Caitrin | Therapist

(Zoom) Relationship Therapist St Heliers - Auckland

I am an open, caring and positive (Relationship) Therapist. I hold a Bachelor of Science, a Post Graduate Diploma and a Masters Degree in Psychology.

I provide a safe space for couples to come and work on their relationship difficulties, however these may look. The breakdown of a relationship can take many forms; a lack of empathy / a lack of emotional support / a breakdown of communication / not enough time spent together / infidelity / a breakdown of trust / a lack of respect for one another / lost intimacy. I help couples restore what has been lost between them using a combination of Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT); many couples have successfully learnt how to open up to one another again using these interventions.

Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT) can be helpful when couples are finding it difficult to communicate effectively. Role play scenarios can be used; whereby a couple will feign an argument and then practise conflict resolution using constructive communications skills such as active listening and displays of empathy. As well, we can talk through difficult real life scenarios together and use the same constructive communication skills to see if we can find resolution. It can also be helpful to talk through emotions and have a partner and therapist actively listen; the release of difficult emotions from thought form into word form can be quite cathartic when done in a safe space. 

Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help couples learn how to utilise mindfulness techniques to objectively observe thoughts and feelings so they can better communicate these to their partners. ACT teaches couples how to use a non-judgemental approach to conflict resolution. ACT also helps couples identify individual core values and then align some of these values, helping to promote similar goal oriented behaviour.

Cognitive Behaviour Therpay (CBT) helps couples identify negative thinking patterns, communication styles and behaviours that contribute to conflict within the relationship. Identification and alteration of these unhelpful/destructive thoughts, communication patterns and behaviours can lead to a healthier and more peacful relationship. All people hold some negative thoughts about themselves and these thoughts may be subconscious and deeply ingrained. Negative thinking about the self or about relationship norms can have a huge affect on how one behaves within a relationship; hence why its important to identify and adjust any negaitve thinking that is relevant to facets of a relationship. 

In line with providing a safe space, it is important for me to clarify that any information you share with me will remain confidential unless I am concerned for your own safety or the safety of someone else. I have a supervisor who I will be working closely alongside to ensure that I am practicing to the best of my abilities. I will continue to attend workshops/training seminars as I see necessary to meet the needs of my clients.

As seen below, I charge $210 per session (each session lasting 1 hour). As well, I offer an initial 15 minute zoom consultation (free of charge). It is my belief, that in order for the therapist/client relationship to work , there must first be a positive rapport between therapist and client; the therapist must be a good fit for the client. A client can only know, whether or not a therapist is right for them, by talking to them. 

If you are intrested in booking a free 15 minute zoom consultation, to see if I could be of any assistance in providing a more resilient relationship between you and your partner, please send me a message.