Couples Counselling Therapists in Dunedin

India Hughes-Chang
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified
Dunedin 9011
My counselling work is built on a safe, trusting
relationship
between myself and the young person.
I am an experienced and passionate Counsellor specialised in working with children, teenagers, and young adults. I am committed to listening deeply to young people and walking alongside them on their journey, whatever that may look like. Sometimes parents and caregivers need to be involved in this process and I work delicately to honour and advocate for the young people I see whilst working closely with the people who care for them.
My counselling work is built on a safe, trusting
relationship
between myself and the young person.
I am an experienced and passionate Counsellor specialised in working with children, teenagers, and young adults. I am committed to listening deeply to young people and walking alongside them on their journey, whatever that may look like. Sometimes parents and caregivers need to be involved in this process and I work delicately to honour and advocate for the young people I see whilst working closely with the people who care for them.

James Howey, Counselling and Supervision Services
Counsellor, MCouns, MNZAC
Verified
Dunedin 9010
My clinical work includes; Family Therapy,
Couples
Therapy, Coaching for Parenting and/or Step-Parenting challenges, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed Counselling, Mid-life ‘Crisis’ & Reintegration work, Counselling with Teenagers, Grief Counselling, lgbtqi Informed Counselling, Counselling with Individuals, Families and Friends affected by Suicide.
The experience of engaging in counselling is a deeply personal journey that affects all of us in different ways, and sometimes in ways we would never have expected. By us talking together through your concerns, counselling can support you to see solutions you didn’t know were there. It can also help you find ways to manage better and move on in your life I understand and honour that each person’s story is unique in that we are all affected by life in different ways. I also understand the importance of being respectful of each person’s culture and belief systems.
My clinical work includes; Family Therapy,
Couples
Therapy, Coaching for Parenting and/or Step-Parenting challenges, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed Counselling, Mid-life ‘Crisis’ & Reintegration work, Counselling with Teenagers, Grief Counselling, lgbtqi Informed Counselling, Counselling with Individuals, Families and Friends affected by Suicide.
The experience of engaging in counselling is a deeply personal journey that affects all of us in different ways, and sometimes in ways we would never have expected. By us talking together through your concerns, counselling can support you to see solutions you didn’t know were there. It can also help you find ways to manage better and move on in your life I understand and honour that each person’s story is unique in that we are all affected by life in different ways. I also understand the importance of being respectful of each person’s culture and belief systems.

Pauline Pringle-Thomas
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Verified
Dunedin 9011
The people who find most success in psychotherapy are motivated and able to develop a good
relationship
with their therapist. They have good insight and are willing to meet weekly or in some cases more regularly to maintain an emotional attachment. This is the basis of healing, learning and understanding thoughts, feelings and how they influence behaviour. Developmentally the earlier the trauma the more frequent contact needs to be. I enjoy working in the community. A community based approach is more relational work as opposed to analytical.
The people who find most success in psychotherapy are motivated and able to develop a good
relationship
with their therapist. They have good insight and are willing to meet weekly or in some cases more regularly to maintain an emotional attachment. This is the basis of healing, learning and understanding thoughts, feelings and how they influence behaviour. Developmentally the earlier the trauma the more frequent contact needs to be. I enjoy working in the community. A community based approach is more relational work as opposed to analytical.

Becky Bradley
Counsellor, MCouns
Dunedin 9010 (Online Only)
I am an experienced Counsellor with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. I support clients with varying issues, from anxiety,
relationship
difficulties and body image to eating disorders and trauma. Growing up in several different countries has given me a deep appreciation for people of diverse cultures, identities and backgrounds, and has informed my open-minded understanding and acceptance of others. With experience providing long-term, trauma-informed counselling, I offer a safe, collaborative and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, supported and work towards your goals.
I am an experienced Counsellor with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. I support clients with varying issues, from anxiety,
relationship
difficulties and body image to eating disorders and trauma. Growing up in several different countries has given me a deep appreciation for people of diverse cultures, identities and backgrounds, and has informed my open-minded understanding and acceptance of others. With experience providing long-term, trauma-informed counselling, I offer a safe, collaborative and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, supported and work towards your goals.

