Online (from anywhere) or in-person (Auckland) appointments are available Mon - Sat including late nights.
Ages 11+, in English, Mandarin or Cantonese.
At Anxiety NZ, we’re committed to making quality mental health support accessible to people and whānau across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our counselling service is part of that commitment — offering a safe, supportive space to talk, reflect, and work toward your wellbeing goals - at a lower cost to you (or fully funded for eligible low-income earners, or under 18).
Our counsellors are passionate, skilled, and in the final stages of their professional training. Supported by approved clinical and peer supervision, they bring warmth, insight, and fresh perspectives to their work with clients.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, life transitions, grief, stress, or simply want someone to talk to, our counselling team is here to support you.
Note: Low-income earners, students or young people may be eligible for funding for up to 30 free counselling sessions through a WINZ or Studylink allowance. See Fees & Funding page.
A caring, non-judgmental space to explore what matters most to you
Approaches tailored to your values, identity, and lived experience
Guided by evidence-based practices and closely supervised
More accessible while still offering high-quality, professional care
Part of the wider Anxiety NZ clinical and peer support team
Appointments are available online or in-person (Auckland clinic), Mon - Sat incl. late nights
English, Mandarin or Cantonese languages available
You’ll meet with a mental health clinician who will work collaboratively with you — listening deeply, respecting your unique journey, and supporting you to explore helpful strategies and tools.
Sessions are available online or in person, depending on the counsellor and your preferences. Some of our counsellors also offer support in multiple languages and work across a range of therapeutic approaches.
Sessions are approximately one hour
In-person (Auckland clinic) or online options available, Mon - Sat incl. late nights
We will support you in being matched with a clinician that best suits you
Your privacy and safety are always prioritised
All mental health clinicians engage in regular clinical and peer supervision, and are enrolled in a training programme in NZ and/or hold a practicing certificate
Pricing is $78 per session. Low-income earners and under 18+ may be eligible for full funding. For more information on pricing and funding, click here.
Is this service right for you?
Our counselling service is ideal for you if:
You are age 11 or older
You’re open to working with a student counsellor (enrolled in an approved training programme and under clinical supervision)
You’re looking for a more affordable counselling option
You want a safe, supportive space to explore your wellbeing
You're looking for a counselling approach to therapy
Note: This service is not suitable for people in crisis, or with complex or high-risk mental health needs.
If you are worried about the safety of a loved one, or someone else, you can call the Crisis Team on 0800 800 717 or dial 111 in an emergency.
Important numbers and resources to find advice and support at a time of crisis or distress:
Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.
Lifeline 0800 543 354 or (09) 522 2999 | Free text 4357 (HELP)
Youthline 0800 376 633
Samaritans 0800 726 666
If you or someone you know is at risk of harm: dial 111 or visit your nearest hospital emergency department.
Call 0800 611 116 for your nearest DHB Mental Health Crisis Team (CATT Team).
Do you need support? Yellow Brick Road is a national organisation that provides support for whānau who have a loved one experiencing mental health challenges.
For more information about helping family / whānau visit mentalhealth.org.nz
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