Description
Wandering Minds Psychology – Wellington Psychologist & Coach
About Maya Crawley & Her Practice
Wandering Minds Psychology is led by Maya Crawley, an experienced and compassionate Registered Psychologist based in Wellington with over 15 years of clinical experience in New Zealand and abroad. Maya takes a holistic, client-centered approach that values the client as the expert in their own life, using high-support strategies grounded in evidence-based practice.
Services & Areas of Expertise
Maya supports individuals, couples, and groups, offering both in-person sessions in Wellington and virtual therapy online.
She specialises in working with high-achieving professionals, creatives, and small business owners, focusing on:
- Anxiety, depression, stress, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, burnout
- Career and study challenges (including PhD coaching), life transitions
- ADHD, neurodivergence, confidence, and self-esteem
- Relationship difficulties, blended family dynamics, couples support
- Women’s issues such as returning to work, workplace barriers, and parenting
- Grief, motivation, and mindfulness practices
Therapeutic Approach
Maya’s approach blends:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness-based strategies
- Positive Psychology
- Strengths-based, person-centred, and solution-focused work
- Narrative, schema, and compassion-focused therapy
- Trauma-informed approaches and coaching techniques
She also integrates mindfulness and yoga teaching into her work, drawing on her research in mindfulness, stress, and burnout.
Accreditation & Professional Memberships
- Registered Psychologist, New Zealand Psychologists Board
- Member of NZ Psychological Society and other professional organisations
- Holds an MA in Psychology (First Class Honours) and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology
Location, Availability & Fees
Location & Contact Details
- Address: Level 8, 2 Woodward Street, Wellington CBD
- Address: 35 McKinley Crescent, Wellington 6021
- Website: https://wanderingminds.co.nz/ (Coming Soon)
- Profile Listing: https://www.talkingworks.co.nz/listing/maya-crawley/
- Profile Listing: https://www.psychologytoday.com/nz/counselling/maya-crawley-wellington-wg/941622
- Phone: 021 913 366
- Email: maya@wanderingminds.co.nz
Appointment Options:
- In-person sessions during business hours
- Some evening and weekend availability
- Online and phone sessions available across New Zealand