Hamish Webb
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunedin 9016
Sometimes it is a
partner
or parent that reaches out and books the first appointment.
Are you looking to make a change and be able to maintain it? Perhaps you are looking for support or a different perspective on things? Want to be able to improve your mood and/or communication? Want to have control over your anger and/or addiction? Want to be able to express love and communicate better? Getting personal Counselling and Coaching will make that difference.
Sometimes it is a
partner
or parent that reaches out and books the first appointment.
Are you looking to make a change and be able to maintain it? Perhaps you are looking for support or a different perspective on things? Want to be able to improve your mood and/or communication? Want to have control over your anger and/or addiction? Want to be able to express love and communicate better? Getting personal Counselling and Coaching will make that difference.

Claire Thompson
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified
Dunedin 9010
Hi, I’m an individual and
relationship
counsellor, drug and alcohol specialist, family mediator and coach with over 22 years experience.
Face to face (Auckland), online and phone appointments are available NZ and world wide.
Hi, I’m an individual and
relationship
counsellor, drug and alcohol specialist, family mediator and coach with over 22 years experience.
Face to face (Auckland), online and phone appointments are available NZ and world wide.

Regina Webb
Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Dunedin 9012
Do you find yourself lost in your thoughts? Are these thoughts constantly on your mind keeping you from living your life? Through life's obstacles and challenges, there is a story. You deserved to be heard for yourself or your
relationship
with your loved ones. Each journey with a client is unique. I am here to listen if you are experiencing anxiety, stress, anger or depression. When past traumas or present issues create road bumps in your life, I can work collaboratively to help you make sense of it all.
Do you find yourself lost in your thoughts? Are these thoughts constantly on your mind keeping you from living your life? Through life's obstacles and challenges, there is a story. You deserved to be heard for yourself or your
relationship
with your loved ones. Each journey with a client is unique. I am here to listen if you are experiencing anxiety, stress, anger or depression. When past traumas or present issues create road bumps in your life, I can work collaboratively to help you make sense of it all.

Serafin Upton
Counsellor
Verified
Dunedin 9010
Serafin Upton - Love and
relationship
science, no sweeteners, plenty of moxie. Providing specialist psychotherapy for individuals,
couples
, and families. Qualified sex and
relationship
therapist - Infidelity and Betrayal - Queer Relationships /
Relationship
Anarchy/ Polyamory/ Open Relationships/ Kink - Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse - Neurodiversity - Autism - ADHD / Sex Addiction / Pornography
Serafin Upton - Love and
relationship
science, no sweeteners, plenty of moxie. Providing specialist psychotherapy for individuals,
couples
, and families. Qualified sex and
relationship
therapist - Infidelity and Betrayal - Queer Relationships /
Relationship
Anarchy/ Polyamory/ Open Relationships/ Kink - Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse - Neurodiversity - Autism - ADHD / Sex Addiction / Pornography

Relationship Mentor and Coach
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified
Dunedin 9010
We're been privileged to work with thousands of
couples
to create lasting love in our
relationship
program.
Are you frustrated, stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and burnt out? Perhaps your relationships are struggling and one of you has already checked out. Your
partner
says “I love you but I’m not IN love with you”. You feel more like flatmates than friends and lovers. And perhaps you don’t know how to fix it and you’re just sick and tired of being unhappy and you want to feel at peace with yourself, your
partner
and your life ALL not just some of the time.
We're been privileged to work with thousands of
couples
to create lasting love in our
relationship
program.
Are you frustrated, stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and burnt out? Perhaps your relationships are struggling and one of you has already checked out. Your
partner
says “I love you but I’m not IN love with you”. You feel more like flatmates than friends and lovers. And perhaps you don’t know how to fix it and you’re just sick and tired of being unhappy and you want to feel at peace with yourself, your
partner
and your life ALL not just some of the time.

Vicki Maree Fowler
Psychologist, PhD, NZPsS Member
Verified
Dunedin 9016
My name is Dr Vicki Fowler (PhD) and I would like to welcome my very special clients to my website www.drvickifowler.com Treatment Provided at Dr Vicki's Private Practice or Online by Encrypted Video-Conferencing and Telehealth Options (Commercial Grade). My charge-out rate is ($172.50 incl GST per hour). Note: The first session is always two hours re comprehensive assessment/clinical interview ($345 incl GST) thereafter one hour sessions.
Couples
Counseling is two hours each session ($345 incl GST). My Special Clients are Clients seeking Help for Anxiety/Depression, Stress,
Relationship
Difficulties, Alcohol, Gambling, etc.
My name is Dr Vicki Fowler (PhD) and I would like to welcome my very special clients to my website www.drvickifowler.com Treatment Provided at Dr Vicki's Private Practice or Online by Encrypted Video-Conferencing and Telehealth Options (Commercial Grade). My charge-out rate is ($172.50 incl GST per hour). Note: The first session is always two hours re comprehensive assessment/clinical interview ($345 incl GST) thereafter one hour sessions.
Couples
Counseling is two hours each session ($345 incl GST). My Special Clients are Clients seeking Help for Anxiety/Depression, Stress,
Relationship
Difficulties, Alcohol, Gambling, etc.

