At Wellbeing Aotearoa, the vision is about supporting wellbeing from the ground up. We guide organisations and individuals on how to establish strong foundations to their wellbeing.

Wellbeing Aotearoa uses evidence-based research in neuroscience; attachment theory;  trauma-informed care and positive psychology around the framework of Te Whare Tapa Whā in our models of wellbeing. We are all about striving to honour the principles of Partnership, Protection, and Participation in all that we do.

Some services we offer: Helping The Helpers, Trauma Services, Private Practice, Growth Mindsets, Workshops.

Dr Kristen Hamling is the person behind Wellbeing Aeoteroa. She is a professional psychologist, facilitator, coach, and researcher with a formal educational background (BSc(Hons), MAppPsych, PhD (Wellbeing)). now 46 and a psychologist for 20 years, Kristen has supported and educated thousands of people over the years on how to deal with traumatic events.  Schools, emergency service organisations and multiple corporate organisations through to diverse government agencies.

About Wellbeing Aotearoa

At Wellbeing Aotearoa, we believe that just as a tree needs a stable foundation to grow, so do humans. With a solid foundation, people can then branch out into the world to explore, play, learn and grow.

Wellbeing Aotearoa’s vision is to support wellbeing from the ground up. We guide organisations and individuals on how to establish strong foundations to their wellbeing.

Wellbeing Aotearoa uses evidence-based research in neuroscience; attachment theory;  trauma-informed care and positive psychology around the framework of Te Whare Tapa Whā in our models of wellbeing. We strive to honour the principles of Partnership, Protection, and Participation in all that we do.

Contact Wellbeing Aotearoa to see how we can build solid foundations to wellbeing in your organisation.

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata
What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

About Dr Kristen Hamling

Internationally respected trauma psychologist

Kristen is the person behind Wellbeing Aeoteroa. She is a professional psychologist, facilitator, coach, and researcher with a formal educational background (BSc(Hons), MAppPsych, PhD (Wellbeing)).

It was when Dr Kristen Hamling was in the Australian Army Reserve that the seed of curiosity around trauma and wellbeing was planted. She saw first-hand how deployment to places like Afghanistan and East Timor had very different effects on her fellow soldiers. Kristen became fascinated with learning how to help lessen the impact of traumatic events and, where possible, support people and companies who have been exposed to trauma.

Fast forward to 2020 – now 46 and a psychologist for 20 years, Kristen has supported and educated thousands of people over the years on how to deal with traumatic events.  Schools, emergency service organisations and multiple corporate organisations through to diverse government agencies.

Our Services