Anna Riley

Kia ora.

As a counsellor and 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, collaborative and compassionate.

I provide a meaningful and authentic human relationship for you to build understanding of your difficulties and find effective solutions. I am empathic, curious and honest. Drawing on diverse relational, cultural and humanistic theories, I adjust to clients individual needs and contexts. Together, we can help you find your way forward.

Areas of Interest

• Young adulthood (18 – mid thirties)
• Life direction, choices
• Relationships, attachment
• Depression, low mood
• Anxiety, panic
• Childhood, family experiences
• Identity, self-esteem
• Culture, society
• Grief, painful events
• Overwhelm, feeling “lost”
• Sexuality, sex, gender
• Spirituality, existence

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 therapy offers an opportunity to explore the impact relationships have 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 social difficulties in a safe and empathic connection.

At the moment, I am working on short term basis and cannot offer long term psychotherapy.

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