Hoarding Therapists in Wellington, New Zealand

Hoarding behaviours can significantly impact daily life, leading to cluttered living spaces and emotional distress. At Mind Health, we understand the complexities of hoarding disorder and offer compassionate, evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs. Our experienced psychologists work collaboratively with clients to address underlying causes, develop effective organisational strategies, and enhance decision-making skills. By fostering a supportive environment, we aim to empower individuals to regain control over their living spaces and improve their overall well-being.

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. Hoarding and clutter behaviours can lead to feelings of embarrassment and shame, often leading to isolation from others. It can also have further unwanted negative effects on health and happiness within. I can also utilise various assessments to measure the severity of a specific problem, as well as determining your progress within therapy. I can provide a copy of these for your doctor to assist you further where requested. I am able to utilise specific somatic (mind/body) therapy techniques within the therapy session to support greater healing of the underlying and often subconscious cause. These gentle but effective techniques create a new positive sense of self. My aim is to assist you with your life difficulties from hoarding and clutter behaviours 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.

The things we own end up owning us. Hoarding can be a symptom of something deeper in the psyche and working with a therapist can be a highly rewarding journey to change habits and understand the fears fuelling this behaviour. Book a free 15 minute phone consult via my website to discuss more.

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

	67%	In Person and Online
	33%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

100%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
100%	Gestalt Therapy
67%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
67%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
67%	Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
67%	Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
67%	Eclectic Therapy

Ages Served

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

Client Focus

100%	LGBTQ+
100%	Men
67%	Asian
67%	Black / African American
67%	Buddhist

Hoarding therapists in Wellington, New Zealand NZ

Mind Health

Gaye Mallinson - Somatic Psychotherapies

Dabaco Doldissen