Tend offers free 30-minute video consults with a qualified mental health clinician. No waitlists, no enrolment, no cost and open to all New Zealanders 16+.
Private, confidential and free for everyone in NZ over 16. Available 8am to 8pm, weekdays.
FREE support for everyone
We offer a safe, confidential and judgement-free space. Our clinicians can help with:
- Anxiety and overthinking
- Body image and self-esteem
- Burnout and low motivation
- Bullying or difficult dynamics at home or work
- Early intervention of drugs and alcohol abuse
- Family challenges
- Grief and coping with change
- Money worries
- Low mood or mild depression
- Resilience building
- Relationship challenges and loneliness
- Workplace stress
⚠️ This service is not suitable for emergencies, complex or long-term mental health needs, or situations where medication is required. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 111, go to your nearest emergency department or call your local mental health crisis team.
Open 8am - 8pm weekdays
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Our mental health clinicians
Miki Piper - Health Improvement Practitioner
Miki gets that life can feel messy and overwhelming. She's here to help you figure out what really matters to you and give you practical ways to handle whatever's going on.
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Christina Webb - Health Improvement Practitioner
Christina's passionate about helping you connect the dots between your thoughts, feelings and actions. She'll give you practical tools you can actually use day-to-day to feel more in control.
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Sinead McCarthy - Health Improvement Practitioner
Sinead believes in the power of small, positive changes. She'll create a safe space where you feel genuinely supported and give you practical tools to navigate whatever you're facing.
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Waimaria Awa - Health Improvement Practitioner
Waimaria weaves mātauranga Māori into her practice, creating a space where you feel genuinely seen and supported. She's here to help you navigate your wellbeing journey in a way that honours you.
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Ria Akuhata - Health Improvement Practitioner
Ria believes everyone deserves to feel supported and seen. She takes a whānau-centred, holistic approach to help you find balance and build confidence through small, meaningful steps.
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Aaron O'Connell - Clinical Psychologist & Health Improvement Practitioner
Aaron's been supporting people through life's ups and downs for over 30 years. He's all about giving you practical strategies that actually work so you can build a life with more meaning and balance.
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How to book your free session
Download the Tend app and create an account
Tap 'Free mental health consult' on the app home page
Choose your clinician and a time and date that suits you
Your clinician will video-call at your booked time. Make sure you're somewhere quiet and private.
Get a focused action plan and start feeling better today
What this service is not suitable for
This free service is designed for mild to moderate mental health concerns. It is not suitable if you:
- Need a medical certificate - request one here
- Are experiencing complex or long-term mental health conditions
- Need medication or a prescription.
- Are in crisis or immediate danger
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 111 or go to your nearest emergency department. You can also contact your local mental health crisis team.
Need longer-term mental health support or medication?
Work with a GP or Nurse Practitioner to create a personalised mental health action plan tailored to your needs.
During a 30-minute appointment, we’ll talk through what you’re experiencing, assess your symptoms and work with you to provide the right support and treatment options.
Appointments are available online through the Tend app or at any Tend clinic. Standard consultation fees apply.
Available to enrolled patients only.
Frequently asked questions
Our team of mental health professionals include mental health nurses, clinical psychologist, occupational therapist, alcohol and drug counsellors and health improvement practitioners.
At Tend, our HIPs are part of the care team and their services are free for all patients. They work closely with doctors, nurses and health coaches to support your overall well-being.
Sessions with a HIP are 30 minutes and focused on practical strategies you can apply immediately. Whether you need support for mental health challenges or help making positive lifestyle changes, our HIPs provide a welcoming, stigma-free space to help you take control of your health.
