Anna Riley

Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Psychotherapy (1st Class Honours), Gradudate Diploma in Psychotherapy, Diploma of Counselling

157 Jervois Road, Herne Bay
Phone : 027 2516629
Email : annariley@hotmail.co.nz
Website : https://empathink.co.nz/practitioner/anna-riley/

"We are all just walking each other home" - Ram Dass

I am a psychotherapist working predominantly with younger adults (18 - mid 30's) on a wide range of issues. I build supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationships and help people reduce distress, deepen self-understanding, strengthen relationships and discover new and more fulfilling ways of being themselves in the world.

Client Types : Adults (18-35).

Approach : Life can be challenging. At times, we can feel overwhelmed, lost, anxious, depressed, lonely – other times we might experience something painful and unexpected that really throws us off balance. Whether it’s for a short time or a long time, it can be profoundly helpful to have someone empathic, curious and honest to talk to about what you are experiencing.

Relational psychotherapy provides the space to explore past experiences, process painful feelings and discover new and more fulfilling ways of being. The therapeutic relationship also provides a meaningful human connection, offering you a new way to work through emotional and relational difficulties with another person. I draw from diverse relational theories and together we would try to make sense of and respond to what is unfolding in each session and in your life. Over time, therapy supports deeper understanding and connection, leading to a greater sense of wellbeing and agency in your life.

I am from Aotearoa New Zealand, but spent my twenties travelling the world and living overseas before moving back to pursue further study. Tāmaki Makaurau is now my home. I have multi-generational roots in Mohua/Goldenbay and my ancestry is English/Irish/Scottish.

Issues Covered : I enjoy working with all kinds of young people and have helped people with a range of experiences, including depression, anxiety/panic, high sensitivity, self-esteem/self-worth, relationships and attachment, social anxiety/isolation, feeling lost and overwhelmed, strong emotions, loneliness, childhood trauma/family, suicidality, sexual trauma, sexuality, sexual problems, addiction, identity and sense of self, cultural/racial identity, difficulties making decisions, neurodiversity, fearfulness/avoidance, major crisis/loss, and existential or spiritual concerns.

If you think I would be a good fit for you, feel free to reach out.

Registrations : PBANZ

Qualifications : Master of Psychotherapy (1st Class Honours) (AUT), Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy (AUT), Diploma of Counselling.

Fees: $160 per session.

Hours: Mon - Fri during business hours, some after work hours mid-week.

Contact Details : For any enquiries or if you would like to book an appointment, you are welcome to contact me via phone at 027 2516629 or via email at annariley@hotmail.co.nz