successful counselling is based on the quality of the relationship between myself (the therapist) and you (the client). My approach is based on deep respect and non-judgemental acceptance for all people I work with. Utilising an element of creativity within therapy enables you to speak through art making, and reflection, because sometimes spoken words don’t exist for your experience. In my practice I offer counselling and arts therapy, professional supervision and coaching, and career development.
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Kate Catharine Anne Winchester
MSc
Verified Verified
Auckland 2018  (Online Only)
You feel you're meant for more, you're struggling with the day to day stuff and feeling overwhelmed and full of self doubt. Parenting, life, career and relationships are all in the mix and it's hard to know where to start but you know it's time to do something! If you're feeling stuck, lacking direction or focus, filled with uncertainty and not knowing where to go - I'm here for you! Gain back your self belief, rediscover yourself and come away from my sessions knowing you've "got this"! There are no quick fixes, but you know this and I am here to help you take that first step!
You feel you're meant for more, you're struggling with the day to day stuff and feeling overwhelmed and full of self doubt. Parenting, life, career and relationships are all in the mix and it's hard to know where to start but you know it's time to do something! If you're feeling stuck, lacking direction or focus, filled with uncertainty and not knowing where to go - I'm here for you! Gain back your self belief, rediscover yourself and come away from my sessions knowing you've "got this"! There are no quick fixes, but you know this and I am here to help you take that first step!
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Photo of Christina Baird, PhD, Psychologist
Christina Baird
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Auckland 1041
On your best days, you want to and believe you can change the world, that is why you went into a helping profession. You are dedicated to your work caring for others. But it is hard work, and sometimes you struggle. Recently it feels like it has been more struggle than changing the world. You are beginning to wonder about burnout - does that explain your exhaustion? The stresses and strains of the global pandemic have taken their toll. Your work demands are overwhelming and you carry cares and worries for your clients home with you, and carry cares and worries about your family to work with you. You wonder about your career.
On your best days, you want to and believe you can change the world, that is why you went into a helping profession. You are dedicated to your work caring for others. But it is hard work, and sometimes you struggle. Recently it feels like it has been more struggle than changing the world. You are beginning to wonder about burnout - does that explain your exhaustion? The stresses and strains of the global pandemic have taken their toll. Your work demands are overwhelming and you carry cares and worries for your clients home with you, and carry cares and worries about your family to work with you. You wonder about your career.
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Photo of Melisa Belen Belver, MPsych, NZAC - Provisional, Counsellor
Melisa Belen Belver
Counsellor, MPsych, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Auckland 0610
My background is as a Clinical psychologist for a decade in Argentina, one of the countries with highest rates of psychologist in the world. I speak Spanish fluently. I have been working in NZ for more than a year as a Counsellor. I have a special interest in providing longer term therapy for those willing to commit to exploration (subconscious) and reflection about past experiences. Also, I am flexible to work with art techniques as clowning and psychodrama, depends on the patient necessities.
My background is as a Clinical psychologist for a decade in Argentina, one of the countries with highest rates of psychologist in the world. I speak Spanish fluently. I have been working in NZ for more than a year as a Counsellor. I have a special interest in providing longer term therapy for those willing to commit to exploration (subconscious) and reflection about past experiences. Also, I am flexible to work with art techniques as clowning and psychodrama, depends on the patient necessities.
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Photo of Nat Phillips | Bright Minds Counselling, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional, Counsellor
Nat Phillips | Bright Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Auckland 1052
Nau mai, haere mai Kia ora and welcome... My name is Nat, and I am an experienced counsellor working individually with adolescents and adults throughout Aotearoa. I offer both online and in-person counselling sessions for ages 13+.  My approach is person-centered and pluralistic – this means I’ll work collaboratively with you to set therapeutic goals that are meaningful to you personally. I’ll pull from a wide range of counselling theories and modalities and will tailor our sessions to ensure they’re as unique as you are. My aim is always to uplift and empower you as we co-navigate your journey to wellbeing.
Nau mai, haere mai Kia ora and welcome... My name is Nat, and I am an experienced counsellor working individually with adolescents and adults throughout Aotearoa. I offer both online and in-person counselling sessions for ages 13+.  My approach is person-centered and pluralistic – this means I’ll work collaboratively with you to set therapeutic goals that are meaningful to you personally. I’ll pull from a wide range of counselling theories and modalities and will tailor our sessions to ensure they’re as unique as you are. My aim is always to uplift and empower you as we co-navigate your journey to wellbeing.
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Photo of Dishika Hira - The Reflective Practice, MSc, Psychologist
Dishika Hira - The Reflective Practice
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
Auckland 0600
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.
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Photo of Molly Vailaau, MNZCCA, Counsellor
Molly Vailaau
Counsellor, MNZCCA
Verified Verified
Auckland 0612  (Online Only)
Talofa lava and a warm Pasifika greetings. Do you feel uncertain and lost? Do you worry about the past and anxious about the future? Have you ever felt overwhelmed, unfocused and discouraged? Are there unhealthy patterns that you just can't seem to break in your life or your family? You are not alone if you answered yes to any of the above questions. I am trained to offer you a caring, confidential, culturally-appropriate and supportive space. My approach to therapy is person-centred, solution focused, collaborative, and aims to meet the unique needs of each individual. Include in our discussion is, ‘How can I best work with you?
