Find a counsellor in
Relationship Counselling NZ
What is relationship counselling?
Relationship counselling (which can also be referred to as couples counselling) is a form of therapy that looks to improve communication and resolve issues within an (intimate) relationship.
In contrast to counselling for relationship issues, which can be undertaken solely through individual sessions, relationship counselling is a term applied to talk therapy for two people within a relationship.
Some of the work you do will take place within your counselling sessions themselves. However many couples counsellors will also ask you to carry out 'homework'.
Typically your counsellor will ask you either to do a task or discuss something specific when you get home. During your next session you will get the chance to talk about your homework, discuss any challenges you came up against and how the experience made you both feel.
Find a counsellor
Are you looking for a relationship counsellor in NZ?
Find a relationship counsellor:
Ashburton
My name is Anna Arrowsmith and I am a Qualified and Registered Counsellor. I have been in private practice for over 9 years in the Mid Canterbury area.
You're welcome for individual counselling and relationship counselling. I see children, youth, adults, parents and couples.
Auckland
My name is Sara.
I offer clinically informed Counselling to help anyone experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, mental illness, trauma, marriage stress, or is simply overwhelmed by life.
I have 7 years of experience offering Trauma and Addictions Counselling as well as a specialty in counselling for women who have experienced abuse.
I also offer Life Coaching sessions for anyone making big life changes or anyone trying to organize their many priorities and commitments and feels overwhelmed.
Hi! I am Phil, an experienced counsellor and family therapist in Birkdale, Auckland. I see individuals, couples and families.
I provide a space to explore the emotions related to the anxiety at hand. If you are at a stage in life of feeling that things aren’t quite how they should be. Let me reassure you there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
Blenheim
Kia ora, I'm an Italian therapist and I offer supervision for professionals and trauma specialised therapy for adults and couples.I'm also specialised in anxiety, fear and/or phobia. Sessions can be held in English, Spanish, French and Italian.
I specialise in helping individuals, couples, and partners improve their relationships, both emotionally and sexually.
Christchurch
Are you suffering from anxiety, fear or a phobia?
I hold a gentle space, listen deeply, and facilitate a natural healing process that allows your heart to lead and your inner wisdom to shine through. A process that gives you a choice and the potential to experience greater connection, insight, release, healing, and freedom. I am with you every step of the way–feeling what you feel–helping you.
My name is Cate, and I work as a counsellor here in Christchurch. I offer Individual counselling for all life issues such as grief, anxiety and depression, trauma, support for living with chronic health issues, relationship issues and all the things that make life challenging at times. I am an ally for those identifying as LGBTQAI. l I work both face to face and online (within New Zealand).
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 grief, trauma, anxiety, and phobias; so that you will restore and enjoy confidence, self-esteem, health, well-being, and better relationships.
Dunedin
Hi, I am a registered counsellor with Dapaanz, also accredited clinical supervisor.
Since 1996, I’ve helped my clients break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life.
I specialise in providing a wide range of effective therapeutic techniques for children and adolescents, adults and families.
I am passionate about the work I do and I am committed in providing beneficial therapy for clients affected by mental health related issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and grief.
Solution focused therapy, CBT and Mindfulness are some of the therapies, that I would apply when working with clients.
Hamilton
Hi, my name is Michelle.
I am a registered clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience. I draw on therapeutic skills learnt over the past 15 years and work from a holistic perspective to assist my clients with various life challenges. Coming to terms with the past, improved coping in the present and empowering you for the future (to reach your full potential) is something I look forward to assisting you with.
Hastings
Hi, my name is Troy, I have had been working in the District Health Board hospital setting (15 years), and now more privately with people who suffer from a multiple of anxiety conditions and phobias.
I am an open, honest, easy-going, and non-judgemental person. I understand life can be challenging, and difficult. Therefore this is where therapy can be useful.
Invercargill
I'm a qualified life coach and ensure break-through results in personal issues, marriage, personal growth, and all kinds of issues and problems such as addiction, anger management, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship problems and stress.
Lower Hutt
-Counselling Petone - Lower Hutt: I'm a compassionate and professional counsellor with more than 17 years of experience of helping people. I have successfully treated people with issues that range from minor to chronic problems, such as anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, panic attacks, ptsd, relationship issues, low self esteem, sleep difficulties, stress, trauma.
I offer Holistic Counselling Consultations in person through walks in Lower Hutt / Petone.
I am so excited to share my story and mission with you. It is my background combined with my experiences that bring me here today.