Mind'sEye Psychotherapy
Counsellor
Verified
Dunedin 9016
Seeking therapy is not only for those with mental health struggles, but effective therapy can be extremely worthwhile for many and critically necessary for some. I believe that therapy can help manage life’s many challenges and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life, providing us insight into our inner most thoughts and feelings and how to cope with them. As a Nurse Therapist (Psychotherapist Trainee), I have trained in different therapeutic modalities to work with a wide range of clients of various age groups who struggle with complex trauma, addictions, depression, anxiety, sexuality and sexual trauma
Seeking therapy is not only for those with mental health struggles, but effective therapy can be extremely worthwhile for many and critically necessary for some. I believe that therapy can help manage life’s many challenges and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life, providing us insight into our inner most thoughts and feelings and how to cope with them. As a Nurse Therapist (Psychotherapist Trainee), I have trained in different therapeutic modalities to work with a wide range of clients of various age groups who struggle with complex trauma, addictions, depression, anxiety, sexuality and sexual trauma
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Ainee Cha Mindfulness & Self-Discovery Coaching
Dunedin 9011
Are you constantly putting pressure upon yourself and feeling overwhelmed by life's demand? Do you find yourself suppressing your emotions or find it difficult letting go? Regretting the past, worrying about the future and not living in the present moment? Feeling overwhelmed with stress at home, family demands, arguments, expectations, or separations? Feeling as though things are spiraling out of control and cannot stop worrying? I focus on anxiety and worry, stress and burnout, life transitions, difficulty in focusing, emotional reactivity, negative thought patterns, over-thinking and ruminating thoughts.
Are you constantly putting pressure upon yourself and feeling overwhelmed by life's demand? Do you find yourself suppressing your emotions or find it difficult letting go? Regretting the past, worrying about the future and not living in the present moment? Feeling overwhelmed with stress at home, family demands, arguments, expectations, or separations? Feeling as though things are spiraling out of control and cannot stop worrying? I focus on anxiety and worry, stress and burnout, life transitions, difficulty in focusing, emotional reactivity, negative thought patterns, over-thinking and ruminating thoughts.

Bridget Stella Wilson
Counsellor
Verified
Dunedin 9010
I specialise in treating people with addiction, as well as their families. I believe the disease of addiction is one that we can recover from and that it's a health problem that can be treated successfully. My approach is client-centred using modalities including motivational interviewing, CBT and the 12 Steps. I studied at the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies in Minnesota, USA, graduating in 2009. I am registered with the New Zealand Addiction Practitioners' Association, Dapaanz, a professional organisation with a code of ethics. I am also a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT).
I specialise in treating people with addiction, as well as their families. I believe the disease of addiction is one that we can recover from and that it's a health problem that can be treated successfully. My approach is client-centred using modalities including motivational interviewing, CBT and the 12 Steps. I studied at the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies in Minnesota, USA, graduating in 2009. I am registered with the New Zealand Addiction Practitioners' Association, Dapaanz, a professional organisation with a code of ethics. I am also a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT).

South Otago Counselling Services
Counsellor
Dunedin 9010
As an Assistant Managing Ambassador for international online transgender support groups with 45 000 plus members, I'm also specialised in counselling for transgender and gender-diverse communities to assist with making their transition smooth as possible. I also assist with their mental health issues ie. suicidal, anxiety and depression issues within themselves and their partners/spouses and/or family relations. I help them to accept their true identity and place in the community and cope with the changes connected with real-life transitioning and fulfilment of their desires to live a happy and stress-free life.
As an Assistant Managing Ambassador for international online transgender support groups with 45 000 plus members, I'm also specialised in counselling for transgender and gender-diverse communities to assist with making their transition smooth as possible. I also assist with their mental health issues ie. suicidal, anxiety and depression issues within themselves and their partners/spouses and/or family relations. I help them to accept their true identity and place in the community and cope with the changes connected with real-life transitioning and fulfilment of their desires to live a happy and stress-free life.

Paola Therapy Online
Counsellor, MPsych, MNZAC
Verified
Dunedin 9010
Do you need an experienced therapist with a solid mental health background that can help you with a vast array of symptoms and/or conditions?
Do you need an experienced therapist with a solid mental health background that can help you with a vast array of symptoms and/or conditions?

