MORE THAN TALK.
SKILLS FOR real change.

Psychologist in Wānaka, offering our mahi throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

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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. Grounded in compassion and trust, we’ll help you dig a little deeper to make meaningful changes that really stick.

ĀHUA ATHLETE
rethink performance

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY THAT HITS DIFFERENT

Are you an athlete ready to reach your full potential? Transform pressure into power and stress into strength with our engaging online course that gives you the sports psychology skills to perform at your peak. 

THE mind BEHIND ĀHUA

Introducing Taylor, a registered psychologist in Wānaka and Queenstown, working in-person locally and online across Aotearoa New Zealand. Her mahi sits at the intersection of mental health and performance, supporting people through life’s tough patches and helping them to chase big goals with intention and clarity.

AVAILABLE IN PERSON and online

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Trauma

    • Grief

    • Burnout & stress

    • Concussion & pain

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    • Performance optimisation

    • Performance anxiety & fear

    • Confidence & courage

    • Burnout & stress

    • Sporting transitions & identity

    • Injury & returning to sport

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    • Meditation

    • Breath work

    • Stress resilience

    • Values & identity

    • Navigating change

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  • “I wasn’t expecting online therapy to feel so personal — but it absolutely did. Taylor created a space that felt safe and genuine, even through a screen. I’ve been able to unpack some long-standing patterns, make meaningful changes, and respond to life in a way that’s more aligned with who I want to be. The flexibility of online sessions made it easy to commit and work with my schedule. The impact has been huge.”

    ONLINE CLIENT, 31 YEARS

  • “I initially came to Taylor for support with handling stress under pressure, but what I got was so much more than just coping tools. Through our work together, I developed a deeper understanding of myself, both as an athlete and a person. I’m performing better, but more importantly, I feel more grounded, confident, and less reactive. Our one-on-one 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, 23 YEARS

  • “Looking back, working with Taylor was a real turning point. I came in feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety and low mood, and didn’t have much hope that things could shift. Seeing Taylor as my psychologist helped me to understand what was really going on underneath it all. Taylor helped me make sense of my patterns, reconnect with what actually matters to me, and build tools to manage the hard stuff without feeling overwhelmed by it. Even though I’m no longer in sessions, I still use what I learned and I finally feel like myself again.”

    FORMER CLIENT, 56 YEARS

  • “With Taylor, things started to shift. I thought what I went through would impact me for the rest of my life but Taylor helped me feel safe enough to go there, to process trauma instead of just coping with it. I’ve learned how to respond to my emotions instead of being hijacked by them, and I finally feel more in control of my life. The work was deep, but it’s been life changing. My past no longer controls my present.”

    FORMER CLIENT, 28 YEARS

  • “I’d spent years thinking there was something wrong with me, but Taylor helped me understand what was really going on, and that I wasn’t broken. I left our sessions feeling so understood, it was a huge relief. Doing therapy online made it so much more accessible. It never once felt distant or disconnected. It was genuine, grounded, and exactly what I needed.”

    FORMER ONLINE CLIENT

  • “I used to think mental skills were just about staying focused or positive, but this work went way deeper. Taylor helped me understand what drives me, how to deal with the stuff that inevitably gets in the way, and 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.”

    FORMER ATHLETE CLIENT, 29 YEARS

LOOKING TO level-up YOUR MENTAL HEALTH?

Talking to someone for the first time can be a little nerve racking. If you’re on the fence, let’s have a chat to see if we’re a good fit. We’d love to hear from you.

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