Relationship Issues Therapists in Rotorua
Tena Koutou, ko Anihera Tahu-Hepworth ahau. Hello, I’m Anihera. I whakapapa back to the East Coast of the North Island and Waikaremoana in the central North Island of New Zealand. I am from Ngati Porou & Tuhoe iwi through my mother and father. Offering a confidential, compassionate and non-judgmental service for people from all walks of life. Are you needing relief from difficult life stresses and complexities? Nau mai, Haere mai, you are welcome to contact me.
Tena Koutou, ko Anihera Tahu-Hepworth ahau. Hello, I’m Anihera. I whakapapa back to the East Coast of the North Island and Waikaremoana in the central North Island of New Zealand. I am from Ngati Porou & Tuhoe iwi through my mother and father. Offering a confidential, compassionate and non-judgmental service for people from all walks of life. Are you needing relief from difficult life stresses and complexities? Nau mai, Haere mai, you are welcome to contact me.
I am passionate about supporting women through life’s most challenging and transformative seasons. I believe that healing happens in safe, supportive spaces where you can show up exactly as you are! Even if that's messy, raw, and real.
My work centres around helping women navigate pertinatal mental health, motherhood, identity shifts, body image, and the pressures we often carry silently.
Whether you’re adjusting to life after birth, struggling with food and body image, or simply feeling lost in the overwhelm of daily life, I offer compassionate, down-to-earth approach that meets you where you’re at.
I am passionate about supporting women through life’s most challenging and transformative seasons. I believe that healing happens in safe, supportive spaces where you can show up exactly as you are! Even if that's messy, raw, and real.
My work centres around helping women navigate pertinatal mental health, motherhood, identity shifts, body image, and the pressures we often carry silently.
Whether you’re adjusting to life after birth, struggling with food and body image, or simply feeling lost in the overwhelm of daily life, I offer compassionate, down-to-earth approach that meets you where you’re at.
Making that first contact to talk to someone can often be a daunting and overwhelming experience! I can assure you that once you have taken that step you will feel a sense of relief, vulnerable, but empowered too.
Making that first contact to talk to someone can often be a daunting and overwhelming experience! I can assure you that once you have taken that step you will feel a sense of relief, vulnerable, but empowered too.
You might be contending with a relationship challenge, a thorny issue in your family or at work, or a pattern of behaviour you'd like to shift.
We unpack a problem together. We explore the nature of the problem, its effects, and your evaluation of its place in your life. We find out what you want instead, how you've come to want that, and what they says about what's important to you. My approach favours doing this in a way which includes attending to ideas as well as our feelings and impulses.
You might be contending with a relationship challenge, a thorny issue in your family or at work, or a pattern of behaviour you'd like to shift.
We unpack a problem together. We explore the nature of the problem, its effects, and your evaluation of its place in your life. We find out what you want instead, how you've come to want that, and what they says about what's important to you. My approach favours doing this in a way which includes attending to ideas as well as our feelings and impulses.
Kia ora,
I offer bicultural therapy for anyone moving through grief, exhaustion, life transitions, or feeling disconnected from whānau, wairua, and the care that sustains us. My practice is grounded in kaupapa Māori values, deep listening and restorative kōrero. Together, we untangle heaviness, rekindle insight, and reconnect with purpose while honouring whakapapa and the mauri of your wellbeing. This service is grounded in bicultural therapy, which currently sits outside ACC’s physical treatment criteria. I welcome referrals from EAP and Hauora aligned providers, also offering flexible options for self-funded sessions.
Mauri ora.
Kia ora,
I offer bicultural therapy for anyone moving through grief, exhaustion, life transitions, or feeling disconnected from whānau, wairua, and the care that sustains us. My practice is grounded in kaupapa Māori values, deep listening and restorative kōrero. Together, we untangle heaviness, rekindle insight, and reconnect with purpose while honouring whakapapa and the mauri of your wellbeing. This service is grounded in bicultural therapy, which currently sits outside ACC’s physical treatment criteria. I welcome referrals from EAP and Hauora aligned providers, also offering flexible options for self-funded sessions.
