Marriage Counselling Therapists in Napier

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Amy T Walewski
Counsellor, MA, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Napier 4110
Amy is an experienced therapist who provides safe, non-judgemental and private sessions in Napier and online. She specialises working with individuals or couples dealing with anxiety, depression, bullying, fear, panic attacks, post-natal depression, parenting, marriage stress, career guidance and life coaching. Amy Walewski is a member of New Zealand Associations of Counsellors with over 25 years of experience. She is a preferred provider for The Hawkes Bay Mental Health Initiative. If you are looking for a professional, Amy can help you feel back in control.
Amy is an experienced therapist who provides safe, non-judgemental and private sessions in Napier and online. She specialises working with individuals or couples dealing with anxiety, depression, bullying, fear, panic attacks, post-natal depression, parenting, marriage stress, career guidance and life coaching. Amy Walewski is a member of New Zealand Associations of Counsellors with over 25 years of experience. She is a preferred provider for The Hawkes Bay Mental Health Initiative. If you are looking for a professional, Amy can help you feel back in control.
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Lara Loughton ⚫️ Fortify Counselling
Counsellor, MNZCCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Napier 4112
I work with clients dealing with -Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Abuse / Sexual abuse, Grief and loss, Infertility & pregnancy loss, Addiction, Relationship issues, Parenting support, Divorce & separation, Identity & self-worth, Family issues, Life changes, Pre-marital counselling, Couples counselling, Anger management, Fears & phobias.
Based in Napier / online, I provide counselling for individuals, couples and families. With qualifications and experience in a variety of modalities and approaches, I support my clients through a broad range of issues. I am an ACC Sensitive Claims provider for those who have been sexually violated (If you would like counselling through ACC, contact me to make an appointment). I have an eclectic therapeutic style, including - Person-Centred Therapy; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Narrative Therapy; Brainspotting; Attachment-Based Theory; Strengths-Based Approach; Solutions-Focused Therapy; Interactive Drawing Therapy.
I work with clients dealing with -Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Abuse / Sexual abuse, Grief and loss, Infertility & pregnancy loss, Addiction, Relationship issues, Parenting support, Divorce & separation, Identity & self-worth, Family issues, Life changes, Pre-marital counselling, Couples counselling, Anger management, Fears & phobias.
Based in Napier / online, I provide counselling for individuals, couples and families. With qualifications and experience in a variety of modalities and approaches, I support my clients through a broad range of issues. I am an ACC Sensitive Claims provider for those who have been sexually violated (If you would like counselling through ACC, contact me to make an appointment). I have an eclectic therapeutic style, including - Person-Centred Therapy; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Narrative Therapy; Brainspotting; Attachment-Based Theory; Strengths-Based Approach; Solutions-Focused Therapy; Interactive Drawing Therapy.
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Relationship Mentor and Coach
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Napier 4104
On the brink of divorce and desperate to save your marriage? Feeling more like roommates than a happy couple? Frustrated, anxious, and scared, wondering if it's even possible to fix your relationship? I understand. With 40 years of marriage and experience helping hundreds of couples, I've seen it all—from communication breakdowns to lost intimacy. But there's hope. My Aroha Rapid Transformation Method offers a clear, practical plan to rebuild your relationship, fast. Together, we'll: • Break through old patterns • Create great communication for deeper connection • Rediscover joy and intimacy • Rebuild trust and reignite passion
On the brink of divorce and desperate to save your marriage? Feeling more like roommates than a happy couple? Frustrated, anxious, and scared, wondering if it's even possible to fix your relationship? I understand. With 40 years of marriage and experience helping hundreds of couples, I've seen it all—from communication breakdowns to lost intimacy. But there's hope. My Aroha Rapid Transformation Method offers a clear, practical plan to rebuild your relationship, fast. Together, we'll: • Break through old patterns • Create great communication for deeper connection • Rediscover joy and intimacy • Rebuild trust and reignite passion
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Dr. Premitha Silva Pothupitiyage
MBBS
Verified Verified
Napier 4110
My ideal clients would be children and families. I focus on childhood issues and children and families needs. The goals for your child and for your family would be the starting point. Supporting you to assess the needs and reflect on your situation and get the life you want for your child and family is what I support you with on your journey.
My ideal clients would be children and families. I focus on childhood issues and children and families needs. The goals for your child and for your family would be the starting point. Supporting you to assess the needs and reflect on your situation and get the life you want for your child and family is what I support you with on your journey.
