Relationship Issues Therapists in Christchurch
Heart and Mind: Couples & Relationship Counselling
Counsellor, NZCCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Christchurch 8013
I'm a relationship counsellor working with couples, families, parents, and individuals.
I specialise in Attachment-based therapy: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and families, and Neufeld Institute for parenting and children. In addition to Person-Centered, Narrative, Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. "The quality of our life is ultimately determined by the quality of our relationships" - Esther Perel.
I'm a relationship counsellor working with couples, families, parents, and individuals.
I specialise in Attachment-based therapy: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and families, and Neufeld Institute for parenting and children. In addition to Person-Centered, Narrative, Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. "The quality of our life is ultimately determined by the quality of our relationships" - Esther Perel.
I specialize in trauma work, mental health support, non-violence education and relationship counselling.
Kia ora, my name is Jesse Nelson. I am passionate about working with people shoulder to shoulder to create a shared and safe space where we can journey together through life. I know it can get hard at times for all of us. I love to build rapport and connection so trust can develop quickly. I like to contract honesty as part of the work we will do together so you can feel free to be you.
Remember you are the expert of your life and I am only the facilitator of change providing a space where you can feel comfortable and vulnerable enough to make the changes you want. I will hold onto hope on your behalf and notice it when it emerges.
I specialize in trauma work, mental health support, non-violence education and relationship counselling.
Kia ora, my name is Jesse Nelson. I am passionate about working with people shoulder to shoulder to create a shared and safe space where we can journey together through life. I know it can get hard at times for all of us. I love to build rapport and connection so trust can develop quickly. I like to contract honesty as part of the work we will do together so you can feel free to be you.
Remember you are the expert of your life and I am only the facilitator of change providing a space where you can feel comfortable and vulnerable enough to make the changes you want. I will hold onto hope on your behalf and notice it when it emerges.
Kate Todd Coaching and Counselling
Counsellor, MCouns, MNZAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Christchurch 8053
As a therapist and Executive Coach I have a special interest in supporting clients to manage ADHD, Menopause, Relationships, Separation, Grief and our relationship with eating.
I am a Solution Focused trained counsellor which means we will look at how your life is now, what changes you would like to make, what is holding you back from that and learning your strengths to help you to move forward. We live in busy and emotionally demanding times and my hope is to provide you with some space to focus on your needs away from the pressure of life and work. I welcome working with clients from all walks of life. We will work together to figure out how you would like your life to be, identify the roadblocks and look at ways for you to make positive changes in your life.
As a therapist and Executive Coach I have a special interest in supporting clients to manage ADHD, Menopause, Relationships, Separation, Grief and our relationship with eating.
I am a Solution Focused trained counsellor which means we will look at how your life is now, what changes you would like to make, what is holding you back from that and learning your strengths to help you to move forward. We live in busy and emotionally demanding times and my hope is to provide you with some space to focus on your needs away from the pressure of life and work. I welcome working with clients from all walks of life. We will work together to figure out how you would like your life to be, identify the roadblocks and look at ways for you to make positive changes in your life.
I help individuals and couples navigate challenges like trust issues, communication struggles, infidelity, and poly relationship dynamics.
You’re someone who cares deeply about your relationships, but something just isn’t working. Maybe you’re stuck in the same arguments, feeling unheard, or unsure whether to stay or leave. It could be the pain of infidelity, the confusion of navigating poly dynamics, or simply feeling like you’ve lost the connection you once had. You want more than a quick fix. You want to feel seen, understood, and supported as you figure out what’s next. You’re looking for clarity, for deeper connection, and for a way forward that actually feels right. If that sounds like you, you’re exactly who I work best with.
I help individuals and couples navigate challenges like trust issues, communication struggles, infidelity, and poly relationship dynamics.
You’re someone who cares deeply about your relationships, but something just isn’t working. Maybe you’re stuck in the same arguments, feeling unheard, or unsure whether to stay or leave. It could be the pain of infidelity, the confusion of navigating poly dynamics, or simply feeling like you’ve lost the connection you once had. You want more than a quick fix. You want to feel seen, understood, and supported as you figure out what’s next. You’re looking for clarity, for deeper connection, and for a way forward that actually feels right. If that sounds like you, you’re exactly who I work best with.
