Safety before blame
I slow down the emotional intensity so both of you can speak and be heard. Neither partner is treated as the problem.
In person · Central Christchurch
Couples therapy for when you feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward
A calm and steady space to help you understand one another and rebuild your relationship.
Request your first session60 minutes · $180 incl. GST · In person on Bealey Ave
Beneath most conflict is hurt that has not been understood.
ADHD-aware support for couples where ADHD affects communication or connection.
Is this where you are?
When love is still there, but you cannot find your way back
You may still care deeply about one another while feeling unable to reach each other in the moments that matter—or unsure what the future of the relationship should be.
- Arguments escalate quickly, last for hours or never feel resolved
- You feel emotionally disconnected, unheard or more like flatmates
- Trust has been broken through an affair, secrecy or past hurt
- Stress, grief, parenting or major change is pulling you apart
- You are separated or unsure whether the relationship can survive
Therapy can help you
- Feel heard without being attacked
- Understand the pattern beneath the conflict
- Explore whether trust and emotional closeness can be rebuilt
- Gain clarity about whether—and how—to move forward
How therapy works
How I work with couples
At the core of conflict is often a longing to be seen, understood and deeply loved. When that longing feels threatened, couples can attack, withdraw or shut down.
See the pattern
Together, we make the cycle beneath the arguments visible—including the hurt, expectations and different inner worlds shaping it.
Honesty that helps
I combine warmth with clarity. Once the pattern is understood, difficult conversations can become more honest and change becomes possible.
ADHD and relationships
When ADHD is part of the pattern
ADHD can affect communication, emotional reactions and day-to-day life in ways that are hard for both partners to understand.
I work with couples where one or both partners have ADHD, helping you make sense of what happens between you without making either person the problem.
Your first meeting
What the first session is like
A 60-minute, in-person session at my Bealey Ave practice in Central Christchurch.
My first priority is to slow things down. Both of you will have space to be heard without interruption or blame, and we will begin to understand the deeper story beneath the argument.
You do not need to arrive knowing exactly what to say, equally certain about therapy, or agreed on what the outcome should be. Therapy cannot guarantee an outcome, but it can create the clarity, honesty and understanding needed for a meaningful decision.
Request your first sessionWhat a client shared
“Ania helped me believe in our relationship again. She created the communication channels we really needed and helped us navigate an incredibly difficult period.”
Shared by a former client, with permission
Request your first session
Tell me a little about what brings you here. Once I have your details, you can choose a time that works for you.
Sessions are 60 minutes in person at Bealey Ave, Christchurch. The fee for a couple session is $180 (incl. GST).
Warmly, Ania