Opening Doors Ltd. are based in Whangarei and offer a range of services based around the wellbeing of the community

Our services are driven by a belief that given the tools an Individual, family or community can be empowered to maximize and reach their own defined potential.

We believe that this can only be attained by using a Cognitive Behavioural based approach and working collaboratively towards mutually agreed goals.

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a mixture of cognitive techniques (how we think) and behavioral techniques (how we act). It is a psychological method that is based on scientific principles and supported by research of over 20 years that has shown it to be effective for a wide range of problems. This means CBT is ‘evidence based’.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is very much a collaborative approach to problem-solving. At Opening Doors we work with individuals by setting goals that are mutually agreed. These goals are actively reviewed to attain the best result for the client. Read more

Unlike other therapies that spend a lot of time delving into a persons past the CBT approach most commonly focuses on current issues. Although in some cases, the client’s present and past may need to be discussed, assessed and addressed.