Mauri ora.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past traumas, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Do you wish to heal, grow, & reclaim your natural state of bliss & love? Are you yearning for peace, deeper connections, & a sense of wholeness? Are you intelligent, creative, sensitive, & driven to make a difference in the world? Are you longing to develop resilience so life's challenges do not shake you? Do you feel a deep desire to emerge as your true self, to reach your full potential & aliveness? Are you seeking a compassionate guide who has been there, understands your pain, & can support you in accelerating your healing journey?
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past traumas, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Do you wish to heal, grow, & reclaim your natural state of bliss & love? Are you yearning for peace, deeper connections, & a sense of wholeness? Are you intelligent, creative, sensitive, & driven to make a difference in the world? Are you longing to develop resilience so life's challenges do not shake you? Do you feel a deep desire to emerge as your true self, to reach your full potential & aliveness? Are you seeking a compassionate guide who has been there, understands your pain, & can support you in accelerating your healing journey?
Neha is a warm and empathetic clinical psychologist with a vast range of experience across different settings in both India and New Zealand. Neha has conducted rigorous assessments and provide evidence-based interventions to help my clients across a variety of mental health difficulties. Neha has a keen interest in eating disorders, adjustment and grief reactions, stress induced problems, anxiety and depression. She is also bilingual, speaking both English and Hindi.
Neha is a warm and empathetic clinical psychologist with a vast range of experience across different settings in both India and New Zealand. Neha has conducted rigorous assessments and provide evidence-based interventions to help my clients across a variety of mental health difficulties. Neha has a keen interest in eating disorders, adjustment and grief reactions, stress induced problems, anxiety and depression. She is also bilingual, speaking both English and Hindi.
Many of the whai ora I see are dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, parenting pressure, or alcohol and drug use, often all mixed together.
What I offer is a space that’s calm, honest, and real. I’m not here to label you or put you in a box. I’m here to listen and get to know you. From there, we work through things together and look at practical steps that can make your day-to-day life a bit easier.
Many of the whai ora I see are dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, parenting pressure, or alcohol and drug use, often all mixed together.
What I offer is a space that’s calm, honest, and real. I’m not here to label you or put you in a box. I’m here to listen and get to know you. From there, we work through things together and look at practical steps that can make your day-to-day life a bit easier.
Originally from Brazil, I have been living in Aotearoa since 2020 and have been practicing for over 7 years. I work with adults from multiple cultures and backgrounds, offering sessions in both English and Portuguese. My practice includes supporting individuals navigating trauma, and the complexities of desire and subjectivity.
I’m a Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors, a Provider of ACC Sensitive Claims and an Analyst-in-Training Member of the Centre for Lacanian Analysis of Aotearoa. I hold an ethical commitment to the care of each person who entrusts me with their words.
Originally from Brazil, I have been living in Aotearoa since 2020 and have been practicing for over 7 years. I work with adults from multiple cultures and backgrounds, offering sessions in both English and Portuguese. My practice includes supporting individuals navigating trauma, and the complexities of desire and subjectivity.
I’m a Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors, a Provider of ACC Sensitive Claims and an Analyst-in-Training Member of the Centre for Lacanian Analysis of Aotearoa. I hold an ethical commitment to the care of each person who entrusts me with their words.
My areas of expertise include disordered eating and body image distress, pain management, anxiety, depression, PTSD, work and relationship problems, ADHD, and general life stressors.
My practice is evidence-based and draws from treatment models such as CBT, ACT, and DBT. Therapy often focuses on developing self and emotional awareness, understanding what keeps you stuck in unhelpful life patterns, and developing tools to help you move through the hard stuff and reach the goals you have set.
My areas of expertise include disordered eating and body image distress, pain management, anxiety, depression, PTSD, work and relationship problems, ADHD, and general life stressors.
My practice is evidence-based and draws from treatment models such as CBT, ACT, and DBT. Therapy often focuses on developing self and emotional awareness, understanding what keeps you stuck in unhelpful life patterns, and developing tools to help you move through the hard stuff and reach the goals you have set.
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Your relationships may be suffering, and want more peace and connection in your lives.
With individuals, I tailor our work to what best supports you, primarily using weekly psychodynamic talk therapy to help you explore how past experiences may be influencing your present.
