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Find a psychotherapist in Tauranga.

Therapy across Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty — most of our team see clients online, so a local waitlist isn’t your only option. 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 Tauranga
  • 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 Tauranga.
Kirstie Klingenberg OLY
Clinical Psychologist
Bay of Plenty

Looking for support with your mental health, or performance? You might be feeling stressed, traumatised, anxious, burnt out, worried about your (or your…

I focus on

  • Sports Performance
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
Video callIn person
Next availableFri 5:30 pm
Terry Keillor
Other Specialist Provider | Hypnotherapist
Bay of Plenty

For the past 20+ years I have been using Hypnotherapy and NLP techniques to help clients resolve issues and empower themselves. As as a past president of the…

I focus on

  • Anxiety
Video callIn person
Next availableSun 8:30 pm
Lyndon Moore
Counsellor
Bay of Plenty

My focus is to support couples in gaining practical skills and strategies that enable them respond effectively to conflict and difference within the…

I focus on

  • Interpersonal Conflicts
  • Marriage Counselling
  • Relationship Issues
Video callIn person
Next availableMon 8:00 pm
Connor Silvester
Psychologist
Auckland

Hi, I’m Connor. I’m a psychologist who values creating a safe, down-to-earth space where people feel heard and supported. I focus on meeting people where they…

I focus on

  • Sports Performance
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
Video callIn person
Next available18 Nov 2026
Mel Zajkowski
Counsellor
Bay of Plenty

Life has a way of bringing seasons that feel too heavy to carry alone. As a trauma-trained counsellor and couples therapist, I walk alongside individuals and…

I focus on

  • Anxiety
  • Marriage Counselling
  • Trauma
Video callIn person
Next available24 Nov 2026
Mrs Hayley Crenfeldt
Counsellor
Bay of Plenty

You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges on your own. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck or needing someone to talk to, I offer a warm, confidential…

I focus on

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Self-worth
Video callIn person
Next availableTue 1:30 am
Common questions

What people ask before booking.

How do I find a psychotherapist in Tauranga?

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 Tauranga for in-person sessions, and the rest of the team meet clients online anywhere in New Zealand. Therapy across Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty — most of our team see clients online, so a local waitlist isn’t your only option.

How much does a psychotherapist cost in Tauranga?

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 Tauranga?

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 Tauranga?

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 Tauranga?

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?

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