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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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Solution Focused Psychology NZ / Annetta Bouius Psychologist

Solution-focused psychological services for emotional wellbeing and personal growth. Annetta Bouius is a registered psychologist whose work includes neurodiversity, trauma and solution-focused psychological support. The practice offers assessment, consultation and therapy, with enquiries handled directly through the practice contact details.

View Website 021 280 4442 Send Email
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Specialised Counselling – Celia King

Celia King provides counselling for adults, young people, families, couples, carers and disabled clients. The practice is particularly accessible to Deaf and hard-of-hearing people because support can be provided directly in New Zealand Sign Language.

View Website 021 170 2874 Send Email

To be Frank – Sexuality Education & Consultancy

Provides education and consultancy relating to sexuality and disability, supporting individuals, families and organisations.

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Totally Psyched – Psychology Service

Totally Psyched provides specialist psychological and psychiatric assessment and therapy for children, teenagers, young adults and families. Services include support for anxiety, mood, behaviour, ADHD, autism, obsessive-compulsive difficulties and neuropsychological concerns.

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Warwick Smith – Counsellor / Therapist

Provides counselling services supporting individuals and families.

09 575 2105 / 09 585 0190

West Auckland Psychology

West Auckland Psychology is a private psychology practice based in New Lynn, offering psychological assessments, counselling and therapy for individuals, couples and families across Auckland. Its multidisciplinary team supports people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, relationship difficulties and other mental health concerns. Services include short- and long-term therapy, ACC-funded assessments and treatment, and workplace mental health support.

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