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Find a psychotherapist · Palmerston North

Find a psychotherapist in Palmerston North.

Therapy in Palmerston North and the Manawatū — online-first, so you can start this week rather than wait for a local slot. 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 Palmerston North
  • 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)
12 practitioners available in Palmerston North.
Ms Lynley Le Pine-Roulston
Counsellor
Manawatu-Wanganui

I am a senior counsellor with extensive experience working with people around a variety of issues. I am in private practice and hold a number of contracts…

I focus on

  • Sex Therapy
  • Gender Identity
In person
Next availableSun 8:00 pm
Rose Allan
Counsellor
Manawatu-Wanganui

Kia ora koutou. My name is Rose Allan. I was born in Feilding and live in Palmerston North. I have worked as a counsellor in the Manawatu over the past 22…

I focus on

  • Anxiety
  • Co-parenting
  • Family Difficulties
Video callIn person
Next availableTue 8:00 pm
Mr Dan Kerr
Psychologist
Manawatu-Wanganui

I work with individuals aged 16 and older on a range of difficulties. My areas of work include: coping with life events mood difficulties and disorders anxiety…

I focus on

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress Management
Video callIn person
Next available20 Nov 2026
Ms Kat Steeneken
Other Specialist Provider | Social Worker
Manawatu-Wanganui

I have been working in my community for over 25 years in Mental Health Social Work, Disability Navigation, Counselling and FDR Mediation. I have been providing…

I focus on

  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
Video callIn person
Next availableMon 8:00 pm
Mr Neil Westwood
Other Specialist Provider | Social Worker
Online · NZ & AU

Kia ora, I am an experienced Counsellor and Group Facilitator that has been involved in clinical work for the past 10+ years. I work alongside male clients who…

I focus on

  • Anger management
  • Co-parenting
  • Communication Skills
Video callIn person
Next availableSat 11:00 pm
rob deerheart
Counsellor
Manawatu-Wanganui

Sometimes the outside can get too much and is hard to navigate. Sometimes the inside gets really overwhelming and it becomes hard to operate. Rob is passionate…

I focus on

  • Anxiety
  • Communication Skills
Video callIn person
Next availableTue 8:00 pm
Common questions

What people ask before booking.

How do I find a psychotherapist in Palmerston North?

Search Clearhead’s directory and filter by what you’re going through, who you’d like to see, and when you can meet. 12 practitioners are based in Palmerston North for in-person sessions, and the rest of the team meet clients online anywhere in New Zealand. Therapy in Palmerston North and the Manawatū — online-first, so you can start this week rather than wait for a local slot.

How much does a psychotherapist cost in Palmerston North?

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 Palmerston North?

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 Palmerston North?

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 Palmerston North?

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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