Parenting Stress

I help you find solutions to any issues you may be experiencing, whether they are related to your relationships or other problems. My work is eclectic, and I choose the type of therapy in consultation with you to suit you and your issues. My mission is to support people in creating relationships that are more secure, joyful, and fulfilling.

Kia ora, I'm an Italian therapist and I offer supervision for professionals and trauma specialised therapy for adults and couples. Sessions can be held in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Supporting couples to find understanding, connection, and new ways forward.

COUNSELLING & COACHING FOR COUPLES STRUGGLING TO COMMUNICATE & CONNECT. Are you lost in a cycle of triggering and hurting each other? Feeling like you can no longer communicate or understand each other? Feeling distant and disconnected spiralling towards separation or loss of your family unit?

My name is Shanti and I have been a therapist for more than 20 years. I am a full accredited member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) and a Registered Practitioner Member of the Terence Watts BWRT Institute (UK) (Brain Working Recursive Therapy) Level 1 and Level 2. I have worked with couples and individuals on issues related to relationship challenges, mental health; anxiety, stress, PTSD, grief, trauma and sleep deprivation. I use an eclectic approach in helping you achieve your goals and outcomes.

--- Currently I only offer online therapy --- I am a Holistic Counsellor, an intuitive & a spiritual mentor. My spiritual awareness and my background in the field of health have benefitted my appreciation for both tangible and mystical perceptions when it comes to physical and mental wellbeing.

Welcome. Reaching out for professional help can be an important step forward for your own mental well-being and for the health of your relationships, yet it can be a hard step to take. I work in a kind, respectful and collaborative way, providing the space for you to gain insight into your relationship and your life. Relationship psychotherapy and relationship counselling can help you understand and connect with yourself and others.

I offer in-person counselling for individuals and couples from a cozy boathouse studio in central Whangarei, also worldwide online counselling in English, Swedish and Estonian. My therapy style is solution focused CBT mixed with other styles I find useful in personal growth. My areas of interest include couples therapy, migration and cultural issues, stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, communication difficulties and self-esteem concerns.