Marriage Counselling Therapists in Wellington

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Tam Korodi
MA
Verified Verified
Wellington 6011  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Tam! I am an attachment expert, specialising in relationship issues. Whether you're single and seeking your happily-ever-after, trying to save your marriage, or picking yourself up after a shattering divorce or breakup, I can help you. I also work with clients who have toxic and high-conflict familial or professional relationships. For my single female clients, I offer my signature 10-session program designed to help you find the right partner and build a healthy, lasting relationship. I provide online sessions to both individuals and couples using the most up-to-date scientific methods.
Hi, I'm Tam! I am an attachment expert, specialising in relationship issues. Whether you're single and seeking your happily-ever-after, trying to save your marriage, or picking yourself up after a shattering divorce or breakup, I can help you. I also work with clients who have toxic and high-conflict familial or professional relationships. For my single female clients, I offer my signature 10-session program designed to help you find the right partner and build a healthy, lasting relationship. I provide online sessions to both individuals and couples using the most up-to-date scientific methods.
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Relationship Mentor and Coach
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Wellington 6011
If you're ready to take bold action and create the marriage of your dreams, I invite you to reach out for a consultation to build an unshakable foundation of love, trust and passion.
Are you struggling with your relationship? Do you feel more like roommates than a happy couple? Do you feel frustrated, anxious, and afraid, wondering if it's 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.
If you're ready to take bold action and create the marriage of your dreams, I invite you to reach out for a consultation to build an unshakable foundation of love, trust and passion.
Are you struggling with your relationship? Do you feel more like roommates than a happy couple? Do you feel frustrated, anxious, and afraid, wondering if it's 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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Nicole Wijngaarden Coaching
Verified Verified
Wellington 6011
I frequently work with the following clients - teenagers, university students, and adults. Are you feeling stuck within yourself, or your relationship with a loved one is strained and when you try and resolve it, the relationship actually gets worse rather than better? Are you feeling angry, sad or unfulfilled with your life and are ready for a positive change? I understand that challenges come up in work, in relationships, or inside of ourselves and I listen and share with you some new tools and perspectives to deal with your emotions and situations in a much more positive and helpful way.
I frequently work with the following clients - teenagers, university students, and adults. Are you feeling stuck within yourself, or your relationship with a loved one is strained and when you try and resolve it, the relationship actually gets worse rather than better? Are you feeling angry, sad or unfulfilled with your life and are ready for a positive change? I understand that challenges come up in work, in relationships, or inside of ourselves and I listen and share with you some new tools and perspectives to deal with your emotions and situations in a much more positive and helpful way.
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Talking Matters Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wellington 6011
Kia ora! I'm Mark. I use he/him/his pronouns. I have a strong belief that everyone can have a sense of their identity, regardless of their sexuality, where they can embrace their unique life pathway without judgment. I feel strongly about supporting the empowerment of women, I desire to create an environment of care and support for male clients who struggle with the notion that they too can express their vulnerability, sensitivity, and empathy. As a gay man, I feel I have a history and depth of experience to understand the different challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ people, as well as other societal minority groups.
Kia ora! I'm Mark. I use he/him/his pronouns. I have a strong belief that everyone can have a sense of their identity, regardless of their sexuality, where they can embrace their unique life pathway without judgment. I feel strongly about supporting the empowerment of women, I desire to create an environment of care and support for male clients who struggle with the notion that they too can express their vulnerability, sensitivity, and empathy. As a gay man, I feel I have a history and depth of experience to understand the different challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ people, as well as other societal minority groups.
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Insight n Beyond
Counsellor, MCouns, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Wellington 6011
Waitlist for new clients
My main modality of work is IFS / Ego State informed EMDR. I do use Narrative and Somatic therapy within my EMDR work. I work with people on all sorts of things that life may throw up. My work challenges a lot of your thought processes while teaching you skills. While in my work talking can be involved you still have the choice of what you wish to share and what you wish to work on. All my work, is respectful of you as a person and your needs, even though it can be challenging at times. Success is the work you take away and use to help yourself. I provide psychoeducation and tools to help you. All my work is collaborative.
My main modality of work is IFS / Ego State informed EMDR. I do use Narrative and Somatic therapy within my EMDR work. I work with people on all sorts of things that life may throw up. My work challenges a lot of your thought processes while teaching you skills. While in my work talking can be involved you still have the choice of what you wish to share and what you wish to work on. All my work, is respectful of you as a person and your needs, even though it can be challenging at times. Success is the work you take away and use to help yourself. I provide psychoeducation and tools to help you. All my work is collaborative.
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Moana Hill Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, PBANZ
Verified Verified
Wellington 6011
Clients offer an array of personal difficulties, seeking insight to issues that are consuming their normally functional life. I have treated clients on a wide spectrum of issues, ranging from mental, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual ailments. As we uncover a client's personal narrative, their initial needs may change, yet the result remains the same, to find a sense of security and hope in their personal life.
