Play Therapists in Wellington, New Zealand

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.

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

100%

Female

Session Type

	50%	In Person and Online
	50%	Online Only

Top Specialties

100%	Anxiety or Fears
100%	Body Image
100%	Career Counseling
100%	Child or Adolescent Issues
100%	Chronic Pain or Illness
100%	Codependency
100%	Domestic Abuse or Violence

Ages Served

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

Client Focus

100%	Black / African American
100%	Buddhist
100%	Hispanic / Latino
100%	LGBTQ+
100%	Military / Veterans

Play therapists in Wellington, New Zealand NZ

Gaye Mallinson - Somatic Psychotherapies

Jade at We Tackle Trauma

Play Therapy therapists in Wellington, New Zealand Statistics

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Accept insurance

Offer sliding scale