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Plot Twist Talk Therapy: Neil Westwood
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Napier 4112
I am an experienced Counsellor and Group Facilitator that has been involved in clinical work for the past 10+ years. I work alongside male clients who are navigating major life transitions, coping with mental health challenges, or seeking greater self-awareness. My top specialties are men's issues, intimate partner abuse and violence, anger management, and parenting.
I am an experienced Counsellor and Group Facilitator that has been involved in clinical work for the past 10+ years. I work alongside male clients who are navigating major life transitions, coping with mental health challenges, or seeking greater self-awareness. My top specialties are men's issues, intimate partner abuse and violence, anger management, and parenting.
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Beehyve Health
Counsellor, MA, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Napier 4179  (Online Only)
Beehyve is a buzzing hub of practitioners and services that offer support to help people thrive. Our focus is a safe and inclusive place where clients find understanding, empathy and empowerment. We launched Beehyve to meet a demand for support that truly understands the specific needs of adult ADHD and can serve a broad range of those working on their wellbeing. Although our individual focus areas are wide and varied, we all share a non-judgmental understanding of ADHD; that's at the heart of our work.
Beehyve is a buzzing hub of practitioners and services that offer support to help people thrive. Our focus is a safe and inclusive place where clients find understanding, empathy and empowerment. We launched Beehyve to meet a demand for support that truly understands the specific needs of adult ADHD and can serve a broad range of those working on their wellbeing. Although our individual focus areas are wide and varied, we all share a non-judgmental understanding of ADHD; that's at the heart of our work.
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Ellie Lockhart Coaching & Hypnotherapy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Napier 4104
Do you feel like your mind and body are being hijacked by recent or old traumatic events? Do you feel like you lose control of your thoughts and behaviour? Are you being held back from living the life you want? Of being the parent, partner, colleague or leader, you want to be? You are frustrated that you can't shake it off? It's exhausting and affecting your relationships and coping skills. You just want to be free of it and get on with your life. You may also be holding back from getting professional support because you can't bear to talk about it. What if you could resolve this with minimal talking and time?
Do you feel like your mind and body are being hijacked by recent or old traumatic events? Do you feel like you lose control of your thoughts and behaviour? Are you being held back from living the life you want? Of being the parent, partner, colleague or leader, you want to be? You are frustrated that you can't shake it off? It's exhausting and affecting your relationships and coping skills. You just want to be free of it and get on with your life. You may also be holding back from getting professional support because you can't bear to talk about it. What if you could resolve this with minimal talking and time?
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Dan Goodkind
Psychologist, PhD, MNZCCP
Verified Verified
Napier 4110
Hi, I am a registered clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist living and practicing in Nelson, New Zealand. My primary focus is providing psychotherapy. Psychotherapy involves the careful application of techniques that help people change their behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and other personal characteristics in ways that enable them to thrive and cope with the stresses of living. I prefer to work with clients in person but if meeting in person is impossible or impractical, I can provide services online.
Hi, I am a registered clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist living and practicing in Nelson, New Zealand. My primary focus is providing psychotherapy. Psychotherapy involves the careful application of techniques that help people change their behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and other personal characteristics in ways that enable them to thrive and cope with the stresses of living. I prefer to work with clients in person but if meeting in person is impossible or impractical, I can provide services online.
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Dr. Hayley Walker-Williams (Bwrt Practitioner)
Psychologist, PhD, MNZCCP
Verified Verified
Hastings 4120
Dr. Hayley Walker-Williams is a practicing Clinical Psychologist with 24 years of experience. She is registered with the NZ Psychology Board and is a full member of the NZ College of Clinical Psychologists. Her clinical expertise include psychological disorders and specifically trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. She immigrated to New Zealand in 2021 from South Africa where she was a full-time academic/associate professor of psychology at the North-West University. She also consulted in private practice, an inpatient ward and as an EAP consultant. Hayley has published several peer-reviewed journal articles.
Dr. Hayley Walker-Williams is a practicing Clinical Psychologist with 24 years of experience. She is registered with the NZ Psychology Board and is a full member of the NZ College of Clinical Psychologists. Her clinical expertise include psychological disorders and specifically trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues. She immigrated to New Zealand in 2021 from South Africa where she was a full-time academic/associate professor of psychology at the North-West University. She also consulted in private practice, an inpatient ward and as an EAP consultant. Hayley has published several peer-reviewed journal articles.