Clients offer an array of personal difficulties, seeking insight to issues that are consuming their normally functional life. I have treated clients on a wide spectrum of issues, ranging from mental, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual ailments. As we uncover a client's personal narrative, their initial needs may change, yet the result remains the same, to find a sense of security and hope in their personal life.
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Island Bay Counsellor
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wellington 6011
Kia ora, You are welcome to contact me for counselling. "Ngairini was such a pleasure & a Godsend in helping my teenage sons. She has such a lovely & helpful manner & is easy to open up to. She is super skilled in techniques to implement in support of her sessions & offers such practical advice. I would highly recommend Ngairini." Gemma. N. Miramar. "Ngairini is a great counsellor who listens w empathy to understand complex situations. She expertly uses her own experiences in life to create an "I've been there too" connection with the children that gives them the understanding & empowerment to navigate the tough times." F.P. W'ton.
Kia ora, You are welcome to contact me for counselling. "Ngairini was such a pleasure & a Godsend in helping my teenage sons. She has such a lovely & helpful manner & is easy to open up to. She is super skilled in techniques to implement in support of her sessions & offers such practical advice. I would highly recommend Ngairini." Gemma. N. Miramar. "Ngairini is a great counsellor who listens w empathy to understand complex situations. She expertly uses her own experiences in life to create an "I've been there too" connection with the children that gives them the understanding & empowerment to navigate the tough times." F.P. W'ton.
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Mind Matters Most - Sander Sollie
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
Wellington 6011
Whether you’re interested in personal development and change, organizing and exploring group dynamics or learning and training, you might just have found what you were looking for. There is a way to overcome any problem and a personalised approach guided by excellent clinical skills, is the best and most effective way to reach that goal. Improve your performance, quit smoking, lose weight, lift your mood, face your challenges, reduce anxiety and help yourself to become who you want to be.
Whether you’re interested in personal development and change, organizing and exploring group dynamics or learning and training, you might just have found what you were looking for. There is a way to overcome any problem and a personalised approach guided by excellent clinical skills, is the best and most effective way to reach that goal. Improve your performance, quit smoking, lose weight, lift your mood, face your challenges, reduce anxiety and help yourself to become who you want to be.
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Restoring Minds Therapy
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Wellington 6023
Therapy is a place to feel known and understood, a place to overcome painful experiences, and explore new ways of being with yourself and others. ​
Therapy is a place to feel known and understood, a place to overcome painful experiences, and explore new ways of being with yourself and others. ​
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Serafin Upton
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Wellington 6011
Serafin Upton - Love and relationship science, no sweeteners, plenty of moxie. Providing specialist relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Qualified sex and relationship therapist - Infidelity and Betrayal - Queer Relationships / Relationship Anarchy/ Polyamory/ Open Relationships/ Kink - Neurodiversity - Autism - ADHD / Sex Addiction / Pornography / Intergenerational trauma.
Serafin Upton - Love and relationship science, no sweeteners, plenty of moxie. Providing specialist relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Qualified sex and relationship therapist - Infidelity and Betrayal - Queer Relationships / Relationship Anarchy/ Polyamory/ Open Relationships/ Kink - Neurodiversity - Autism - ADHD / Sex Addiction / Pornography / Intergenerational trauma.
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Rae Navanua
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wellington 6011
Whether you’re looking to learn new skills and strategies, improve your mental health, or seeking a listening ear, I have the experience and expertise to help. I offer a range of talking therapies and coaching for any emotional or mental health concern. You deserve to be valued, respected and celebrated for who you are individually. I'll partner with you to enhance your wellbeing. You can expect me to work collaboratively with you to create space for authentic and open communication.
Whether you’re looking to learn new skills and strategies, improve your mental health, or seeking a listening ear, I have the experience and expertise to help. I offer a range of talking therapies and coaching for any emotional or mental health concern. You deserve to be valued, respected and celebrated for who you are individually. I'll partner with you to enhance your wellbeing. You can expect me to work collaboratively with you to create space for authentic and open communication.
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Jonathan Lee
Counsellor, MSc, MNZAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wellington 6011
Better Self - Better Relationships - Better World. If you're wanting more confidence in yourself, more trust in your relationships, and more acceptance in the world, then I may be able to help. You'll find me an active listener. Through evidence-based interventions, I'll build a supportive therapeutic alliance with you, enabling you to achieve positive change. However, this requires your commitment to effort, time, and investment. The average course is some half dozen sessions, while deeper issues generally need more. Currently, I'm able to offer $945 as prepayment for 6 standard 50-minute sessions - more than a 10% discount.
Better Self - Better Relationships - Better World. If you're wanting more confidence in yourself, more trust in your relationships, and more acceptance in the world, then I may be able to help. You'll find me an active listener. Through evidence-based interventions, I'll build a supportive therapeutic alliance with you, enabling you to achieve positive change. However, this requires your commitment to effort, time, and investment. The average course is some half dozen sessions, while deeper issues generally need more. Currently, I'm able to offer $945 as prepayment for 6 standard 50-minute sessions - more than a 10% discount.
