Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
Support Services & Helplines
Maternal Mental Health Service, Capital Coast District Health Board
The maternal mental health service is for women who are pregnant or have a pēpi (baby) under one year old and are having moderate to severe mental health problems.
WHO THE SERVICE IS FOR
They provide mental health services for women who live in:
- Wellington
- Porirua
- Kāpiti
- Hutt Valley
REFERRAL INFORMATION
You can be referred by:
- your GP
- your midwife
- another healthcare provider
They do not accept self-referrals.
MHAIDS REFERRAL INFORMATION FOR CLINICIANS
If you are a health professional, contact their service directly if you have any questions or want to make a referral.
This is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know needs urgent help, call MHAIDS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 0800 745 477.
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CONTACT
If you have already been referred to their service:
p: 04 806 0002 or 0800 426 522
e: tewharetipu.admin@mhaids.health.nz (attention SMMHS)
They are open Monday to Friday from 8:30am until 5pm. Closed on public holidays.
Little Shadow (formerly PND Wellington)
Little Shadow offers counselling, support and information for those experiencing perinatal distress. We walk beside you in your journey, working collaboratively with health professionals and other organisations to help you on your journey to wellness.
PO Box 9362 Marion Square, Wellington 6141
Wellington Breastfeeding and Parenting Support Centre
A non-profit community-based centre, where mothers and babies can get expert help with breastfeeding and support with parenting.
p. Call or text 021 355 041
w. Wellington Breastfeeding
fb. Newtown Breastfeeding Support Facebook Page
Greenstone Doors
Greenstone Doors is a Charitable Trust which functions as a pregnancy focused centre where women and whanau are able to receive accurate and professional information and care.
providing education, counselling, resources and support for women and their families during and after pregnancy through an independent network of counselling and support professionals.
10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
15 Dudley Street, Lower Hutt
p. 04 566 5037
m. 027 2549222 or 022 0395788 (Tues-Fri 10am-5pm)
e. manager@greenstonedoors.co.nz
w. www.greenstonedoors.co.nz
Postal Address:
PO BOX 30 959
Lower Hutt 5040
NET – Naku Enei Tamariki Incorporated
Māori and Pasifika Support
Actively supporting families with new babies and children of all ages including teenagers – All services are free and confidential.
Services offered:
Early intervention – Helps whānau to establish nurturing and loving relationships with their new baby.
Family Start – Works alongside whānau to provide pep with the best start in life
Māori Parenting Programme – supports whānau to provide pep with the best start in life.
Parenting and Support Groups – Culturally appropriate parenting and support groups
Poipoia Te Mokopuma – Te Ao Māori education using Pūrākau and korero-a-iwi to inspire whānau
Early Learning – A range of programs to support families engage with early learning
NET Māori
p. (04) 939 2232
Address: Seaview, Lower Hutt
NET Pacific and NET Pakeha/Other Cultures
Address: Level 1/15 Dudley Street, Hutt Central
e. info@net-inc.org.nz
p. (04) 939 9257
m. text/call: 021 243 4339
p. Freephone: 0800 NET INC / 0800 638 562
fb. NETPakehaPacific
Dr Kelly Kerrisk
DClinPsych, BA (Hons), MNZCCP
Clinical Psychologist
Kelly works from practice rooms in Titirangi, and also in Meadowbank, Auckland.
p. 021 032 8020
e. drkellykerrisk@gmail.com
w. www.kellykerriskpsychology.co.nz
Kelly is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about supporting women and families experiencing depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy, Post Traumatic Stress / Birth Trauma, and difficulties with attachment and the adjustment to parenthood. She draws on a range of therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness as part of tailoring her approach to meeting the needs of each individual and family.
Tend Psychology
Dr Bronwyn Sweeney, Clinical Psychologist, Childbirth Educator.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), compassion, mindfulness and positive psychology.
w. www.tendpsychology.com
WellHub, Level 1, 82 Willis Street, Wellington, 6011
Kāpiti EMDR & Therapy Centre
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a evidence-based psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. Studies show that by using EMDR therapy, people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference. It is widely assumed that severe emotional pain requires a long time to heal. EMDR therapy shows that the mind can heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma.
Kāpiti EMDR Therapists:
mybestme
p. 022 650 8534
e. emmamybestme@gmail.com
w. mybestme.co.nz
Ceit Robinson Counselling
p. 022 1040 712
e. ceit.robinson@gmail.com
w. crcounselling.co.nz
Emma Sanderson Counselling & Supervision
p. 021 1783 044
e. esanderson@xtra.co.nz
w. emmastherapy.com
EMDR Groups – If you are interested in EMDR as a short-term intervention or therapy, the 3-week EMDR Group Programme is an effective way to reprocess trauma and reduce acute distress/PTSD symptoms from a traumatic event. Learn more about group EMDR courses and upcoming dates
Empowermums
Dr Missy Wolfman (Clinical Psychologist)
BA, BSc (Hons), Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology, PhD
w. www.Empowermums.co.nz
e. EmpowermumsNZ@gmail.com
fb. www.facebook.com/EmpowermumsNZ
Empowermums is all about empowering you to thrive in motherhood, no matter where you are in your parenting journey. I offer individual therapy, public workshops and coffee-group talks. ‘Like’ my facebook page and receive daily tips and inspirations as well as updates on upcoming Empowermums events. I look forward to connecting with you!
Mothers Helpers
Provide support to mothers experiencing ante-natal and postnatal anxiety and depression, also offer PND Recovery courses and follow-up counselling in 12 areas across the North Island as well as online. These are delivered by qualified counsellors, social workers, life coaches or mental health nurses.
p. 0800 002 717 or 022 093 1822
e. info@mothershelpers.co.nz
w. www.mothershelpers.co.nz
Online PND Recovery Course – Mothers Helpers provides an online 10 week Perinatal Depression/Anxiety Recovery Course. All mums who have completed the course can go on to have therapy with your facilitator – a registered/qualified counsellor, social worker, life coach or mental health nurse. Click here for more information about the course
Wellington (Kelburn): Group courses available, individual recovery courses on request. Course facilitator: Carolyn McIlraith
Nurture Well Therapy – Claire James
Claire offers a confidential, non-judgmental, and empathetic space where you can feel supported in your mental health journey. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of the perinatal period (pregnancy, postpartum, or early parenthood) or facing other life transitions, I am here to work alongside you. Claire draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to support your journey, with a primary focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness-based practices. Additionally, Claire is trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), allowing her to offer a flexible and holistic approach to healing. Claire is also a Certified Matrescence Practitioner, supporting individuals navigating the transformative process of matrescence.