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.
#1 Relationship Expert, Couples Therapist & Author
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Many successful professionals struggle with relationship issues like broken communication, constant conflicts, lost intimacy, or trust rebuilding.
Grant has helped thousands of couples go from loneliness to a warm, intimate connection as best friends and lovers—often in less than 60 days. With over 40 years of experience, he provides practical innovative tools for resolving conflicts, rebuilding trust, restoring intimacy, and creating the loving relationship you deserve.
Many successful professionals struggle with relationship issues like broken communication, constant conflicts, lost intimacy, or trust rebuilding.
Grant has helped thousands of couples go from loneliness to a warm, intimate connection as best friends and lovers—often in less than 60 days. With over 40 years of experience, he provides practical innovative tools for resolving conflicts, rebuilding trust, restoring intimacy, and creating the loving relationship you deserve.
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.
In my practice, I provide a variety of 'talk therapies' (such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Person Centered, and Gestalt Therapy), Mindfulness, and Imago Relationship Therapy.
Living an extraordinary and joyful life is about ending the mental suffering when events outside of your control occur. With training and qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I will empower you to manage and overcome anxiety, burnout, grief, trauma, and low moods; so that you will restore and enjoy confidence, self-esteem, health, well-being, and better relationships. I work exclusively with adults of all ages; and welcome cultural, sexual, gender, and neuro diversity.
In my practice, I provide a variety of 'talk therapies' (such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Person Centered, and Gestalt Therapy), Mindfulness, and Imago Relationship Therapy.
Living an extraordinary and joyful life is about ending the mental suffering when events outside of your control occur. With training and qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, and NLP, I will empower you to manage and overcome anxiety, burnout, grief, trauma, and low moods; so that you will restore and enjoy confidence, self-esteem, health, well-being, and better relationships. I work exclusively with adults of all ages; and welcome cultural, sexual, gender, and neuro diversity.
Through self-awareness we can uncover unconscious beliefs and behaviours that impact our relationship with ourselves, others, and the world.
I am a registered psychotherapist and have a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology, I am certified in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and I am a certified Buddhist chaplain. I work with adults experiencing a range of personal issues. If you are looking for a deeper level of understanding as to how you got to be as you are and how you might move forward, I can help.
Through self-awareness we can uncover unconscious beliefs and behaviours that impact our relationship with ourselves, others, and the world.
I am a registered psychotherapist and have a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology, I am certified in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and I am a certified Buddhist chaplain. I work with adults experiencing a range of personal issues. If you are looking for a deeper level of understanding as to how you got to be as you are and how you might move forward, I can help.
My main areas of specialty are: Creative and performance industries; Existential concerns (the search for meaning, purpose, or direction); Depression and anxiety; Relationship issues; Gay, lesbian, and bisexual concerns; Transgender and gender identity issues (including desistance and detransition); Sexuality; Jungian, transpersonal, and depth psychology.
I am a fully-qualified registered counsellor based in Christchurch, Rolleston, and online. I have 12 years of full-time private practice experience. My counselling style is warm, interactive, exploratory, and methodical.
My main areas of specialty are: Creative and performance industries; Existential concerns (the search for meaning, purpose, or direction); Depression and anxiety; Relationship issues; Gay, lesbian, and bisexual concerns; Transgender and gender identity issues (including desistance and detransition); Sexuality; Jungian, transpersonal, and depth psychology.
I am a fully-qualified registered counsellor based in Christchurch, Rolleston, and online. I have 12 years of full-time private practice experience. My counselling style is warm, interactive, exploratory, and methodical.
I have particular experience working with teens, young adults and men of all ages facing challenges like addiction, anxiety, depression, insomnia, grief, relationship issues, traumas and workplace/school stress.
My approach is Person-Centred and Narrative Therapy, which means we’ll work together at your pace, without judgment. We’ll explore how life experiences, relationships, and societal pressures shape your story—and how you can rewrite it in a way that empowers you.
I have particular experience working with teens, young adults and men of all ages facing challenges like addiction, anxiety, depression, insomnia, grief, relationship issues, traumas and workplace/school stress.
