Helping You Specifically
Relationship Issues Specialist
Whether you’re working to rebuild your relationship or to reconnect with yourself within it, couples therapy can guide you toward a healthier, more positive future. Relationship challenges can be among life’s most painful experiences—I offer clear, practical strategies to improve communication and help each partner truly understand the other.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to help you feel empowered, strengthen communication skills, and build confidence in your own strengths. I also support you in easing anxiety and healing underlying sadness or pain.
Imago Relationship Therapist (IRT)
Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) goes beyond simply resolving surface conflicts.
While traditional therapy often focuses on current problems or teaching communication skills, Imago explores the deeper patterns that draw you to your partner in the first place.
It helps you uncover how early experiences shape your triggers and teaches a structured dialogue that allows both partners to feel heard, understood, and emotionally safe.
This deeper insight fosters lasting change and a stronger, more conscious connection.
My Areas of Knowledge & Experience:
- Depression
- Stress related Issues
- Communication Skills
- Keeping The Love You Find - Workshop for Individuals
- Miscarriage, Pregnancy & Baby Loss
- Anger Issues
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety Related Issues
- Employment Stress / Problems
- Getting The Love You Want - Couples Workshops
- Grief & Loss
- Couple Conflict
- Parenting Difficulties
- Poor Motivation
- Twin Relationships and Issues
Training Obtained -
My Qualifications and Memberships are:
- Full Member - New Zealand Association of Counsellors
- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling
- Advanced Certified Imago Relationship Therapist
- Certified Workshop Presenter of Couples Workshops. Level 4.
- Certificates in Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client Centred Counsellor
- WINZ approved Counsellor
- Victim Support approved Counsellor
- EAP Provider for: Vitae, Instep, & Workplace Support
- Extensive training in Couple Therapy in the Imago Relationship Therapy Modality
Sarah Deering