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Find a psychotherapist · Dunedin

Find a psychotherapist in Dunedin.

Ōtepoti Dunedin — student pressure, southern winters, and everything in between. Find a Dunedin therapist or meet online. Real availability on every profile, and $0 if your workplace covers Clearhead.

Key facts

  • No GP referral needed to see a psychotherapist through Clearhead
  • Online sessions anywhere in New Zealand, plus in-person sessions in Dunedin
  • Most people get a first appointment within about 48 hours
  • $0 if your workplace covers Clearhead; self-pay sessions typically $155–$220
  • Every psychotherapist is registered with the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand (PBANZ)
6 practitioners available in Dunedin.
James Howey
Counsellor
Otago

Originally from Waimate in South Canterbury, I have extensive clinical experience over a period of 28 years within a variety of Counselling and Education…

I focus on

  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
Video callIn person
Next availableTomorrow 9:00 pm
Vivien Adams
Other Specialist Provider | Hypnotherapist
Otago

Hi, I’m Viv, experienced Registered Hypnotherapist and mindset empowerment coach. I love helping people learn how easy it can be to release mental blocks and…

I focus on

  • Anxiety
Video callIn person
Next availableSun 8:00 pm
Ms Sheree Kataraina Wallis
Counsellor
Otago

I have been a counsellor for over 25 years. I have worked with serious sexual harm behaviours, managed an AOD residential rehab facility and I have worked in…

I focus on

  • Māori Frameworks
  • Addiction
  • Work-related Stress
Video callIn person
Next availableFri 9:00 pm
Ms Michelle Hallis-D'Souza
Other Specialist Provider | Social Worker
Otago

Introduction: Hi there I'm Michelle Hallis - D'Souza, a trained and registered ACC Sensitive Claims Trauma Provider, Social Worker & Addictions Practitioner…

I focus on

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
Video callIn person
Next availableSun 8:30 pm
Shanti Rajan
Counsellor
Otago

With over 22 years of experience as a therapist, Shanti uses an integrative approach to address and treat clients' presenting issues and challenges. She is…

I focus on

  • Mental Health
  • Professional Supervision
  • Relationship Issues
Video callIn person
Next availableTue 8:00 pm
Veronica Neiman
Counsellor
Otago

My experience includes working with clients who are neurodiverse e.g. Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, learning challenges, and anyone who feels they “don’t…

I focus on

  • Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
In person
Next availableBy request
Common questions

What people ask before booking.

How do I find a psychotherapist in Dunedin?

Search Clearhead’s directory and filter by what you’re going through, who you’d like to see, and when you can meet. 6 practitioners are based in Dunedin for in-person sessions, and the rest of the team meet clients online anywhere in New Zealand. Ōtepoti Dunedin — student pressure, southern winters, and everything in between. Find a Dunedin therapist or meet online.

How much does a psychotherapist cost in Dunedin?

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 psychotherapist online in Dunedin?

Yes. Most of our psychotherapists 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 psychotherapist in Dunedin?

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

How quickly can I get an appointment in Dunedin?

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

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

Psychotherapy explores long-standing patterns over time. Counselling is shorter and present-focused; psychologists add 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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