I have been a holistic practitioner for many years now and have had so much satisfaction in guiding many beautiful souls on their journey to health and healing.
Mount Maunganui
Hey! My name is Ben and I am a Master-qualified Counsellor who believes mental health is wealth.
I help people who are currently experiencing anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues take control of their mental health.
Nelson
Hi, my name is Jean. I'm a counsellor in Nelson and Stoke. I work with individuals, couples and small therapeutic groups. I've been counselling since 2008 and have a private practice in Nelson since 2012.
My name is Bec. I can help with suffering from the effects of grief, trauma (past or present), abuse, anxiety or depression. I use Imago therapy with couples.
My name is Mark, counsellor in Nelson. Ik work both with individuals and couples. I have a strong interest in trauma work and all the associated issues that surround this.
For couples I offer Imago relationship therapy, which is a form of couples counseling and coaching.
Palmerston North
Hello. I am a counsellor and have worked in the Manawatu region since 2001. Over that time I have worked with a wide range of age groups, and with people from diverse backgrounds with anxiety and fear-issues. I work with adults of all ages, couples, and children from age 12 years (and support parents and caregivers to support younger children).
Kia Ora,
My name is Sabina, I am registered as an ACC provider and I have a membership with NZCCA. I have experience in working with people from all walks of life who are dealing with a wide range of issues.
Paraparaumu
My name is Keri and I am an experienced Counsellor and Human Performance Coach.
Presently operating via Zoom only.
Porirua
Kia Ora. My name is Jane and I practice Equine facilitated therapy from my property at Judgeford Pauatahanui. I have been working as a counsellor for nearly 10 years and offering Equine facilitated therapy for 9 years. I am a member of the ANZASW and SWRB. Registered with ACC.
Queenstown
Hi, I’m Olivia. I’m a certified sexuality, love and relationship coach on a mission to help people experience the full beauty that exists in loving and being loved by another.
I work with both individuals and couples on their unique desires around sex, love and relationships.
Raglan
Experiencing anxiety, phobias, or depression can be overwhelming and make life lose its vibrancy.
It can feel like something is wrong with you and that your brain or genes are to blame.
However, these are all natural responses that have become imbalanced and can be changed relatively quickly without the need for medication.
Kia ora, My name is Etai, and I’ve been helping people create positive results in their lives, including lifting depression, easing anxiety and resolving trauma, since 2009
Richmond
Hi I'm Carolina, and I'm the owner and founder of a wellness centre here in Richmond, Nelson: a sanctuary of healing and transformation. I provide a safe, gentle and nurturing place to explore, clear and heal those aspects of your life that are holding you back from living the very best version of yourself.
Rolleston
As a counsellor in Selwyn, I aim to come alongside you, help you clarify what you are experiencing, and grow through those changes or challenges. I respect that you come with your own wisdom about what has happened, even if sometimes it takes a conversation or many to clarify what you have experienced and find stability.
Rotorua
Debbie Marie Cunningham (Debs)
I am a trained Master NLP Practitioner in my private practice Personal Transformation Therapy & Counselling.
I have trained as a Counsellor with Te Pu Wananga o Anamata and currently MNZAC
I have a passion to provide opportunities for people to develop personally and professionally to create their best life.
Navigating through challenges and celebrating their successes.
Are you curious to what your potential may be
I look forward to hearing your dreams and aspirations and realising them.
Hi, my name is Yvette.
Making the first contact to talk with someone can often be a daunting and overwhelming experience.
I can assure you that once you take that step you will feel a sense of relief, vulnerability, but empowered too.
Stoke
Hi, my name is Jean. I'm a counsellor in Stoke and Nelson. I work with individuals, couples and small therapeutic groups. I've been counselling since 2008 and have a private practice since 2012.
Tairua
My name is Joseph. I'm a counsellor, life coach and hypnotherapist. You're welcome for individual counselling & coaching, hypnotherapy, couples counselling and family therapy.
Tauranga
--- Currently I only offer online counselling ---
In life we can all have times that are more challenging and painful than others and counselling can provide a safe space to work through those seasons.
I am a counsellor who is committed to providing that safe and confidential environment where people can feel heard and validated while working through their pain and struggles without judgement.
Te Anau
My name is Monty. I provide counselling to individuals, couples and families in the Fiordland area.
Thames
My name is Joseph. I'm a counsellor, life coach and hypnotherapist. You're welcome for individual counselling & coaching, hypnotherapy, couples counselling and family therapy.
Upper Hutt
My name is Athena Hemming. Although I qualified as a psychologist 35 years ago, I now feel my work is more accurately described by the words "Heart and Mind Coach".
