Dr JC Coetzee Clinical Psychologist Auckland - Milford, Ponsonby, Parnell Book Sessions
I believe that our richest experiences occur when we embrace emotional complexity, cultivate empathy and celebrate diversity. 

Dr JC Coetzee, PhD | Psychologist in Auckland

Psychology offices in Auckland - Milford, Ponsonby, and Parnell

I am a clinical psychologist in Auckland, with over 23 years of clinical psychology experience. I provide expert, evidence based psychological services across multiple locations in Auckland, including Milford, Ponsonby, and Parnell. I am registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board as a clinical psychologist and a member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists.

I specialise in best-practice, evidence-based psychological interventions for individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. I work with adults and young people aged 17 and older, offering therapy for anxiety, depression, addiction, and psychological trauma. 

Dr JC Coetzee Psychologist Auckland

My specialist services include evidence based interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for psychological trauma, PTSD, as well as mood and anxiety disorders. Additionally, I provide mentoring and existential psychotherapy for clients interested in philosophical approaches to mental wellbeing. As a specialist clinical psychologist on Auckland’s North Shore, I also offer autism assessments for adults, as well as comprehensive psychological assessments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and personality disorders. My areas of expertise include evidence-based treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, trauma therapy, couples therapy, neurodiversity, and addiction treatment.

With clinics in Auckland’s Milford, Ponsonby, and Parnell, I provide in-person consultations as well as online psychological services, ensuring accessible and professional evidence based interventions and support for clients across New Zealand.

Psychological Services

Clinical Psychologist, Milford, Ponsonby & Parnell Auckland

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

I apply a Cognitive-behavioural approach in individual psychotherapy.

Treatment areas include:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  • Relationship Conflict / Issues

  • Anxiety and Fears

  • Addictions

  • Substance Abuse

  • Divorce Issues

  • Parenting

  • Impulse Control Disorder

  • Problem Behaviours

EMDR Dr JC Coetzee Clinical Psychologist, Ponsonby, Auckland Couples Therapy

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach designed to alleviate distress associated with traumatic memories.

EMDR is effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and various psychological conditions. By promoting adaptive information processing, EMDR enables clients to integrate distressing memories more healthily, leading to symptom relief and improved mental wellbeing. 

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Schema Therapy Dr JC Coetzee Clinical Psychologist, Ponsonby, Auckland Couples Therapy

Schema Therapy

Schema Therapy is a longer-term therapeutic process. In Schema Therapy, we address unmet childhood needs and how they are presented in adulthood. The focus is on learning how to identify, express and cope effectively with psychological needs in a healthy way.

Schema Therapy involves cognitive, emotional and behavioural interventions.

Dr JC Coetzee Clinical Psychologist, Ponsonby, Auckland Couples Therapy

Couples Therapy

I offer Couples Therapy both in-person and remotely through video conferencing. In Couples Therapy, I work with:

  • Relational Patterns

  • Psychological needs in the relationship

  • Ways a couple responds to their partner's psychological needs

  • Communication

  • Trust

  • Expression of Needs

  • Empathic Understanding

  • Relationship Conflict

  • Intimacy

  • Connectedness

  • In couples therapy, the aim is to change unhelpful behavioural and emotional patterns to healthier ways of relating.

Dr JC Coetzee Clinical Psychologist, Ponsonby, Auckland Couples Therapy

Dialectic Behaviour Therapy 

I offer Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach that aims to help individuals with emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and acceptance of conflicting thoughts and emotions.

DBT incorporates mindfulness techniques aimed at cultivating awareness and non-judgmental observation. DBT empowers individuals to manage intense emotions, build healthier relationships, and enhance overall wellbeing through skilful coping strategies

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Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)

Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals identify and challenge irrational beliefs that lead to emotional distress and unhelpful behaviours.

REBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, helping clients replace irrational thinking patterns with more rational, constructive beliefs. By adopting realistic and flexible thinking strategies, individuals can manage emotional challenges, develop healthier perspectives, and improve overall wellbeing.

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Trauma-Focused Therapy

Trauma Therapist, Milford, Ponsonby & Parnell, Auckland

Dr JC Coetzee Clinical Psychologist, Trauma Therapist, Ponsonby, Auckland Couples Therapy

Trauma-focused therapy places a focus on understanding how traumatic experiences impact a person's mental, behavioural, emotional, physical, relational and spiritual wellbeing. 

