MORE THAN TALK.
SKILLS FOR real change.
Psychologist in Wānaka, offering our mahi throughout Aotearoa New Zealand in mental health and performance.
ĀHUA: WHAT MAKES YOU you.
Your wairua, values, and the person you’re choosing to become. Not shaped by your past, circumstances, or whatever’s going on in your head, but by what you do next.
welcome TO ĀHUA PSYCHOLOGY
Welcome to ĀHUA Psychology, your holistic and evidence-based registered psychologist in Wānaka, offering our mahi in-person locally and online throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
At ĀHUA, our work together is more than just talk. It’s about equipping you with the tools, insights, and knowledge to better understand yourself and take real action in your life. With equal parts compassion and straight-up honesty, Taylor helps you do the deeper work that leads to genuine, lasting change.
Methods BEHIND THE MAHI
Taylor integrates a range of evidence-based approaches, tailoring each session to the person in front of her. These include:
EMDR therapy: EMDR-trained and accredited, supporting the processing of trauma, anxiety, performance blocks, and more. We get to the root cause, unlearning old patterns and relearning new ones so the past no longer drives the present.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): helping people build psychological flexibility, self-compassion, and values-based action for meaningful change that feels authentic and do-able.
Internal Family Systems (IFS): exploring the different “parts” within us with curiosity and compassion. This process helps people make sense of their internal world, ease inner conflict, and feel more grounded and in control.
Somatic and Body-Based Approaches: using the body’s cues to regulate the nervous system, release stored stress, and reconnect mind and body. These approaches help shift patterns that talking alone can’t reach, creating change that’s felt, not just thought about.
AVAILABLE IN PERSON and online
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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Grief
Burnout & stress
Concussion & pain
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Performance optimisation
Performance anxiety & fear
Confidence
Burnout & stress
Sporting transitions & identity
Injury & returning to sport
Mental health in sport (anxiety, depression, trauma)
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Meditation
Breath work
Stress resilience
Values & identity
Navigating change
THE mind BEHIND ĀHUA
Taylor is a registered psychologist based in Wānaka and Tāhuna Queenstown, working with clients in person and online across Aotearoa.
She helps people navigate trauma, anxiety, mood struggles, health challenges, stress, grief, and life’s tougher moments while also supporting those wanting to strengthen their mindset, confidence, and performance.
Her approach is holistic and real. Grounded in science, guided by humility, and focused on helping you feel and function better through whatever life throws your way.
Are you an athlete?
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ĀHUA ATHLETE
rethink performance
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY THAT HITS DIFFERENT
Are you an athlete ready to reach your full potential? The ĀHUA Athlete is a fresh take on sports psychology. Built on neuroscience, not clichés. Learn how to turn pressure into power and stress into strength with sports psychology tools that actually work in real life.
Client Stories
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“I thought what I went through would impact me for the rest of my life but Taylor helped me feel safe enough to process my trauma instead of just coping with it. I’m no longer hijacked by emotions, and finally feel more in control. The work was deep, but it’s been truly life changing. My past no longer controls my present! It’s a really big relief.”
Former client, Age 33
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“I used to think mental skills were just about staying positive, but this work went wayyyy deeper. Taylor helped me understand what drives me, how to deal with the stuff that would come up and throw me, as well as how to show up with more purpose which made the hard days feel more do-able… and even weirdly motivating! I honestly can’t recommend her enough.”
Athlete client, Age 26
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“Taylor created a space that felt really natural, even through a screen. I’ve been able to unpack some long-standing patterns, make meaningful changes and show up in life in a way that’s more connected with who I want to be. I feel like I can be the better version of myself more often. The impact has been huge, thank you Taylor :)”
Online client, Age 42
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"Taylor helped me understand what was really going on, and that I wasn’t broken. I left our sessions feeling understood and like there was a way forward. And been online made it so more accessible as it can be quite limiting trying to find the right fit locally. It never once felt distant. It was genuine and exactly what I needed.”
Former online client, Age 23
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“Looking back, working with Taylor was a real turning point. I was stuck in a cycle of anxiety and very low mood and didn’t have much hope that things could get better. These sessions helped me to understand the root cause so I could make sense of my patterns and unlearn things that were holding me back. I still use what I learned and I know my family is grateful for the changes I've made too! Cheers.”
Former client, Age 56
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“I initially came to Taylor for support with handling stress under pressure. But what I got was so much more than just coping tools. I developed a deeper understanding of myself, both as an athlete and a person. I’m not only performing better but I feel more grounded and confident all round. Our sessions have helped me show up with more clarity and purpose in sport and in life. I’m incredibly grateful to still have Taylor as part of my support team.”
Athlete client, Age 30
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