For couples, I offer both traditional weekly sessions or weekend intensives designed for couples who want to do in a weekend what might otherwise take months.
Your relationships may be suffering, and want more peace and connection in your lives.
With individuals, I tailor our work to what best supports you, primarily using weekly psychodynamic talk therapy to help you explore how past experiences may be influencing your present.
For couples, I offer both traditional weekly sessions or weekend intensives designed for couples who want to do in a weekend what might otherwise take months.
Providing specialist relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Behavioural Issues / Child and Family Therapy / Sex and Couples Therapy. Child And Adolescent Assessments And Treatment. Specialising in trauma, neurodiversity, and relationships.
Providing specialist relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Behavioural Issues / Child and Family Therapy / Sex and Couples Therapy. Child And Adolescent Assessments And Treatment. Specialising in trauma, neurodiversity, and relationships.
I help individuals to thrive - predominately in relationship.
I'll take a Case Formation from you - to be aware of your generic journey. The current issue will be discussed and an intervention will be offered at that first session. Thereafter I follow the Treatment Plan I have written for you - however, I will deviate in accordance with your session needs. Call for an outline of my approach.
I help individuals to thrive - predominately in relationship.
I'll take a Case Formation from you - to be aware of your generic journey. The current issue will be discussed and an intervention will be offered at that first session. Thereafter I follow the Treatment Plan I have written for you - however, I will deviate in accordance with your session needs. Call for an outline of my approach.
She works with individual, couples and people in alternative relationship structures.
Shelley obtained a Doctorate of Psychology and completed post grad work in Nova Scotia Canada in 2010. She is a NZ registered clinical psychologist & served in the role of Clinical Manager of a National DBT Service. DBT is an integration of western and eastern psychological philosophies and along with EMDR and CBT based prolonged exposure, is one of Shelley’s preferred therapeutic models for working with emotional regulation, complex needs and trauma.
She works with individual, couples and people in alternative relationship structures.
Shelley obtained a Doctorate of Psychology and completed post grad work in Nova Scotia Canada in 2010. She is a NZ registered clinical psychologist & served in the role of Clinical Manager of a National DBT Service. DBT is an integration of western and eastern psychological philosophies and along with EMDR and CBT based prolonged exposure, is one of Shelley’s preferred therapeutic models for working with emotional regulation, complex needs and trauma.
If you are struggling with a personal or relational issue or maybe you are facing an obstacle for the first time, having the space to breathe & to be deeply heard is like receiving one of life's greatest gifts.
I have experience working with a wide range of issues & my counselling practice is deeply compassionate & encouraging. I mainly use talking therapy techniques & I offer Art Therapy which can be particularly useful to gain a deeper understanding of your emotions & experiences.
If you are struggling with a personal or relational issue or maybe you are facing an obstacle for the first time, having the space to breathe & to be deeply heard is like receiving one of life's greatest gifts.
I have experience working with a wide range of issues & my counselling practice is deeply compassionate & encouraging. I mainly use talking therapy techniques & I offer Art Therapy which can be particularly useful to gain a deeper understanding of your emotions & experiences.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship strain, unresolved trauma, or the weight of past experiences.
I support adults navigating ADHD, relationships, grief, trauma and life transitions. Using a warm, person-centred and trauma-informed approach, I offer practical tools, clarity and emotional support to help you heal, grow and build a more grounded, empowered life.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship strain, unresolved trauma, or the weight of past experiences.
I support adults navigating ADHD, relationships, grief, trauma and life transitions. Using a warm, person-centred and trauma-informed approach, I offer practical tools, clarity and emotional support to help you heal, grow and build a more grounded, empowered life.
Whether your marriage feels on the brink or you simply want deeper connection, I provide a safe, structured space to realign love and leadership.
With 40+ years experience, advanced training in Gottman, EFT, Imago, and our transformation model, I work with executives, founders, and entrepreneurial couples rebuilding connection—often in days not months. Unlike traditional therapy, I integrate mentoring, leadership principles, and therapeutic tools delivering rapid results in both relationships and life
Whether your marriage feels on the brink or you simply want deeper connection, I provide a safe, structured space to realign love and leadership.
