Professional support
and advocacy for
psychotherapy practitioners
Find a Therapist
Latest news
a liminal gathering by Iona Winter
In a first for Aotearoa New Zealand, Iona Winter (ex NZAP member) has lovingly curated and edited this multimedia grief collection: a liminal gathering ISBN: 978-0-473-68917-9 RRP: $32.99 In 2022, Iona was awarded the CLNZ/NZSA Writers’ Award for A Counter of...
Somatic Intersubjective Self Psychology Psychotherapy Training 2024 -2025
This training opportunity integrates theoretical understanding of contemporary psychodynamic Self Psychology with somatic/body/movement experiential skills and learning. Self Psychology is the theoretical psychodynamic framework within which we can explore the...
Navigating Emotional and Sexual Intimacy in Relationships
A one-day workshop for therapists to train with Allyson Waite and Paula Dennan, Clinical Psychologists, Sex Therapy New Zealand Many couples struggle to maintain both emotionally intimate and sexually fulfilling relationships in long-term relationships. Difficulties...
Vacancy at Recovered Living
Counsellor (Eating Disorders)Sefton, North Canterbury (35 mins north of Christchurch)Part time (3 – 4 days per week)$34-35 per hourStart Date: December 2023 The deadline for applications is 14th December 2023. Bring your expertise, knowledge and skills to help make a...
“Baby In Sync: The Emotionally Connected Baby” by Miranda Thorpe
This book is about using an ancient method of early toilet training that strengthens the emotional and psychological bond, conscious and unconscious, between caregiver and child. This enhanced attachment has ripple effects throughout the person’s life. Miranda...
Upcoming Events

Waka Oranga is a professional association of Māori trained in psychotherapy working in Māori communities and a range of health and educational settings for the wellbeing of people. We are informed by the teachings of our tupuna, kuia and kaumatua.