Corinna Friebel

My approach to couple therapy:

Couple counselling can give you the support and tools for restoring healthy relationships.

With the right tools, couples can learn to understand their relationship patterns, change their communication style, increase empathy and rebuild the sense of partnership.

I trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), developed by Dr Sue Johnson. EFT is being practised around the world and is recognised as an effective, evidenced-based couple therapy. EFT is a structured approach to couples therapy, based on the science of adult attachment and bonding.

We will work together in a collaborative way. I hope to earn your trust by providing a safe and nurturing relationship.

Other areas of specialisation:

With my 30 years experience as a psychotherapy and counselling provider, I can also help you with:

• anxiety, depression, grief and loss
• trauma and PTSD
• identity issues
• life transitions and change
• stress and burnout
• migration adjustment
• toxic shame

About me:

I came to New Zealand/Aotearoa 40 years ago. While I began my career in the health professions doing body work, coming into contact with my clients’ trauma led me on to studying psychotherapy. It was a priviledge for me to work with many people from diverse cultural, ethnic and religious background in both NGO and government settings in New Zealand and Australia. In my private practice I have developed a particular interest in couple therapy over the past few years.

I provide an initial free 15-minute phone consultation to ascertain whether my service is right for you, and to answer any questions you may have about the process. Please text or email me prior to our first phone chat.