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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.

Options for free or low cost mental wellbeing support:

  • 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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Millenium Consulting

Millennium Consulting is an Auckland practice providing clinical psychology, psychotherapy and psychiatry for a wide range of mental-health and psychological needs. Its experienced team offers assessment and therapy, including some ACC-funded services, with both in-person and online appointments available.

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Mindful Psychology – Marijke Batenburg

Mindful Psychology provides assessment, consultation and therapy for individuals and couples. Marijke Batenburg clinical psychologist has particular experience with depression, relationships, mindfulness and work with autistic adults.

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Munira Haidermota Psychological Services

Munira Haidermota Psychological Services provides clinical psychology and neuropsychological services, including assessment and therapy for people affected by neurological, cognitive or emotional difficulties. Her work may include brain injury, disability, adjustment, mental health and rehabilitation-related concerns.

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Neurodiversity Counselling Auckland – Neil Burton

Neil Burton provides neurodiversity-affirming psychological counselling for teenagers, adults, couples and families. His work supports autistic and otherwise neurodivergent clients with wellbeing, relationships, identity and life challenges rather than treating neurodivergence itself as a defect.

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New Beginnings Therapy – Philip Walker

New Beginnings Therapy provides family and relationship therapy for young people, adults, couples and families. Philip Walker's work has included helping families understand patterns of communication, respond to difficulties and develop more workable relationships.

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Smart Psychology

Smart Psychology provides evidence-based therapy for adults, including cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy-informed work. Jeremy Mason has particular experience with anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain and patterns that interfere with personal goals.

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