Developmental Therapists in Wellington, New Zealand

If you're successful at work, but struggling in your personal life with inner distress that you cannot resolve, contact me now. I can help you to see where you are stuck, break destructive habits, shift unwanted emotional patterns, and gain the tools and self-understanding you need to live a peaceful, purposeful life. My style is one of warmth, curiosity, non-judgement and depth. The work I do is not standard 'Talk Therapy', but a combination of the most efffective somatic, systemic, trauma-wise approaches available. During our sessions, you won't just discuss your troubles, you'll outgrow them. I deeply believe that every client I work with has what it takes to find healing, fulfillment, and the inner conviction to create deep, lasting change. If you're ready for that change, click the website link to book a free initial consult.

My name is Shareen Birges & I am a social worker who specialises in online counselling. I have been practicing for over 15 years & as a result, have a broad range of experience. I have worked with adolescents & their families, adults & couples. I specialise in the care of people with cancer and chronic illness, mental health, dual diagnosis/comorbidity, trauma background (including sexual abuse/assault & childhood abuse and trauma) & people with offending behaviour & people living with BPD. Due to my extensive experience working with adolescents and young people, I have developed an ability to work closely with families & other professionals, whilst keeping the boundary of privacy & confidentiality. I believe I am approachable & create a good balance between challenging clients & allowing their therapy to flow at a pace that feel comfortable to them.

Something in you already knows it's time. Maybe you've been living with anxiety that feels woven into who you are. Maybe trauma has shaped how you move through the world — your relationships, your body, your sense of self — and you're ready to start unravelling that. Or perhaps you're exhausted from trying to hold everything together alone. I'm Tony, a PACFA-registered psychotherapist working with individuals, couples, and teens in person in Castlemaine, Victoria, and online across Australia and internationally. I specialise in trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. My work is body-based and relational. Using Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Polyvagal Theory, I help you understand what your nervous system is trying to tell you — and create the conditions for real, lasting change. This isn't about insight alone. It's about helping you actually feel different in your body, your relationships, and your life. Free 15-minute intro call available. Weekdays and evenings.

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.

Wellington is New Zealand's compact capital city and home to the national public service, creating a therapy landscape shaped by the particular stresses of government and policy careers — including burnout, moral injury, and the pressures of politically visible work. The city has a high concentration of university-educated professionals who generally view therapy as a normal part of self-care, and demand for longer-term therapeutic work is relatively strong. Wellington Regional Hospital provides institutional mental health services, with a private therapy community serving Thorndon, Kelburn, Mount Victoria, and the inner suburbs. Wellington's smaller size relative to Auckland means specialist therapist availability can be limited, and telehealth has become an important option for residents seeking a specific type of match.

Gender ID

	50%	Female
	50%	Male

Session Type

	50%	In Person and Online
	50%	Online Only

Top Specialties

75%	ADHD
75%	Anger Management
75%	Anxiety or Fears
75%	Career Counseling
75%	Chronic Pain or Illness
75%	Depression
75%	Loss or Grief

Ages Served

100%	Adult
75%	Teen
75%	Young Adult
50%	Senior
25%	Children

Client Focus

75%	LGBTQ+
75%	Women
50%	Men
50%	Military / Veterans
50%	Persons with Disabilities

Developmental therapists in Wellington, New Zealand NZ

Brett Hall - Therapy for Deep Change

Shareen Birges

Tony O'Loughlin

Jade at We Tackle Trauma

Developmental Therapy therapists in Wellington, New Zealand Statistics

Average years in practice

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