Karearea Counselling
Counsellor, NZCCA
Verified
Dunedin 9010
Kia ora, my name is Glen, I live with my wife and two children in the Motueka river valley. I'm a fully qualified counsellor with training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and have provisional registration with NZCCA. I know it can be hard to find the right counsellor. You are inviting someone into your inner world and that requires the courage to be vulnerable. It is a privilege to be part of my clients' journeys, it is sacred to me and I value the opportunity greatly. Your courage to reach out and be vulnerable will be met safely and with respect, a space to be seen, heard and understood. A space where healing can happen.
Kia ora, my name is Glen, I live with my wife and two children in the Motueka river valley. I'm a fully qualified counsellor with training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and have provisional registration with NZCCA. I know it can be hard to find the right counsellor. You are inviting someone into your inner world and that requires the courage to be vulnerable. It is a privilege to be part of my clients' journeys, it is sacred to me and I value the opportunity greatly. Your courage to reach out and be vulnerable will be met safely and with respect, a space to be seen, heard and understood. A space where healing can happen.

Samantha Spafford
Psychologist, MSc, NZPsS Member
Verified
Dunedin 9010
If you are looking for a warm, caring and also highly effective psychologist then I think you have come to the right place. I tailor my approach to fit your goals and circumstances. Using standardised measures we will reflect together on how things progress over the time we work together. Seeing this progress is really important for both of us. It's great for you to see the gains that you are achieving and it also helps us stay on track with things that are important to you. I provide a telehealth psychology service via a secure high-quality video platform. This means you can access your appointment from home. Easy!
If you are looking for a warm, caring and also highly effective psychologist then I think you have come to the right place. I tailor my approach to fit your goals and circumstances. Using standardised measures we will reflect together on how things progress over the time we work together. Seeing this progress is really important for both of us. It's great for you to see the gains that you are achieving and it also helps us stay on track with things that are important to you. I provide a telehealth psychology service via a secure high-quality video platform. This means you can access your appointment from home. Easy!

Luba Kabanov
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Verified
Dunedin 9016
Waitlist for new clients
In our work together we will concentrate on you getting the authentic, most fulfilling and happy version of your life, whatever that might look like for you. With gentle support and guidance, I will help you navigate the path you choose, whether it's reducing stress, attaining inner peace, worrying less about others' opinions, gaining self-confidence, fostering enjoyable relationships, or enhancing your work life.
In our work together we will concentrate on you getting the authentic, most fulfilling and happy version of your life, whatever that might look like for you. With gentle support and guidance, I will help you navigate the path you choose, whether it's reducing stress, attaining inner peace, worrying less about others' opinions, gaining self-confidence, fostering enjoyable relationships, or enhancing your work life.

Patricia Pataki
Psychotherapist, MSc, PBANZ
Verified
Dunedin 9016
I am a registered Psychotherapist offering short-term and long-term psychotherapy for adults, children and young people. I am able to provide safe and effective counselling, whether you have a diagnosis (such as Generalised Anxiety, ADHD etc.) or not. I have completed additional training and am experienced in working therapeutically with Autistic people, people who have ADHD and people with learning disabilities (dyslexia, dyspraxia etc.).
I am a registered Psychotherapist offering short-term and long-term psychotherapy for adults, children and young people. I am able to provide safe and effective counselling, whether you have a diagnosis (such as Generalised Anxiety, ADHD etc.) or not. I have completed additional training and am experienced in working therapeutically with Autistic people, people who have ADHD and people with learning disabilities (dyslexia, dyspraxia etc.).

Aleksandra Gosteva
Psychologist
Verified
Dunedin 9010 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Alex is a New Zealand fully trained, Registered Occupational Health Psychologist. With her breadth of extensive training, research and internships, she has developed special interests in different areas of psychology. Alex's extensive training and experience allowed me to develop a commitment to excellence and appreciation of the vulnerability, diversity, and presentation of people. For her clients, her main assets are my approachable demeanour, emphasis on wellbeing, and straightforward appraisal of their unique needs and situation.
Alex is a New Zealand fully trained, Registered Occupational Health Psychologist. With her breadth of extensive training, research and internships, she has developed special interests in different areas of psychology. Alex's extensive training and experience allowed me to develop a commitment to excellence and appreciation of the vulnerability, diversity, and presentation of people. For her clients, her main assets are my approachable demeanour, emphasis on wellbeing, and straightforward appraisal of their unique needs and situation.
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Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.