Talofa lava and a warm Pasifika greetings. Do you feel uncertain and lost? Do you worry about the past and anxious about the future? Have you ever felt overwhelmed, unfocused and discouraged? Are there unhealthy patterns that you just can't seem to break in your life or your family? You are not alone if you answered yes to any of the above questions. I am trained to offer you a caring, confidential, culturally-appropriate and supportive space. My approach to therapy is person-centred, solution focused, collaborative, and aims to meet the unique needs of each individual. Include in our discussion is, ‘How can I best work with you?
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Photo of Claire Brown, NZAC - Provisional, Counsellor
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.
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Dr. Adrienna Ember - Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Auckland 1025
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.
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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Photo of Trish Mancer, MNZAC, Counsellor
Trish Mancer
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Auckland 0630
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, suicide ideation, 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 online with a few appointments offered face to face in order to meet the needs of everyone.
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, suicide ideation, 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 online with a few appointments offered face to face in order to meet the needs of everyone.
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Photo of Alison Redwood, MNZCCA, Counsellor
Alison Redwood
Counsellor, MNZCCA
Verified Verified
Auckland 0630
I work with individuals and couples who are dealing with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship problems and managing strong emotions. I listen first - providing a safe non judgemental space. Working with a range of evidence-based modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for correcting negative thinking patterns, EFT Couples therapy to deepen connection, intimacy, and Solution Focussed therapy to offer practical and brief support to improve resilience and coping. As a Christian I often have clients specifically seeking support that weaves their faith into their healing journey.
I work with individuals and couples who are dealing with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship problems and managing strong emotions. I listen first - providing a safe non judgemental space. Working with a range of evidence-based modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for correcting negative thinking patterns, EFT Couples therapy to deepen connection, intimacy, and Solution Focussed therapy to offer practical and brief support to improve resilience and coping. As a Christian I often have clients specifically seeking support that weaves their faith into their healing journey.
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Debbie Kenwright
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Red Beach 0932  (Online Only)
Most of my clients are parents who have concerns about their child's development, learning, behaviour or emotional regulation. These children often benefit from a Psycho-Education Assessment to help identify their underlying needs and make evidence-based recommendations for ways to meet those needs. Often there is a need to adapt the child's environment both at home and school and ways the adults respond to meeting the child's needs. Other times, there are opportunities for further strengthening and developing the child's skills across developmental domains. i.e., social skills, emotional regulation, language and motor skills.
Most of my clients are parents who have concerns about their child's development, learning, behaviour or emotional regulation. These children often benefit from a Psycho-Education Assessment to help identify their underlying needs and make evidence-based recommendations for ways to meet those needs. Often there is a need to adapt the child's environment both at home and school and ways the adults respond to meeting the child's needs. Other times, there are opportunities for further strengthening and developing the child's skills across developmental domains. i.e., social skills, emotional regulation, language and motor skills.
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Franciska Neuhäuser
Verified Verified
Auckland 0622  (Online Only)
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 anxiety, grief, trauma, phobias, and low moods; so that you will restore and enjoy confidence, self-esteem, health, well-being, and better relationships. I work exclusively with adults of all ages; and welcome cultural, sexual, and gender diversity.
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 anxiety, grief, trauma, phobias, and low moods; so that you will restore and enjoy confidence, self-esteem, health, well-being, and better relationships. I work exclusively with adults of all ages; and welcome cultural, sexual, and gender diversity.
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Career Guidance Counsellors

How do I know if I need career counselling?

Determining whether a career counsellor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counselling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counsellor.

Who can benefit from career counselling?

Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counselling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counselling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counsellor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counselling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.

How long does career counselling typically last?

The length of career counselling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counselling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counsellor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.

How to prepare for career counselling?

Clients can prepare for career counselling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counsellor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counsellor, particularly if the career counsellor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counselling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.