Anna Riley

Feel free to visit my website: annarileytherapy.co.nz

Kia ora. 

As a psychotherapist, I help people reduce immediate distress, reflect on and process painful experiences, deepen self-understanding, strengthen relationships and discover new and more fulfilling ways of being themselves in the world. I work predominantly with young adults aged between 18 and mid-30’s.

My approach is relational and compassionate.

I provide a meaningful and authentic human connection, based in empathy, curiosity and honesty. I show up as myself and bring my personality and soul into our work. Drawing on diverse relational, cultural and humanistic theories, I adjust to clients individual needs and contexts. We will learn about your experiences (both past and present), your understanding of the world, and your hopes and dreams.

Together, we can help you find your way home.

Areas of Interest

• Young adulthood (18 – mid thirties)

• Relationships, attachment

• Highly Sensitive People

• Indigo Children (in adulthood)

• Neurodiversity

• Depression, low mood

• Anxiety, panic

• Childhood, family experiences

• Identity, self-esteem

• Culture, society

• Grief, traumatic events

• Overwhelm, feeling “lost”

• Sexuality, sex, gender

• Spirituality (all kinds)

• Life direction, choices

What is Relational Psychotherapy?

Significant research has found the quality of our relationships is the most powerful determinant of overall emotional well-being. Who we become and how we perceive the world is determined by our relational experiences, needs and interpretations.

Relational psychotherapy offers an opportunity to explore the impact relationships have had on you and how this may influence your present distress. Deeper awareness of these patterns in your life can allow you to make new choices.

Often, what you are struggling with in relationships outside of therapy can come alive in the therapeutic relationship, offering you an opportunity to work through difficulties in a safe and empathic connection.

Over time, therapy can help you build more relationship security, and find new and more authentic ways of being yourself. 

If you think I could be a good fit for you feel free to reach out.