My approach is Person-Centred and Narrative Therapy, which means we’ll work together at your pace, without judgment. We’ll explore how life experiences, relationships, and societal pressures shape your story—and how you can rewrite it in a way that empowers you.
Meet Our Relationship Issues Counsellors
Are you or your child facing mental health difficulties like depression, mental breakdown, self-harm, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship struggles, or self-esteem issues?
As a therapist, I believe in utilizing an eclectic approach to treatment, drawing from a diverse range of evidence-based therapies. My practice integrates principles from ACT, CBT, DBT, FBT, and EMDR. In addition to therapy, I also provide comprehensive assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),cognitive difficulties, & support ADHD assessment process.
Are you or your child facing mental health difficulties like depression, mental breakdown, self-harm, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship struggles, or self-esteem issues?
As a therapist, I believe in utilizing an eclectic approach to treatment, drawing from a diverse range of evidence-based therapies. My practice integrates principles from ACT, CBT, DBT, FBT, and EMDR. In addition to therapy, I also provide comprehensive assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),cognitive difficulties, & support ADHD assessment process.
I believe that a good foundation for a counselling relationship is built through trust and mutual respect.
I currently have space for new clients in February/March. Struggling to cope with life or in crisis? Give me a call or text and we can have a chat about how I can help. I enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds. I use a combination of approaches and skill building strategies to assist in creating change. If you are new to counselling check out my blog on "Getting the most out of therapy" . I have experience in working with young people and all age ranges, neurodiversity and trauma. Take advantage of $20 discount on the first session.
I believe that a good foundation for a counselling relationship is built through trust and mutual respect.
I currently have space for new clients in February/March. Struggling to cope with life or in crisis? Give me a call or text and we can have a chat about how I can help. I enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds. I use a combination of approaches and skill building strategies to assist in creating change. If you are new to counselling check out my blog on "Getting the most out of therapy" . I have experience in working with young people and all age ranges, neurodiversity and trauma. Take advantage of $20 discount on the first session.
Tim Robinson - Counsellor- men's wellbeing/anxiety
Counsellor, MPsych, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Online Only
Other areas of interest include: grief, trauma, relationship issues, career aspirations/transitions, anxiety disorders (in general) and men's mental health.
I work collaboratively with clients to help them decide on the best next steps forward. Through discussion, clarity is provided, as well as tools others have found successful in moving forward. Ultimately though, I feel the client is the "driving force" as to what they want from therapy.
Other areas of interest include: grief, trauma, relationship issues, career aspirations/transitions, anxiety disorders (in general) and men's mental health.
I work collaboratively with clients to help them decide on the best next steps forward. Through discussion, clarity is provided, as well as tools others have found successful in moving forward. Ultimately though, I feel the client is the "driving force" as to what they want from therapy.
I am a Doctorate-level qualified Clinical Psychologist who can help with assessment & therapy for mental health needs, personal problems or relationship issues.
I help clients with anxiety (now better understood as the anxiety, obsessive-compulsive & stress-related conditions) & depression using CBT; recovery from PTSD using Cognitive Processing Therapy; and Schema Therapy for unresolved childhood issues, low sense of self-worth & relationship problems. I help with understanding & addressing a range of life issues.
I am a Doctorate-level qualified Clinical Psychologist who can help with assessment & therapy for mental health needs, personal problems or relationship issues.
I help clients with anxiety (now better understood as the anxiety, obsessive-compulsive & stress-related conditions) & depression using CBT; recovery from PTSD using Cognitive Processing Therapy; and Schema Therapy for unresolved childhood issues, low sense of self-worth & relationship problems. I help with understanding & addressing a range of life issues.
You deserved to be heard for yourself or your relationship with your loved ones.
People come with different issues and concerns. Some respond to a particular therapeutic modality, while others prefer tools and models. I use an eclectic approach encompassing all these things to help you address concerns and issues. I also offer optional homework that you can do between sessions, which can help with learning and change.
You deserved to be heard for yourself or your relationship with your loved ones.