Trauma Focused Therapy treatment areas include:

  • Psychological Trauma

  • Physical & Sexual Abuse

  • Domestic Abuse and Violence

  • Loss or Grief

  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

  • Complex PTSD

  • Acute Stress 

  • Adjustment Challenges

  • Prolonged & Complicated Grief 

Psychological Assessments & Reports

As an experienced clinical psychologist, I provide comprehensive psychological assessments for adults, specialising in autism assessments, personality assessments, and PTSD and Trauma assessments. These evaluations typically involve at least two appointments and a review of relevant documentation, with report preparation billed separately.

Assessments include a letter of opinion with recommendations and focus solely on psychological evaluation. They do not include pharmacological or psychological treatment. Please note that the assessments results are not to be used for forensic or legal purposes.

If you require a professional psychological assessment in Auckland for Adult Autism, Personality Disorders or PTSD, I offer expert and personalised evaluations.

Autism

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects cognitive, sensory, and social processing, changing the way people see the world and interact with others.

Autism Assessment Pricing

PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental and behavioural disorder that develops from experiencing a traumatic event.

Personality Disorder

Personality disorders involve persistent, rigid patterns of behaviour, cognition, and inner experience deviating markedly from cultural norms, causing distress and impairment.

Coaching for Neurodiverse People

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Neurodiversity-Affirming Coaching

Coaching for Neurodiverse People

Neurodiversity is not a challenge to be fixed but a difference to be embraced. The coaching I offer for neurodiverse individuals is designed to empower those who experience conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, and other neurodivergent profiles to achieve personal and professional goals that align with their strengths.

The coaching sessions focus on helping neurodiverse individuals navigate a world often built for neurotypical ways of thinking. Some typical areas we address include:

Neurodiversity Coaching
  • Executive Functioning: Enhancing time management, organisation, and goal-setting skills to create structured, supportive routines.

  • Sensory Sensitivities: Developing personalised strategies to manage sensory overload and discomfort in environments that may feel overwhelming.

  • Social Interaction: Building confidence in communication, fostering meaningful connections, and navigating social situations with greater ease.

  • Emotional Regulation: Helping clients understand and manage their emotions effectively, especially in stressful or unpredictable situations.

Neurodiversity Coaching
  • Routine and Change: Creating stable routines while developing flexibility in adapting to change and unexpected events.

  • Communication: Improving verbal and non-verbal communication skills, making it easier to express thoughts and understand others.

  • Self-Perception and Confidence: Fostering a positive self-image and boosting confidence by recognising strengths, addressing self-doubt, and celebrating achievements.

  • Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness: Empowering clients to identify their needs, communicate them clearly, and advocate for themselves in various aspects of life.

Neurodiversity Coaching

Fees

(All fees are inclusive of GST)
All appointments for psychological services by Clinical Psychologist Dr JC Coetzee are prepaid via the online booking system. Therapy sessions are available in Milford, Ponsonby & Parnell, Auckland. 
 Consultation Type
In Person Consultations in Milford Ponsonby or Parnell
Fee
Individual Consultation

In person consultations of 50-60 minutes

$245 (incl GST)

Couples Therapy

In-person couples therapy first consultation and follow up consultations of 50- 60 minutes

$260 (incl GST) 

Psychological Assessment

A two hour assessment session. A letter of opinion will be provided after the assessment has been completed.

$1150 (incl GST)


 

 

Consultation Type
Online/ Remote Consultations
Fee
Online/ Remote Individual Psychotherapy

Online / Remote consultations of 50-60 minutes

$210 (incl GST)

Online/ Remote Couples Therapy

Online / Remote couples therapy consultations of 50- 60 minutes

$240 (incl GST)

Milford Psychology, North Shore, Auckland Clinical Psychology Practice Address

Clinical Psychologist, Milford, Auckland

Suite, 3G, 3 Milford Rd, Milford, North Shore, Auckland

Parnell, Auckland Clinical Psychology Practice Address

Clinical Psychologist, Parnell, Auckland

Practi Space, 1 Gibraltar Crescent, Parnell, Auckland.

Ponsonby, Auckland Clinical Psychology Practice Address

Clinical Psychologist, Ponsonby, Auckland

Vermont Street Specialists, 25 Vermont Street, Ponsonby, Auckland

Ponsonby, Auckland Clinical Psychology Practice Address

Clinical Psychologist, Ponsonby, Auckland

Vermont Street Specialists, 25 Vermont Street, Ponsonby, Auckland

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