Obesity Therapists in Wellington, New Zealand

Addressing obesity involves more than just focusing on weight; it encompasses nurturing a positive relationship with food, body, and self. At Mind Health, our clinicians adopt a holistic, non-diet approach to health and well-being. By integrating principles from health psychology, we aim to empower individuals to make sustainable lifestyle changes, enhance self-esteem, and improve overall quality of life. Our compassionate team collaborates with clients to develop personalised strategies that promote physical health and psychological resilience.

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. Obesity related issues can feel never ending, overwhelming and lead to frustration within yourself. I can support you to find connection, strength and empowerment within your body to restore a sense of balance, happiness and inner peace. I aim to do this by using 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 support clients struggling with obesity by exploring the physical, emotional, and behavioral factors that affect health and wellbeing. Together, we work on building self-compassion, developing sustainable habits, and creating realistic strategies to improve overall quality of life.

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

	75%	Female
	25%	Male

Session Type

	67%	Online Only
	33%	In Person and Online

Top Treatment Approaches

100%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
100%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
100%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
100%	Integrative Therapy
100%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
100%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
67%	Behavioral Therapy

Ages Served

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

Client Focus

100%	Asian
100%	Black / African American
100%	Buddhist
100%	Christian
100%	Hindu

Obesity therapists in Wellington, New Zealand NZ

Mind Health

Gaye Mallinson - Somatic Psychotherapies

The Becoming Practice