People come with different issues and concerns. Some respond to a particular therapeutic modality, while others prefer tools and models. I use an eclectic approach encompassing all these things to help you address concerns and issues. I also offer optional homework that you can do between sessions, which can help with learning and change.
My Special Clients are Clients seeking Help for Anxiety/Depression, Stress, Work & Relationship Difficulties, Alcohol, Gambling, Grief/Bereavement & Other Issues.
I am a Registered Psychologist (New Zealand) with over 30 years experience in working with a variety of clients from many different Nationalities and Ethnicities using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Data-Driven approaches that provide results for individuals.
My Special Clients are Clients seeking Help for Anxiety/Depression, Stress, Work & Relationship Difficulties, Alcohol, Gambling, Grief/Bereavement & Other Issues.
I am a Registered Psychologist (New Zealand) with over 30 years experience in working with a variety of clients from many different Nationalities and Ethnicities using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Data-Driven approaches that provide results for individuals.
A typical treatment plan will involve building a safe, therapeutic relationship, outlining goals, stressors and change that you would like to occur.
Kia ora, my name is Toni (ko Toni toku ingoa). I have been a counsellor for the past 12 years and early in my journey discovered my philosophy of counselling - "to be seen". What does that mean? For you to be seen in the room, authentically as you are, in a space free of judgment and assumption, for myself to be seen in the room as I am, and for that which is not yet known, to be seen. I worked for 10 years at Familial Trust supporting families/individual affected by addiction. I currently volunteer for FDS Aotearoa. I am also a qualified ACC counsellor working with survivors of sexual violence.
A typical treatment plan will involve building a safe, therapeutic relationship, outlining goals, stressors and change that you would like to occur.
Kia ora, my name is Toni (ko Toni toku ingoa). I have been a counsellor for the past 12 years and early in my journey discovered my philosophy of counselling - "to be seen". What does that mean? For you to be seen in the room, authentically as you are, in a space free of judgment and assumption, for myself to be seen in the room as I am, and for that which is not yet known, to be seen. I worked for 10 years at Familial Trust supporting families/individual affected by addiction. I currently volunteer for FDS Aotearoa. I am also a qualified ACC counsellor working with survivors of sexual violence.
Donna Steel Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Christchurch 8014
My specialty areas are working alongside clients experiencing issues due to Trauma, Addiction, Anorexia, Anxiety, ADHD, Adoption, Depression, Identity, and Relationship/breakdowns.
I believe that it's my job to create a warm inviting space for my clients, a space where you are able to feel safe and be able to talk about what is important for you while exploring what you may need. I work from a Strength-Based Person-Centered approach and at times may utilize other modalities such as CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), DBT, Narrative Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, Trauma informed mindfulness, Art therapy using an Open Studio Therapy approach and Sand Tray Therapy. I also provide ACC Sensitive Claims Counselling.
My specialty areas are working alongside clients experiencing issues due to Trauma, Addiction, Anorexia, Anxiety, ADHD, Adoption, Depression, Identity, and Relationship/breakdowns.
I believe that it's my job to create a warm inviting space for my clients, a space where you are able to feel safe and be able to talk about what is important for you while exploring what you may need. I work from a Strength-Based Person-Centered approach and at times may utilize other modalities such as CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), DBT, Narrative Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, Trauma informed mindfulness, Art therapy using an Open Studio Therapy approach and Sand Tray Therapy. I also provide ACC Sensitive Claims Counselling.
• Family and Relationship Difficulties
I’m Kathryn Fee, a counsellor committed to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds as they navigate personal challenges. I firmly believe that every individual is deserving of profound respect and dignity. My counselling approach is rooted in accessibility, autonomy, and empathy, with a primary focus on narrative therapy and person-centred techniques to empower clients to understand and reshape their personal journeys.
• Family and Relationship Difficulties
I’m Kathryn Fee, a counsellor committed to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds as they navigate personal challenges. I firmly believe that every individual is deserving of profound respect and dignity. My counselling approach is rooted in accessibility, autonomy, and empathy, with a primary focus on narrative therapy and person-centred techniques to empower clients to understand and reshape their personal journeys.
Relationship Issues Counsellors
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.