Anxiety New Zealand Trust

I spent 3 months over lockdown volunteering at AnxietyNZ, and I couldn't say enough good things, all the staff there are so lovely and always willing to help out, teach and share their advice. I learnt many great tools and skills over my time, which I am grateful for as I take them into my new chapter at University. I can't thank the staff enough as they are such a group of hardworking individuals who put all their time and effort into providing the best service and environment for their clients. I look forward to coming and visiting and giving Smokey the cat some cuddles!

I have been volunteering at Anxiety New Zealand for almost a year now and it's been such an amazing and fulfilling experience. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, and the clinic itself has a very homely feel that makes you experience a sense of calm when walking in. It is no surprise that I enjoy volunteering my time here as I actively notice the difference this organisation makes in the lives of people (and not to mention that they have the most lovely cat, Smokey!!).

I have just wrapped up 12 months of volunteering on the Anxiety NZ helpline and have had a hugely positive experience. Volunteers are so well supported and I am walking away with a greater knowledge of anxiety disorders and symptoms, experience in working with those experiencing distress, and hugely valuable relationships and connections with other volunteers. I would highly recommend volunteering with this organisation to anyone looking to give back to their community and learn more about themselves in the process.

I have just completed my Work Integrated Learning placement at Anxiety New Zealand and continuing on interning for a year. The team are incredibly welcoming and supportive people. I have had the pleasure of forming some incredible connections with the team and being able to be apart of some really awesome projects. I’ve been able to further advance my professional skills as well as learn a lot of valuable things along the way. This is thanks to the great communication and efforts of such incredibly hard working staff. Most importantly Anxiety NZ has a positive and calming environment to be in, they have really made it a place of belonging. It is a pleasure to be doing my placement for University here, and I’m looking forward to continuing on.

The admin team, volunteers, and psychologists all seem to have such a special spirit and together have made Anxiety Trust such a joy to work with. The psychologists have the best intentions and work hard to build meaningful relationships with their clients. While the on-flux of new clients is constantly overflowing, the admin team do a great job of maintaining organization and communication to the best of their abilities. I learned how to do many useful skills during my internship with the trust, and will miss the welcoming atmosphere and their beloved therapy cat, Smokey.

For the past 10 months I have volunteered on the ANZT helpline. As someone who is innately nervous and abit shy, applying here was a new challenge. The training was thorough and interesting, allowing plenty of chances for extra support and to socialise. Not only has this line opened my eyes to different people's life experience, but also the importance of helplines for mental health. I have learnt about the various ways anxiety presents itself, how I can help others (and myself) cope with anxiety and to respect the efforts made by volunteers and phone counsellors across NZ. It can be a heavy job, but ANZT works hard to ensure we volunteers have great support to provide NZ with our line 24/7. It is a truly empowering and enjoyable line to work for and I encourage anyone who is interested to volunteer here. Just know that you will be joining an amazing community if you do.

I have interned at Anxiety NZ for a month and a half now and wanted to share my experience with this great organisation. The culture at this clinic is very warm and friendly and you can see a true collaborative environment where all members of the staff contribute to the wellbeing of the client.As a student planning on becoming a future psychologist, I have nothing but fantastic things to say about working here and encourage other psych students to volunteer/intern at Anxiety NZ.

I recently received treatment at the Anxiety New Zealand clinic at St. Luke's and I can't say enough good things about my experience. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, and I felt at ease as soon as I walked in. They even made me my favorite tea. My clinician was knowledgeable and professional, and I could tell that she truly cared about my wellbeing. The treatment plan she developed for me was tailored to my specific needs, and I found it to be very effective.Overall, I would highly recommend the Anxiety New Zealand clinic at St. Luke's to anyone who is struggling with anxiety or other mental health issues. The staff there truly go above and beyond to provide the best possible care to their clients, and I am so grateful for the help and support they provided me.

I've been an intern at Anxiety NZ for nearly 5 months now, and it's been a great experience. The staff are great and very welcoming, you'll never find yourself without support.Would highly recommend volunteering here if you're looking to donate some of your time to a good cause.