Mind Support

Richard is the absolute best! I always look forward to our sessions together and always feel so positive afterwards. He has helped me so much with my mindset, even after completing a few sessions. Richard will go above and beyond to help you anytime of the day. Would 100% recommend Richard to anyone who needs support. More...

It feels so awesome to be rebuilding resilience...life's tough and sometimes you just need some sensible guidance.
Richard Hall is an excellent counsellor.

I have been in and out of counselling with multiple therapists for as long as I can remember. However, I feel like my healing journey has only just started since meeting with Richard. I feel seen, heard and understood. Richard is trauma informed, with a gentle approach. He has given me tools that have genuinely helped me through some really difficult times in my life. I highly recommend Richard. Working with him has been life changing. More...

I was struggling with very dark thoughts. My energy was depleted.
I felt very desperate when I looked on bark & contacted Mind Support.
Richard showed me mind hacks that were unusual & interesting. In one session I felt a change. By two sessions I have calm & space in my mind. It's an amazing feeling.
Thanks Richard.
Highly recommend. More...

Working with Richard was the best thing I had decided to do in a long time. He helped me with a difficult divorce, and past trauma, to help become myself again and see things from a different point of view. Would recommend Richard from mind support to anyone More...

This support has helped me better understand my mind and get on the path to understand what my brain is doing!

Richard is anything but typical in his approach to helping his clients. Not only does he listen and get to know you, but he also educates you about your brain and how it works. The reasons behind our actions and more.
During our first session I was given some "homework" to do for the next 7 days leading up to our second session. I never really thought anything of it, until I was faced with one of my usual triggers 4 days into that 7-day period. To my delight, that trigger response was nothing compared to what it would have been had I not sought Richard's expertise. And that was just the beginning! There is still a lot to work through for me, & I recommend Richard 100%. His awesome communication off the clock as well as during a session are second to none. I am a work in progress and will continue to work with Richard for the near future. He will always also be my go-to beyond that. More...

At first the thought of working with a therapist seemed frightening and intimidating but with Richard you won’t feel that way at all!
Richard has been nothing but patient, understanding, supportive and made me feel like, he really is on my side cheering me on to do and be my best self! Almost like a dear friend (that’s how comfortable I felt working with him).
After sharing my experiences with Richard he has given me profound advice and interesting tools and exercises I have easily used! During the time I had worked with Richard I have come to better understand myself in the way that I think, what I do and why?! I had no idea how important this was until he addressed it. Richard will make you realize you really can be your best-self with the endless opportunities life presents all around us, it’s up to YOU to make it happen! For anyone wanting to see a change in their thinking and unhealthy habits broken, talking to Richard would be very beneficial for a new change in your life! I’m so grateful for my self love/healing journey I started with Richard, every step of the way has been a wonderful experience 😊I would highly recommend working with Richard he is super professional and down to earth✌🏽 Many blessings to everyone who reads this! 🙏🏽 More...

There was no questioning my 5-Star Rating for Richard.

After 14-Years of no contact with my own Father, I was reached out to for help from someone in his life. As you can imagine after 14-years of no contact it wasn’t something that wasn’t taken lightly and a lot to absorb. I decided the best thing to do was to accept my father back into my life as I didn’t want to regret anything later in life.

After learning that he was on a wait list through the public health sector and it would be months before he could see someone, I took matters into my own hands.
I done a lot of research around Taranaki and spent some time investigating as I wanted the best for my Father. I came across Mind Support and decided to reach out and hope for the best.

The moment I heard back from Richard, was the moment things changed forever, for the better. Richard made the earliest time available which was within a day of contact. I went along to the first session with my Father and Richard. From that moment on, I knew I had made a good choice. Richard was very welcoming and open. He was aware of the circumstances between myself and my father and was very understanding.
We first saw Richard back in December 2021 and we are now in March 2022. From that very first session to now, my Father is a completely different person from the first moment I saw him after 14-years to now.

I cannot recommend Mind Support enough. He has helped my Father in many more ways than one. No only has he helped him but he’s helped rebuild a broken relationship of 14-years and guided my Father in the right direction to rebuild the broken pieces after many years. I am now willing to accept my Father back into my life because of the help he has received. The trust I put in Richard has helped me put faith into my relationship with my father.

I will be recommending Mind Support to anyone. More...

