MBCT Therapists in Auckland, New Zealand

I use a variety of evidence-based tools and techniques to help you reconnect with your existing strengths and cultivate additional resources that support progress toward the changes you wish to make. Depending on specific needs, I draw from a number of therapeutic modalities, all incorporating a respectful, strengths-based, person-centred and recovery-oriented approach. My practice is grounded in developmental, trauma-informed and solution-focused therapy within a family systems theoretical model. I frequently call on creative interventions, mindfulness and somatic resources to align your mind / body / spirit connection and consider cultural respect essential to my therapeutic approach.

Welcome! I offer a broad skillset, and I work with professionals in high trauma areas and members of the public alike. Whether you are looking to focus on specific elements of your life such as career progression, or you are looking to balance your daily life, I am here. As a multiply qualified professional, I carefully blend best practice from multiple disciplines to co-create solutions, structure, therapeutic or creative space for you; as you need it. The time is yours; unhurried, nourishing, joyful, or structured and dynamic as you wish; book in for a free consult and we can explore what it is you are seeking together.

At Mind Health, we understand that life can throw unexpected challenges your way, and seeking support is a brave step. Based in Parramatta, Sydney, our friendly team of psychologists and allied health professionals is here to walk alongside you on your journey to better mental well-being. We offer both face-to-face sessions and convenient telehealth options, making it easier for you to access the help you need, no matter where you are. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, we tailor our evidence-based therapies to suit your unique situation. Our holistic HEALTHY framework focuses on practical self-care strategies, emotional resilience, and fostering healthy connections. At Mind Health, we're not just about addressing challenges; we're about empowering you to lead a fulfilling and balanced life.

My focus is on supporting men as they work through stress, anger, disconnection, and self-doubt. By encouraging honesty, vulnerability, and emotional clarity, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the challenges that show up in relationships, work, fatherhood, or identity. Counselling here isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about guiding you back into connection: with yourself, your core values, and the people who matter most, so you can move forward with greater clarity and purpose. I see counselling as a collaborative and creative process, shaped by the needs and direction of each person I work with. My role is to offer steady support while creating room for healing, growth, and meaningful change. Ultimately, my aim is to help you deepen your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you.

Auckland houses the majority of New Zealand's therapy community, with practitioners concentrated in Parnell, Remuera, Grey Lynn, and the North Shore. The city's housing affordability crisis — one of the worst in the world relative to income — is a persistent source of financial anxiety, and therapists frequently address housing stress, displacement, and the difficulty of achieving stability in one of the world's most expensive property markets. Auckland's large Pasifika and Māori populations require therapists with cultural competence around Indigenous mental health, collectivist family systems, and the historical trauma of colonisation. Te Whatu Ora — Health New Zealand provides public mental health services, with a growing private therapy community serving those with health insurance or the capacity to self-fund.

Gender ID

	60%	Female
	40%	Male

Session Type

	75%	In Person and Online
	25%	Online Only

Top Specialties

100%	Anxiety or Fears
75%	Body Image
75%	Life Coaching
75%	Relationship and Marriage Counseling
75%	Self Esteem
50%	Addictions or Substance Abuse
50%	Anger Management

Ages Served

100%	Adult
75%	Teen
75%	Young Adult
50%	Children
50%	Senior

Client Focus

75%	LGBTQ+
75%	Men
75%	Military / Veterans
75%	Persons with Disabilities
75%	Women

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) therapists in Auckland, New Zealand NZ

Oksana Pueschel

Jade at We Tackle Trauma

Mind Health

Will Salter - Connected Man Counselling

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) therapists in Auckland, New Zealand Statistics

Average years in practice

Accept insurance

Offer sliding scale