Trauma and PTSD therapists in Wellington, New Zealand NZ
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Wellington who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
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PTSD/Trauma
Mairead Cleary
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters in Gestalt Therapy
Everyone has trauma. It's part of being alive. And some trauma events can be particularly intense and leave us feeling unsafe in the world. The environment we grew up in, if particularly abusive and dysfunctional, can also be traumatic and cause us to feel unsafe in the world. Trauma shows up in our nervous system responses to people and situations, like being excessively wary and on high alert.
We work to regulate your nervous system, to give it safe resting places and experiences of relaxation. We also work with the underlying trauma itself in a very slow, resourcing way.
8 Years Experience
Online in Wellington, New Zealand (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Kristen Bayliss
Psychologist, Registered Psychologist, BSc, MA
Trauma and PTSD symptoms often have very negative and distressing effects on people’s family and intimate relationships, work and career, and quality of life. Therapy and trauma counselling is a key and highly effective method for helping to process and resolve trauma.
28 Years Experience
Online in Wellington, New Zealand
PTSD/Trauma
Mind Health
Psychologist, Psychologists & Allied Health Experts
Experiencing trauma can profoundly impact one's emotional and psychological well-being, often leading to conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). At Mind Health, our compassionate clinicians offer confidential, evidence-based therapies tailored to support individuals on their healing journey. Utilising approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we aim to help clients process traumatic experiences, alleviate distressing symptoms, and foster resilience. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can work towards recovery and improved quality of life.
22 Years Experience
Online in Wellington, New Zealand
PTSD/Trauma
Brett Hall - Therapy for Deep Change
Registered Psychotherapist, Bsc - PSYCH/Neuro, Grad. Dip Gestalt Therapy
Trauma can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, on high alert, or stuck reliving experiences you wish you could move past. If painful memories or their aftermath are shaping your day-to-day life, let's work together to help you feel safe in your body again.
The first step in working with trauma is understanding that your responses make sense — they're not a sign of weakness, but of a nervous system that adapted to survive something hard. In a supportive, non-judgmental space, we'll work at a pace that feels safe for you, using somatic and relational approaches to process what happened and release what your body has been holding. My approach centers safety, self-compassion, and rebuilding trust — in yourself, in others, and in the world around you.
You don't have to carry this alone. Let's take the first step toward healing and feeling whole again.
8 Years Experience
Online in Wellington, New Zealand (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Shareen Birges
Registered Social Worker, BASS, GDYMH, MSW
I have an extensive background in trauma through my work with young people & adults around sexual abuse/assault, domestic violence & childhood trauma/neglect. My trauma informed practice gives me the basis for understanding & supporting people through trauma. My experience has helped me to understand that trauma is a very unique & individualized experience. For some people, trauma can appear small or unimportant (like a car accident) however to me, all trauma is experienced by the individual as traumatic for them, so whether it is perceived by others as small or unimportant it is important, & valid, for the person for whom the experience was traumatic. I have found that this understanding has been vital in my trauma work & has helped me to support people with all types of trauma. Building the therapeutic relationship, again, is important in this work to create a collaborative, safe & comfortable environment for my clients to share & heal.
18 Years Experience
Online in Wellington, New Zealand
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.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Wellington, New Zealand Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Wellington, New Zealand average 11 years of experience. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Existential / Humanistic Therapy (60%), Internal Family Systems (IFS) (60%), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) (60%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 60% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 60% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 60% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 60% | Somatic Therapy |
| 53% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 53% | Integrative Therapy |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 87% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 80% | Women |
| 73% | LGBTQ+ |
| 73% | Men |
| 53% | Buddhist |
| 53% | Military / Veterans |