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Counselling Services
Accessible Mental Health Support
Low-cost counselling services provided by mental health clinicians enrolled in approved counselling training programmes.

Online or in-person (Auckland clinic) appointments are available.

(Mon - Sat including late nights)

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.

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 to pay for counselling. See Fees & Funding page.

Why Choose Counselling?
  • 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

Meet Our Counselling Team
What to Expect

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. 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 under supervision

  • You’re looking for a more affordable counselling option

  • You want a safe, supportive space to explore your wellbeing

Note: This service is not suitable for people in crisis, or with complex or high-risk mental health needs.

Ready to begin? Find out more about making an appointment by visiting our referrals page. We’re here to support you.
Need Immediate Help?

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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