Please review this document to see if there may be other services more suited to your needs. 

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Here you will find advice if:

 

• We are unable to meet

• You would prefer to meet with another therapist

• You think you may need a different service / approach / level of support​

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Psychologists in New Zealand

 

If you would like to work with a clinical psychologist, the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists has a useful website, including search criteria to find a suitable therapist. There you will find psychologists throughout New Zealand, specialising in a range of evidence based clinical approaches.  ​

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Specialist services in New Zealand

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It is not uncommon to experience several difficulties at once. If any of the following are present, important, and pressing right now, it is important to focus on those. If you experience some of the symptoms listed below, please contact your doctor and / or the services listed here:  

 

​​Moderate to severe depression​

• If you are experiencing symptoms of depression that are moderate to severe - impacting on your life significantly - please talk to your doctor, or contact 1737 (available 24 hours a day) for support and referral to relevant services.

 

Suicidal ideation or self-harm

• Please note that I do not start therapy when people are at risk due to suicidal thoughts or urges to self-harm.

• If you feel at risk of self-harm or suicide, talk to your doctor (non-urgent) or contact 1737 (24 hours a day) for support and referral to support services.

• If you are experiencing a mental health emergency please contact your local Crisis team.

• In a crisis you can also visit www.mentalhealth.org.nz/help for steps to take. 

• In an emergency or if you or someone you know is in danger of self-harm or harming others call 111.  

• If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, this resource may also be helpful.​​

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Post traumatic stress (PTSD)

• If symptoms of PTSD are impacting upon your life, search for a psychologist specialising in this area, or contact your doctor to discuss options for support. 

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Internet / gaming problems 

• If you think you may have an internet or gaming problem, search for a psychologist specialising in this area, or contact Addiction Counselling Auckland.  ​​

Alcohol / drug use 

• Contact CADS to discuss your situation and best support options.  

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Eating disorders 

• If you think you have symptoms of an eating disorder, please contact your doctor. This link includes information, support and treatment services.   

 

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• This is a helpful website, and the 'Help in New Zealand' page offers suggestions for finding a therapist. ​​

 

Family violence 

• If you are experiencing family violence, please contact Shine.

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