Anna Riley

Kia ora.

As a therapist, I help people reflect on their life experiences, both past and present, to connect with a deeper sense of self, meaning and direction. It can often be very meaningful to have an empathic, listening, creative person to accompany you through challenging, uncertain or painful times. 

I work predominantly with young adults aged between 18 and through 30’s.

In our increasingly complex world, we often need new ways to draw close to each other and find community, connection and support. Therapy can help us better understand the specific ways we move in our relational world, and how some patterns of relating may hold us back from the kind of connection and wellbeing we hope for. Through therapy we may also come to better understand how the world we have encountered has been impacting our life quality. Through understanding we can move toward self-compassion and creativity.

I am predominantly trained as a relational psychotherapist, but I draw on many theories and wellbeing practices I have picked up throughout my life. I tend to be compassionate, poetic, curious and fairly pragmatic. 

I have experience with a wide range of presentations, including trauma. 

Areas of Interest

• Young adulthood (18 – 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

Availability

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

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