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Online Therapists

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Lisa Gibson
Psychologist, MPsych
Verified Verified
Palmerston North 4414
Kia ora! I'm Lisa Gibson, a registered psychologist based in Palmerston North. I'm dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges. Through therapy, we can work together to develop helpful coping strategies, foster self-compassion, and cultivate greater self-awareness. I have a compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach.
Kia ora! I'm Lisa Gibson, a registered psychologist based in Palmerston North. I'm dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges. Through therapy, we can work together to develop helpful coping strategies, foster self-compassion, and cultivate greater self-awareness. I have a compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach.
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Counsellor Dave
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Palmerston North 4410
My focus in therapy is creating a respectful space where your life can change for the better. If you want to confront something problematic, I am here to listen to and support you through whatever it may be. I have many years of experience as a practising therapist and have worked with various issues with men, women, and youth. I offer an open, caring space for you to take the time you need to achieve your goals.
My focus in therapy is creating a respectful space where your life can change for the better. If you want to confront something problematic, I am here to listen to and support you through whatever it may be. I have many years of experience as a practising therapist and have worked with various issues with men, women, and youth. I offer an open, caring space for you to take the time you need to achieve your goals.
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Relationship Mentor and Leadership Coach
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Havelock North 4130
Are struggling with your relationship? Feeling frustrated, stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out? More like flatmates than friends and lovers? Wondering if it is even possible to fix it? I will help create a clear, plan with the exact steps to build a thriving relationship, fast. Together, we'll break through old patterns, create great communication for more connection, to rediscover the joy and intimacy you both want. If you're ready to work on yourself and your partnership and experience a truly exceptional relationship, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
Are struggling with your relationship? Feeling frustrated, stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out? More like flatmates than friends and lovers? Wondering if it is even possible to fix it? I will help create a clear, plan with the exact steps to build a thriving relationship, fast. Together, we'll break through old patterns, create great communication for more connection, to rediscover the joy and intimacy you both want. If you're ready to work on yourself and your partnership and experience a truly exceptional relationship, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
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Jacqui Grant
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Palmerston North 4412
Kia ora koutou. Sometimes everything can get too much and is hard to navigate. Sometimes the inside gets really noisy, and it becomes hard to operate. It is completely normal to experience and to get stuck in these times or perhaps notice some unhelpful patterns of behaviour. I'm passionate about supporting people to find their way through these times. Together we will explore your world. To help you understand where you are; see different perspectives; and help you find practical solutions; that will initially help you cope and then begin to move forward.
Kia ora koutou. Sometimes everything can get too much and is hard to navigate. Sometimes the inside gets really noisy, and it becomes hard to operate. It is completely normal to experience and to get stuck in these times or perhaps notice some unhelpful patterns of behaviour. I'm passionate about supporting people to find their way through these times. Together we will explore your world. To help you understand where you are; see different perspectives; and help you find practical solutions; that will initially help you cope and then begin to move forward.
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Annie Bruwer
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Palmerston North 4410
I am a registered counsellor with The New Zealand Association of Counsellors with over 5 years experience working with a wide range of ages presenting with various issues/challenges. I provide individual and couples counselling.
I am a registered counsellor with The New Zealand Association of Counsellors with over 5 years experience working with a wide range of ages presenting with various issues/challenges. I provide individual and couples counselling.
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Monika Lovelock
Psychologist, MPsych
Verified Verified
Gisborne 4010
I offer integrative therapy which includes EMDR (Memory reprocessing), Traumatic attachment and Inner Child Healing), TCTSY (Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga), and Somatic Approaches (body-oriented). These modalities are evidence-based, effective, and holistic approaches. Your body has an innate ability for physiological and psychological healing. But much like your physical healing, your psychological recovery needs to be supported by the right treatment, that which is effective and empowering. Full recovery from psychological distress or injury is possible and should be available to all of us.
I offer integrative therapy which includes EMDR (Memory reprocessing), Traumatic attachment and Inner Child Healing), TCTSY (Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga), and Somatic Approaches (body-oriented). These modalities are evidence-based, effective, and holistic approaches. Your body has an innate ability for physiological and psychological healing. But much like your physical healing, your psychological recovery needs to be supported by the right treatment, that which is effective and empowering. Full recovery from psychological distress or injury is possible and should be available to all of us.
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Personal Transformation Therapy & Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Rotorua 3010
My ideal client is a self-motivated referral wanting to empower themselves with new strategies, willing to be curious to what may be possibilities
My ideal client is a self-motivated referral wanting to empower themselves with new strategies, willing to be curious to what may be possibilities
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Marriage Counselling

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.