Upcoming Piha Workshop | 18 - 19 April | Limited Spaces
Real Support for Real Relationships
If you are searching for couples counselling in Auckland, chances are something in your relationship no longer feels steady or workable.
You may be stuck in the same arguments. You may feel distant. You may still care deeply but struggle to communicate without tension.
I work with couples and individuals who want more than surface level conversations. My approach is structured, practical, and grounded in the internationally recognised Imago framework. You will learn how to speak, listen, and respond differently so that change continues long after our sessions end.
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Kia Ora!
I'm Stefanie,
I have spent more than twenty five years working with individuals and couples in New Zealand and internationally. As a Certified International Imago Relationship Therapist and Gottman Couples Therapist, I bring structured, evidence informed relationship work into every session, workshop, and retreat.
I am a Full Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors, an Accredited Counsellor and Family Therapist, and an Accredited Clinical Supervisor. My work is grounded in professional standards, clarity, and a deep respect for the complexity of long term relationships.
Ways to Work With Me
Different relationships require different levels of support. Some couples want ongoing guidance. Others prefer a focused intensive experience. Some individuals want to understand their relational patterns before entering a new partnership.
You can choose the format that fits your situation.
What Couples Say
These reflections come from couples who have worked with me in structured relationship programmes and therapeutic settings.
Who This Work Is For
This work supports couples who are steady but stuck, couples who feel fragile or on the brink, and couples who simply want to strengthen what they already value.
It also supports individuals who want to grow their relational capacity before entering a new partnership.
You do not need to be in crisis to benefit. And if you are in crisis, there is still space for structured support.
Advanced Certified Imago Relationship Therapist
Formally trained in the Imago Dialogue process, helping couples move from conflict to conscious connection.
Gottman Couples Therapy
Evidence-based relationship therapy grounded in decades of research on what makes partnerships succeed or fail.
Full Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors
Bound by a professional code of ethics, ongoing supervision, and continuing professional development to ensure safe, high-quality care.
25+ Years Experience
Supporting individuals and couples through change, crisis, growth, and reconnection across New Zealand and internationally.
Discover the Luxury Bali Couples Retreat
Set in a private luxury villa surrounded by tropical gardens, this five-day retreat is an exclusive, immersive experience. Each couple enjoys a spacious ensuite room, shared open living spaces for guided sessions, and quiet areas to reconnect in privacy.
With a private pool, daily housekeeping, and complete seclusion from everyday life, you can step out of routine and into focused, supported relationship work.
For five days, your relationship becomes the priority.
Current Available Workshops
Upcoming opportunities to engage in structured relationship work across New Zealand and internationally.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
