ABOUT
Karissa Vosper
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST
BSocSci (Hons) | MA AppPsych (Hons) | PGDip Psychological Practice
Kaimātai Hinengaro – Psychologist | Practicing Partner of Tūmanako Mai
Kia ora, my name is Karissa Vosper.
I am a registered psychologist working with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, and families who are facing a wide range of challenges. With a strong focus on creating a safe and supportive environment, I am passionate about helping people feel heard, validated, and understood—no matter where they are in their journey.
I have a particular interest in using evidence-based approaches to support individuals dealing with anxiety, OCD, phobias, and PTSD. As the only psychologist based in the Matamata-Piako region, I am committed to offering accessible and comprehensive psychological services to my community.
I specialise in supporting behavioural change and use a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s needs. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to build emotional flexibility and help clients pursue meaningful goals; Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to support thought restructuring and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns; and Mindful Compassion-Focused Therapy to cultivate present-moment awareness and develop self-compassion.
My practice is trauma-informed, and I work with many clients who have experienced past abuse or significant trauma. I support individuals in gently processing these experiences so they no longer feel stuck in their pain, helping them move toward a life shaped by growth, strength, and possibility.
I also offer parenting support for families facing behavioural challenges, recognising that children exist within a wider system and that positive change often begins by strengthening these relationships. It is my hope to walk alongside each of my clients in a way that is supportive, empowering, and healing—offering a therapeutic relationship where real change and growth can take place.
• Registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
• A member of New Zealand Psychologists Society and Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
Ngā Mihi / Thank you, I look forward to hearing from you.