I've found that a sense of inner peace, of feeling comfortable in your own skin, is present when heart, mind, body and spirit are all aligned and moving together.
It is hard to say this stuff about yourself (isn't it?) but as well as bringing a wealth of personal experience to each session, I bring compassion, intuition and a great sense of humour.
Waihi
My name is Joseph. I'm a counsellor, life coach and hypnotherapist. You're welcome for individual counselling & coaching, hypnotherapy, couples counselling and family therapy.
Wellington
Hi, I'm Catherine, counsellor and career coach in Wellington. In my practice I support people to positively address challenges in their lives, including their career, to enable them to live with an empowered attitude and find the joy and fulfillment they are striving for.
If you are living with a phobia or levels of anxiety that are getting in the way of you living your life let's talk. You aren't broken. Your brain and body are working just as they were designed to. Keeping you safe. It just may be that the coding is a bit outdated. The techniques I use are compassionate yet transformative to release trauma and support you to live a calmer yet vital life. Results online or in-person.
I am a Clearhead approved provider. If your workplace is a member you qualify for subsidised sessions.
Whanganui
Hi, I'm Catherine, counsellor and career coach in Whanganui. In my practice I support people to positively address challenges in their lives, including their career, to enable them to live with an empowered attitude and find the joy and fulfillment they are striving for.
Whangarei
Hi, my name is Colin, counsellor in Whangarei. I have over 30 years experience working with individuals, families and couples.
We all experience difficulties at times in our lives that cause us to struggle, lose hope and feel like our life is out of control. I believe it is possible to gain the strength needed to face our issues, the hope to move forward and the balance to feel in control of our lives again. Counselling can assist in helping you to overcome life’s hurdles in a positive way.
Online counselling and online therapy
Hi! I am Phil, an experienced counsellor, family therapist, and coach in Auckland. I see individuals, couples and families via skype.
I provide a space to explore the emotions related to the anxiety at hand. If you are at a stage in life of feeling that things aren’t quite how they should be. Let me reassure you there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
I am so excited to share my story and mission with you. It is my background combined with my experiences that bring me here today.
I have been a holistic practitioner for many years now and have had so much satisfaction in guiding many beautiful souls on their journey to health and healing.
In life we can all have times that are more challenging and painful than others and counselling can provide a safe space to work through those seasons.
I am a counsellor who is committed to providing that safe and confidential environment where people can feel heard and validated while working through their pain and struggles without judgement.
I’m an Existential therapist, and I offer individual counselling and psychotherapy. I like supporting people in activating their connection to themselves and accompanying them through challenging life situations. Additionally, I am drawn to Eastern Philosophy, mindfulness, and interconnectedness.
Join our network
Are you a counsellor, psychotherapist, relationship counsellor, life coach or psychologist in New Zealand?Join our directory and list your practice >>
Therapies offered
- ACC Counselling
- ACT
- BWRT Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Counselling
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- EAP Counselling
- EMDR Therapy
- Emotional Freedom Techniques
- Hakomi Psychotherapy
- Havening Techniques
- Health Coaching
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness
- Online counselling
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Psychotherapy
- Relationship Counselling
- Root Cause Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- WINZ Counselling
Types of issues
- Agoraphobia
- Anxiety
- Anxiety and depression
- Anxiety and stress
- Anxiety and trauma
- Anxiety attack
- Anxiety disorder
- Arachnophobia
- Autophobia
- Claustrophobia
- Coulrophobia
- Covid-19 Anxiety
- Cynophobia
- Emetophobia
- Existential anxiety
- Fear
- Fear of abandonment
- Fear of blushing
- Fear of commitment
- Fear of dentist
- Fear of driving
- Fear of failure
- Fear of flying
- Fear of heights
- Fear of needles
- Fear of public speaking
- Fear of rejection
- Fear of war
- Fomo
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Hyperventilation
- Hypochondria
- Insecurity
- Jealousy
- Mysophobia
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Panic attack
- Panic disorder
- Performance anxiety
- Phobia
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Separation anxiety
- Shy Bladder Syndrome
- Social anxiety
- Specific phobia
- Stage fright
- Thanatophobia
- Trypophobia
- Zoophobia
Frequently asked questions
Find a counsellor >>
Find a counsellor >>
List your practice >>
- ✓ 50+ Counsellors
- ✓ In New Zealand
- ✓ Face-to-face & Online
Anxiety Counselling Christchurch
18-11-2024:
Anxiety Counselling Dunedin
11-11-2024:
Anxiety Counselling Blenheim