Pacific Islander therapists in Porirua, New Zealand NZ
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Gaye Mallinson - Somatic Psychotherapies
Counsellor/Therapist, B.Soc.Ser. (Couns) Dist, Dip. Couns, Trauma Informed Yoga Cert, Pranayama Cert, Nidra Cert
I work primarily from a Rogerian or Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) approach using a conversational style listening patiently to you, always with empathy, genuineness and without judgement, to help find the solutions you desire for your life and career whilst adjusting my techniques to fit your needs within each session.
My aim is to assist you with your life difficulties to restore balance, happiness and inner peace with various techniques of 'talk therapy' and somatic (mind/body) healing methods, along with offering practical strategies that may be useful where suitable and desired by you. Whatever you are going through, know that there is hope - Let me help you find that hope.
I also provide dedicated Professional Clinical Supervision services for a diverse range of counselling therapists, health and non-health related professionals seeking to enhance their career skills, navigate complex client cases, and maintain professional well-being.
11 Years Experience
Online in Porirua, Wellington (Online Only)
Serving Pacific Islander
Oksana Pueschel
Counsellor/Therapist, Grad Dip Family Counselling, Cert NeurOptimal Neurofeedback
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.
19 Years Experience
Online in Porirua, Wellington
Serving Pacific Islander
Chris Chicoteau
Counsellor/Therapist, Master of Counselling, IFS Level 2
I offer a service where individuals and couples can process whatever challenge life is currently providing them.
16 Years Experience
Online in Porirua, Wellington
Serving Pacific Islander
Dipak Jilka - Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Therapist, Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) – PACFA Reg. Clinical 26570
Holding a grounded stance of compassion, empathy, non-judgment and light-hearted curiosity, I provide a safe and reflective space for clients to explore and gently unpack their lives. While clients may initially seek support for concerns such as anger, anxiety, compulsive sexual behaviours, relationship difficulties, or other presenting issues, my experience has shown that the underlying dynamics are often more complex than they first appear.
My therapeutic ethos is centred on not viewing clients as problems to be fixed, but as individuals whose struggles deserve to be witnessed with respect, depth and thoughtful exploration. I work collaboratively, supporting clients to develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience and clarity about how they wish to live.
I am of South Asian heritage, raised in London, and have lived in Sydney for over 30 years. Having straddled Eastern and Western cultures, including the particular nuances of my Indian background, I bring a culturally informed and integrative perspective to my practice. My earlier corporate career and lived experience of family life in Australia, alongside my own encounters with anxiety, stress and periods of low mood, have deepened my understanding of the pressures many clients face.
My personal journey toward greater meaning, purpose and self-understanding informs my belief in psychotherapy as a transformative process. I am committed to supporting clients in cultivating insight, living more consciously, and moving toward lives that feel authentic and self-directed.
If this approach resonates with you, I welcome the opportunity to connect.
6 Years Experience
Online in Porirua, Wellington
Serving Pacific Islander
The Becoming Practice
Counsellor/Therapist, M Couns; BSocSc (Psychology)
I offer online counselling and telehealth therapy for individuals and couples across Australia.
A gentle, grounding space to pause, reflect and gain clarity — where challenges feel less overwhelming and new possibilities begin to emerge.
Our work begins with understanding your story, your struggles, your hopes and the barriers standing in your way. Together, we create meaningful change using strengths-based, evidence-informed approaches including Internal Family Systems, CBT-informed strategies, ACT principles and person-centred counselling.
A place of Becoming — whole, strong and authentically you.
Online counselling Australia-wide for anxiety, trauma, stress, relationships and personal growth.
0 Years Experience
Online in Porirua, Wellington (Online Only)
Pacific Islander therapists in Porirua, New Zealand Statistics
Pacific Islander therapists in Porirua, New Zealand average 12 years of experience. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Depression (90%), Anxiety or Fears (80%), and Trauma and PTSD (80%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
60%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 90% | Depression |
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 80% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Divorce |
| 70% | Loss or Grief |
| 70% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 60% | Career Counseling |
Ages Served
| 90% | Adult |
| 90% | Senior |
| 70% | Teen |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 100% | Men |
| 100% | Pacific Islander |
| 100% | Women |
| 90% | Hindu |