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Elif Todd
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Wellington 6035  (Online Only)
We all go through difficult times in our lives when we might feel unfulfilled, overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, depressed, dealing with loss, facing a major life-change, or struggling with relationship dynamics. Sometimes these feelings are accompanied by physical symptoms such as muscle tension, headaches, sleep disturbances, or fatigue. Counselling provides a safe and supportive space to gain insights into your emotional and behavioural patterns and leads you to self-discovery, improved relationships, and a more fulfilling life.
We all go through difficult times in our lives when we might feel unfulfilled, overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, depressed, dealing with loss, facing a major life-change, or struggling with relationship dynamics. Sometimes these feelings are accompanied by physical symptoms such as muscle tension, headaches, sleep disturbances, or fatigue. Counselling provides a safe and supportive space to gain insights into your emotional and behavioural patterns and leads you to self-discovery, improved relationships, and a more fulfilling life.
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Maya Crawley
Psychologist, NZPsS Member
Verified Verified
Wellington 6011
I am an experienced and compassionate Psychologist with over 15 years supporting people to work with a range of challenges including wellbeing, stress, perfectionism, imposter syndrome and burnout. I can also help with relationship challenges, confidence issues, life transitions, difficult emotions, and self-defeating habits. While I am especially passionate about working with high-performing or health professionals, creatives, or small business owners, I walk alongside people from all walks of life to find peace of mind and success according to your own personally defined standards.
I am an experienced and compassionate Psychologist with over 15 years supporting people to work with a range of challenges including wellbeing, stress, perfectionism, imposter syndrome and burnout. I can also help with relationship challenges, confidence issues, life transitions, difficult emotions, and self-defeating habits. While I am especially passionate about working with high-performing or health professionals, creatives, or small business owners, I walk alongside people from all walks of life to find peace of mind and success according to your own personally defined standards.
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Claire Thompson
Counsellor, MNZAC
Verified Verified
Wellington 5016
Face to face (Auckland), online and phone appointments are available NZ and world wide.
Face to face (Auckland), online and phone appointments are available NZ and world wide.
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Soulcheck Holistic Therapy
MCouns
Verified Verified
Wellington 5016
When you're feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and lost, and life's turmoil seems unrelenting, where do you turn for lasting relief? Is it because you are tired of battling anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, and enduring relentless days when these emotions refuse to loosen their grip? I understand the profound impact of mental and emotional distress on your life. My holistic approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of your suffering. By exploring the mind-body connection and incorporating personalized strategies, I aim to alleviate emotional pain and empower you to cultivate resilience and inner peace.
When you're feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and lost, and life's turmoil seems unrelenting, where do you turn for lasting relief? Is it because you are tired of battling anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, and enduring relentless days when these emotions refuse to loosen their grip? I understand the profound impact of mental and emotional distress on your life. My holistic approach goes beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes of your suffering. By exploring the mind-body connection and incorporating personalized strategies, I aim to alleviate emotional pain and empower you to cultivate resilience and inner peace.
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Plot Twist Talk Therapy: Neil Westwood
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Wellington 6011  (Online Only)
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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Practice Supervision and Personal Support
Verified Verified
Wellington 6011  (Online Only)
I find inspiration in working with people to discover the possibilities in their lives to experience fearlessness, expression, joy, love and freedom. I am a specialist in navigating safely from abuse and decolonisation. Together we can find safe pathways of meaning from suffering to liberation from our socialisation, and attachment imprinting. Through exploring cultural, spiritual, and creative practices to embrace and reflect on ancestral, intergenerational, and personal stories we can anchor in our strengths to heal and connect more deeply with ourselves and others. An artist and mystic focused on soulful living.
I find inspiration in working with people to discover the possibilities in their lives to experience fearlessness, expression, joy, love and freedom. I am a specialist in navigating safely from abuse and decolonisation. Together we can find safe pathways of meaning from suffering to liberation from our socialisation, and attachment imprinting. Through exploring cultural, spiritual, and creative practices to embrace and reflect on ancestral, intergenerational, and personal stories we can anchor in our strengths to heal and connect more deeply with ourselves and others. An artist and mystic focused on soulful living.
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Shelley Harvill - Rainbow Consulting
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Wellington 5016  (Online Only)
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.
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.
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Rainbow Consulting
Psychologist, MPsych
Verified Verified
Wellington 5016  (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples and policules. Though I work broadly with people who have a variety of emotional health concerns, I have a passion for and commitment to supporting those in Ethically Non Monogamous/polyamorous relationship structures and the LGBTQ+ community. I also have a focus on attachment, trauma, gender and sexuality/sex positivity.
I work with individuals, couples and policules. Though I work broadly with people who have a variety of emotional health concerns, I have a passion for and commitment to supporting those in Ethically Non Monogamous/polyamorous relationship structures and the LGBTQ+ community. I also have a focus on attachment, trauma, gender and sexuality/sex positivity.
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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.