TAYLOR RAPLEY | Registered Psychologist
BSc MSc Psych PG Dip Psychological Practice

Registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board | Member of the New Zealand Psychological Society | Member of American Psychological Society | Member of Association of Contextual Behavioural Science

I’m a registered psychologist based in Wānaka, working in both mental health and performance psychology. My mahi is about helping people navigate the ups and downs of life, or to push the limits of what’s possible in sport and performance.

Before becoming a psychologist, I spent eight years on the New Zealand Alpine Ski Team, chasing winters and competing internationally at an elite level against the world's best. Throwing myself into high-pressure environments from a young age provided plenty of knocks (both literal and figurative) and valuable lessons, building the kind of resilience that has carried me through challenges in sport, loss, and life.

After years of competing, studying, and traveling, I’ve found my way back to the mountains—but this time with a different mission:

I help people tackle challenges, break free from the past, show up as their true selves, and make real, lasting change where it matters.

I work with a broad range of people—athletes, everyday humans, and those going through tough times. In the mental health space, that means supporting people with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, stress, and recovery from injury or illness. In performance, I work with athletes at all levels—from young up-and-comers to Olympians and World Champions—helping them develop the mental skills to thrive, not just in sport, but in life.

My Approach?

It’s science-backed but human. Holistic but practical.

I draw from ACT, EMDR, IFS and psycho-somatic approaches depending on what works best for you—because there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to your unique psychology

And I’m not about just talking for the sake of it. The real change happens when you take what we work on and apply it in your world, outside of our sessions.

Outside of work, I’m happiest in the mountains or the ocean—skiing, surfing, mountain biking, or just being out in nature. Meditation, travel, and time outside with the people I love and laugh with keep me grounded.

I work in person in Wānaka and online via Zoom. If you’re keen to work together, please reach out. I’d love to hear from you!

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: I am taking on new clients and have availability to see you within the next 3 weeks. Get in touch, I would love to hear from you.

Mental Health Support

I work with adults facing mental health challenges like trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, burnout, illness, and injury.

My approach is evidence-based and holistic, blending ACT, EMDR, and IFS. I take a whole-person view, often collaborating with professionals in functional medicine and nutrition to ensure a well-rounded approach.

My aim is to help you regain a sense of control over your mental well-being and feel more connected to the person you want to be.

In a supportive space, we’ll make sense of your experiences, deepen your self-understanding, and work through practical strategies and processes to create meaningful, lasting change in your daily life.

Performance Psychology 

I’ve worked with World Champions, Olympians, and emerging athletes and coaches. After spending eight years representing New Zealand, I get the realities of high-performance sport firsthand.

My work is about more than just performance. It’s about helping athletes navigate the mental side of sport—performance anxiety, fear, burnout, stress, injury, confidence, identity, and career or role transitions—while still striving for their best.

I take a science-backed, whole-person approach that moves beyond the old-school model of psychological skills training.

Using ACT, MACT, and EMDR in sport, I focus on both the athlete and the person behind the athlete. The goal? To help you perform under pressure and build a strong sense of self that lasts beyond sport.

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