Richard guided me through one of my most challenging times. I sought out help when I was overwhelmed with anxiety and uncertainty around my situation. Richard provided a holistic, practical and positive approach to helping me navigate through it. He was a great listener and I really felt he understood the weight I was carrying. He gave great analogies to help re-frame a situation, with a focus mindset, perspective and relationship management. The simple tools and advice he provided, I have integrated into my daily life and am truly better for it. For this, I am so grateful for Richard and could not recommend him more highly. More...

First time working with a therapist and I am very grateful to have the opportunity to work through my personal challenges with Richard. At first I felt anxious and nervous to start the process however, Richard made me feel super comfortable with his guidance, self help tools and a genuine interest to help me with compassion. It is clear he loves what he is doing and I would highly recommend anyone who feels stuck in their lives and would like to better understand themselves. Session one has been so beneficial for me already and I can't wait to continue my self healing journey with Richard for long term results!. I have read self help books and although it does make some impact, hearing it from a professional therapist face to face who is specific to your needs is a different and wonderful experience. Simply put, Richard makes you feel like, you really matter! More...

Absolutely amazing work in one session. Helped with a better understanding of my feelings and emotions. I’m so grateful for Richard giving me his time.

Was great working with Richard. Learning how the mind works made it much in resolving problems. Looking forward to exploring more options with him.

Flexible, responsive, and patient.

Iv only had one session so far and it was great! I'm so excited to carry on working with Richard! He has already provided me with some amazing advice and information.

Richard is super nice and accommodating and perfect to talk to. He's fun and supportive and has really helped me regain my confidence and control my anxiety :)

I’m so happy to recommend Rich to anyone with anxiety or depression. I was in anxiety from 4years and he just treated me in a single session. I was so worried with my problems but the way he explained me, it’s just WOW. So guys if you suffering with any anxiety or depression, just call Richard. More...

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Reply from Mind Support

Thank you so much Nikhil for such a kind review and well done for reaching out. The answer for our problems nearly always lies within ourselves, and I just help you find it.

I had my anxiety for almost 2 years I looked everywhere trying to help myself by reading and searching online all I got is more confusion and stuck in a big loop, But wow thank you Richard today I felt confident for the first time in a while, I feel my brain is been organized for the first time, I never thought by understanding what you pointed me at could fix my problems I almost give up and start looking for medications to stop these feelings, but now I realized that medication is not the solution and everything you need is fixing the issues with your self,
Thank you so much Richard you actually changed my life More...

Richard has a wealth of knowledge to offer and imparts this knowledge in a respectful and thoughtful way. Richards way of practice keeps one on track and feeling empowered. Highly recommend.

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Reply from Mind Support

Thank you so much Phaedra, and I’m really stoked you have increased me to 5 stars :-) It has been an absolute pleasure working with you and I really have enjoyed our conversations.

Thank you thank you thank you!
Richard, you are so easy to talk to. Richard helped my son with issues that medical doctors could not help him with. Fully explained to my son what he doing and made him so relaxed and welcome. I can’t wait to set my appointment up. More...

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Reply from Mind Support

Hi Amanda, what a wonderful and unexpected review. Thank you so much. It was an absolute pleasure to be of assistance to your son. He is an amazing young man. Please send him my best wishes. Thanks again, Richard

I have learned so much knowledge and tools to use in my relationships with others/anxiety
Best councilor I have had
Highly recommended
Keep up the great work Richard

I have been working with Richard via Skype over the past month and defienitly will be continueing. Richards approach to thearapy sessions is unlike any past thearapists I've seen. If you are a person that is interested not only in the general theariputic methods but also interested in learning about how your brain and body work to make you feel and be how you are, then Richard is the perfect fit for you. I wholeheartedly believe that Richard is in this profession because he has a passion for helping people. He has opened my eyes to things a typical person would never even imagine to think about. I leave each session with my expectations blown out the water and would highly reccommend him to anyone seeking a respecatable thearipst. More...

Really helped me understand how my brain functions when your feeling depressed or anxious about whatever is happening in your life

Knowledgeable and compassionate, Richard has been supporting my partner and I at a challenging time for us. Have not started the hypnotherapy process (so can't speak for its effectiveness), but Richard's counselling conduct has been excellent.

Richard was very helpful, respectful and understanding of my problems/needs. Felt allot more positive and given me some direction in life! I highly recommend his services and will spread the word! More...

Great experience will definitely recommend to someone who needs help

The councillor was really good we talked about the main things that have been troubling me and is really nice