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Tend Online Mental Health Service

Mental Health Service, Addiction

Today

8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Description

Feeling overwhelmed. Let's talk.

Try a free 30-min video consult with a mental wellness clinician in the Tend app.

Download the Tend app here

Staff

You will talk to a Health Improvement Practitioner. They are qualified mental health clinicians.

A Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) is a registered mental health professional who works within general practice to provide immediate, practical support for mental health and well-being. In New Zealand, HIPs are trained to offer brief, evidence-based interventions for a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties and lifestyle changes.

Meet our HIPs here

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Hours

8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Consult hours with our Health Improvement Practitioners are 8am - 8pm, Monday to Friday.
We are open during the holiday period, only closed on public holidays. 

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.

Programmes

Tend Online Mental Health Service

Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. Whether you're dealing with stress from work or school, navigating family challenges, going through a breakup, struggling with sleepless nights, or just feeling lonely. When everything piles up at once, it's completely natural to feel like it's too much. That doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you. It just means you're human and you're going through a lot right now. Reaching out for a little extra support can make all the difference. We're here for you, whenever you need us. How we can help you: Anxiety & overthinking Breakups & relationships Bullying or toxic dynamics Loneliness & feeling stuck Stress, overwhelm or burnout Trouble sleeping Whatever you're going through, our clinicians can help. Have a chat with someone who gets it and who'll give you real strategies to work through life's messy moments.

Programme Areas

Helplines / e-mental health, Alcohol or drug addiction, Mental health, Other addictions

Programme Type

Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Counselling and support, e-mental health apps and online tools, Other addictions counselling and support

Regions

All of New Zealand

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral

Referral Process

You do not need to be enrolled with Tend and do not need a GP referral. We see patients over 16 years.

You just need a phone, with wi-fi connection. Make sure you take the video-call in a safe quiet space.

How to book:

  • Download the Tend app
  • Create an account
  • Book an appointment
  • Have a consultation
Description

Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. Whether you're dealing with stress from work or school, navigating family challenges, going through a breakup, struggling with sleepless nights, or just feeling lonely. 

When everything piles up at once, it's completely natural to feel like it's too much. That doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you. It just means you're human and you're going through a lot right now.

Reaching out for a little extra support can make all the difference. We're here for you, whenever you need us.

How we can help you:

  • Anxiety & overthinking
  • Breakups & relationships
  • Bullying or toxic dynamics
  • Loneliness & feeling stuck
  • Stress, overwhelm or burnout
  • Trouble sleeping

Whatever you're going through, our clinicians can help. Have a chat with someone who gets it and who'll give you real strategies to work through life's messy moments.

Contact Details

8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

This page was last updated at 11:08AM on December 22, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Tend Online Mental Health Service.