Sukriti Sabharwal, Mpsych, NZAC Registered Counsellor

- Registered with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)
- Masters in Psychology
- Post Graduate Diploma in Child Guidance & Counselling
- Masters in Social Work

Sessions are $120 per session.

I also accept referrals and funded sessions through Gumboot Friday and EAP services via Clearhead, where applicable.

If you’re unsure about fees or funding options, we can briefly discuss this during the free 15-minute consultation.

I work mainly with children, adolescents, young adults, and families during periods of stress, transition, or emotional overwhelm. My work often includes:

Supporting children and young people with anxiety
Including separation anxiety, school-related worries, emotional regulation, social anxiety, and changes at home or school.

Working with teenagers under pressure
Supporting teens with anxiety, overthinking, low confidence, friendship difficulties, academic stress, and feeling stuck or misunderstood.

Parenting support and guidance
Helping parents make sense of their child’s emotional world, respond with confidence, and reduce tension at home during challenging phases.

School-related concerns
Including school anxiety, behavioural difficulties, emotional regulation, and supporting wellbeing within learning environments.

Support for young adults
Providing space for young adults navigating stress, burnout, relationships, identity questions, and life transitions.

Workplace stress and crisis support
Supporting young adults and parents experiencing workplace stress, emotional overload, or periods of crisis, drawing on my current work in crisis counselling to offer steady, practical support when things feel overwhelming.

My approach is calm, relational, and practical. I draw from CBT, mindful and play-based work, and relational approaches, always adapting sessions to suit the age, needs, and pace of the person or family I’m working with.

“We reached out when school mornings had become a daily struggle. Sukriti didn’t rush us or make us feel like we were doing something wrong. She helped us understand what our child needed in those moments. Things feel more settled now, and we’re not walking on eggshells the same way.” -- Parent of a primary-aged child

“I usually shut down when adults ask too many questions. Sukriti noticed that and didn’t push. Over time it felt easier to talk. I don’t feel as panicky as I used to, and I have ways to calm myself down when my thoughts spiral.” -- Teen client

“I came in feeling drained and stuck. Having someone steady in the room helped more than I expected. The space felt calm and thoughtful, and I left each session feeling a bit clearer about what mattered and what I could let go of.” -- Young adult