With 40+ years experience, advanced training in Gottman, EFT, Imago, and our transformation model, I work with executives, founders, and entrepreneurial couples rebuilding connection—often in days not months. Unlike traditional therapy, I integrate mentoring, leadership principles, and therapeutic tools delivering rapid results in both relationships and life
I see individuals over the age of 18 for a wide number of needs. People come to counselling because they want changes in their lives and are unsure how to make those changes. Often they are stuck in stories or habits of the past , or traumas have locked them into unhelpful ways of being. People use therapy to achieve those goals and then move on.
I see individuals over the age of 18 for a wide number of needs. People come to counselling because they want changes in their lives and are unsure how to make those changes. Often they are stuck in stories or habits of the past , or traumas have locked them into unhelpful ways of being. People use therapy to achieve those goals and then move on.
I support children, teens, adults and families navigating trauma, grief, sexual violence, domestic abuse, and relationship challenges.
I specialize in empowering clients to reclaim their sense of agency, guiding them to recognize their role in shaping their lives. By fostering self-understanding and collaboration, I help clients connect with their own histories and explore new perspectives through the integration of tales, books, archetypes, and movies.
I support children, teens, adults and families navigating trauma, grief, sexual violence, domestic abuse, and relationship challenges.
I specialize in empowering clients to reclaim their sense of agency, guiding them to recognize their role in shaping their lives. By fostering self-understanding and collaboration, I help clients connect with their own histories and explore new perspectives through the integration of tales, books, archetypes, and movies.
I support clients with varying issues, from anxiety, relationship difficulties and body image to disordered eating and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
If you find yourself struggling with low self-esteem, caught in unhelpful patterns, experiencing obsessive/unwanted thoughts, feeling like food controls you or feeling disconnected from your body, know that there is a path to improving your life and healing. I am here to help provide the support you need to grow and heal in order to reach your goals.
I support clients with varying issues, from anxiety, relationship difficulties and body image to disordered eating and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
If you find yourself struggling with low self-esteem, caught in unhelpful patterns, experiencing obsessive/unwanted thoughts, feeling like food controls you or feeling disconnected from your body, know that there is a path to improving your life and healing. I am here to help provide the support you need to grow and heal in order to reach your goals.
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What types of relationship issues can therapists help with?
Therapists who specialise in relationships work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of issues. Common concerns include communication problems, infidelity, intimacy difficulties, and navigating major life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, or caregiving. Family therapists may also address parent–child conflict, sibling rivalry, or other complex family dynamics.
What are the different types of therapy for relationship issues?
Relationship issues can be addressed through different types of therapy depending on whether you’re seeking help as an individual, couple, or family. In individual therapy, the focus is often on helping an individual understand how their own patterns, attachment style, and past experiences may be shaping their current relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), attachment therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) are three common forms of individual treatment that can help individuals understand their current relationship dynamics and improve their relationship quality. Couples therapy often uses other forms of evidence-based treatment, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) or the Gottman Method. Rather than focusing on the individual, these approaches focus on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional bonds between individuals in a relationship. Similarly, family therapy often focuses on communication but also examines how larger-scale dynamics—such as how parenting styles, generational differences, or sibling roles—may shape family relationships.
What actually happens in a therapy session for relationship issues?
The structure of a session depends on whether therapy involves one person or multiple people. In individual sessions, the focus may be on exploring personal patterns, role-playing difficult conversations, practicing listening skills, or setting goals for handling conflict. In couples or family sessions, each person is encouraged to share their perspective while the therapist helps uncover underlying emotions, highlight unhelpful interaction patterns, and guide more constructive communication.
How can I find an effective relationship therapist?
Finding a therapist who is a good fit for your needs, either for individual, couples, or family therapy, is critical to ensure effective therapy. Psychology Today’s online directory makes it easy to search for therapists who specialise in relationship issues, as well as related topics like marriage counselling. The platform offers filters to help you find a provider who fits your needs, such as gender, location, and fees. While the Psychology Today directory also offers the ability to filter by insurance type, it’s important to note that insurance may not cover many types of relationship therapy, such as couples counselling, so it’s important to inquire with your insurance plan about specific coverage details if intending to use insurance for therapy.