Highly Sensitive Person Therapists in Wellington, New Zealand

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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 whilst adjusting my techniques to fit your needs within each session. Due to my background in nursing and mental health, I have a good understanding of high sensitivity issues and how they impact the person including the potential impacts for those around them. I am able to utilise a psycho-educational approach to help you understand your inner emotions better and learn practical strategies to support increased emotional regulation skills and build resilience for coping, along with specific somatic (mind/body) therapy techniques within the therapy session to support greater healing of the often underlying trauma without the need to discuss the details of the trauma that can often be a cause of high sensitivity. These gentle but effective techniques create a new positive sense of self. My aim is to assist you with your high sensitivity difficulties to restore balance, happiness and inner peace (using the 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.

Gain clarity about your sensitive nature and connect with the parts of you that need attention in challenging situations.

I support highly sensitive individuals in understanding and embracing their sensitivity. Together, we explore strategies to manage overwhelm, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate self-compassion, helping you thrive while honoring your unique emotional depth

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

	67%	Female
	33%	Male

Session Type

	67%	Online Only
	33%	In Person and Online

Top Treatment Approaches

67%	Integrative Therapy
67%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
67%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
67%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
67%	Internal Family Systems (IFS)
67%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
67%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Ages Served

100%	Senior
100%	Young Adult
100%	Adult
67%	Teen
33%	Children

Client Focus

100%	Hispanic / Latino
100%	Muslim
100%	Women
100%	Christian
100%	LGBTQ+

Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Wellington, New Zealand NZ

Gaye Mallinson - Somatic Psychotherapies

Chris Chicoteau

The Becoming Practice