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Find a counsellor · Whangārei

Find a counsellor in Whangārei.

Therapy in Whangārei and Northland — our team meet online across the region, so help is never hours away. Real availability on every profile, and $0 if your workplace covers Clearhead.

Key facts

  • No GP referral needed to see a counsellor through Clearhead
  • Online sessions anywhere in New Zealand, plus in-person sessions in Whangārei
  • Most people get a first appointment within about 48 hours
  • $0 if your workplace covers Clearhead; self-pay sessions typically $155–$220
  • Counsellors are members of a recognised professional body, such as the NZ Association of Counsellors (NZAC)
9 practitioners available in Whangārei.
Mr Michael Streifler
Other Specialist Provider | Drug and Alcohol
Northland

I am a counsellor with over 20 years of experience working with adults from all walks of life dealing with a wide range of issues. My approach is focused on…

I focus on

  • Bereavement
  • Break Up
  • LGBTIQ+
Video callIn person
Next availableTomorrow 8:00 pm
Hera Cotter
Indigenous Health Practitioner | Rongoā Māori
Northland

Hera is a Mātauranga Māori practitioner and facilitator based in Northland, Aotearoa. Through Te Whare Whakaora, she provides training, clinics and workforce…

I focus on

  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Pain
  • Trauma
Video callIn person
Next availableTue 8:00 pm
Sunday Tsoi
Counsellor
Auckland

I can help you develop the insights and skills to manage and work through the problems you are experiencing. You will be listened to empathically and supported…

I focus on

  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
Video callIn person
Next availableTue 8:00 pm
Sharon Ackers
Counsellor
Northland

I have been told I am easy to be with, talk to and I do my best to make my clients feel safe. I do believe this relationship is most important towards helping…

I focus on

  • Abuse
  • Affairs
  • Communication Skills
In person
Next availableTue 7:00 pm
Rach Littley
Counsellor
Northland

I am on maternity leave from April 15th 2026 - June 2026. If you are experiencing feelings of low sense of self or perhaps a little displaced with some big…

I focus on

  • Autism
  • Behaviour Issues
  • Childhood Development
Video callIn person
Next availableBy request
Teresa Hart
Indigenous Health Practitioner | Rongoā Māori
Northland

THMCT is a non-profit Kaupapa Māori provider (13 kaimahi, 2 whare Rongoā). We regulate standards internally and ensure ‘no wrong door’ access to Hauora and…

I focus on

  • Māori Frameworks
  • Cultural Identity
  • Trauma
Video callIn person
Next availableBy request
Common questions

What people ask before booking.

How do I find a counsellor in Whangārei?

Search Clearhead’s directory and filter by what you’re going through, who you’d like to see, and when you can meet. 9 practitioners are based in Whangārei for in-person sessions, and the rest of the team meet clients online anywhere in New Zealand. Therapy in Whangārei and Northland — our team meet online across the region, so help is never hours away.

How much does a counsellor cost in Whangārei?

If your workplace offers Clearhead, your sessions are $0. Otherwise self-pay sessions are typically $155–$220, and you never need a GP referral.

Can I see a counsellor online in Whangārei?

Yes. Most of our counsellors offer secure video sessions anywhere in New Zealand, so you can start soon even if there’s no in-person slot near you. Research shows online therapy works as well as in-person therapy for common concerns like anxiety and depression.

Do I need a GP referral to see a counsellor in Whangārei?

No. In New Zealand you don’t need a GP referral to see a counsellor privately. You can book directly on Clearhead.

How quickly can I get an appointment in Whangārei?

Most people booking through Clearhead get a first session within about 48 hours. You’ll see each counsellor’s real availability on their profile before you commit.

What’s the difference between a counsellor and other mental health professionals?

Counselling is usually shorter and focused on the present and practical change. Psychotherapy goes deeper into long-standing patterns; psychologists add formal assessment and diagnosis.

So — shall we find someone who gets it?

Therapists across New Zealand & Australia, with real availability on every profile — and $0 if your workplace covers Clearhead.

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