Guy Cousins

If modern life seems overwhelming, if you’re anxious or depressed, or struggling with relationship issues, I offer a calm and supportive space to allow you to make meaningful changes in your life.

In today’s society, there is a strong emphasis on finding quick remedies. This is clear when self-help books proliferate on our bedside tables, each offering three simple steps to solving our issues. While conventional wisdom says we should put aside our feelings and look for quick fixes, many long for deeper understanding and connection. I enjoy working with individuals interested in exploring the profound world of emotions. From my perspective, the most transformative experiences occur during those shared emotional moments. I am interested in the unconscious and “being” versus “doing”.

Areas of Special Interest : Anxiety, relationship struggles, intimacy, grief and loss, high sensitivity/emotionality, anger, depression, self-defeating behaviour, mood changes, self-esteem, sexuality, spirituality, personal meaning and purpose, mid-life issues, transitions, impact of boarding school.

Client Types : Adults.

Issues Covered : Anxiety, Breakup & Divorce, Depression, Emotional Instability, Grief & Loss, High Sensitivit/Emotionality,  Identity, Loneliness, Men's Issues, Mind-Body Counselling, Personal Development, Pornography, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Social Anxiety, Stress, Toxic Shame, Transitions & Change, Workplace Issues.

Background : I am from the UK, but have lived here for twenty years. I worked for two years at Community Alcohol and Drugs Service (CADS), part of Te Whatu Ora, providing counselling services to people struggling with drug and alcohol issues.

Registrations : PBANZ

Qualifications : Master of Psychotherapy, First Class Honours (AUT), Graduate Diploma in Health Science (AUT)

Contact Details : Email: guycousinstherapy@gmail.com