Nicola

Nicola Gardner

Licensed Psychologist

“Support, strategies and solutions for Adolescents (16+) Adults and Couples. Evidenced based strategies developed with you or as a couple. Special interest in building strong and healthy relationships, working through trauma, depression and anxiety, exploring new perspectives and strengthening coping skills.”

About Me

I support adolescents (16+), adults, and couples navigating relationship challenges, trauma, depression, or anxiety. Together, we develop evidence-based strategies tailored to your unique situation. My aim is to help you explore new perspectives and strengthen practical coping skills. This collaborative approach provides the tools you need to build lasting well-being.

Approach

Sessions blend practical skill-building with reflective space so you leave with clearer choices and small, manageable steps. In my Hamilton clinic or via secure online appointments I pace work to your needs, checking in on safety and coping, using trauma‑informed exercises, communication practices for couples, and short between‑session tasks to reinforce progress. I stay collaborative and direct—tracking what helps and adjusting when it doesn’t. This approach suits people and couples looking for steady, practical change alongside deeper emotional repair.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

New Zealand Psychology Board

Psychologist

Qualifications

Otago University, Macquarie University

Service Areas

Ithink Psychology

In-person & Online

Claudelands

Hamilton, Waikato

New Zealand

Claudelands, Hamilton, New Zealand