Catriona Cairns

I provide psychotherapy for people wanting to find a place and a relationship in which to safely explore the things that are troubling them, and to be able to find acceptance for themselves and others.

Areas of Special Interest

• relationship problems with partners and/or family members
• grief and loss
• trauma
• depression
• anxiety
• eating difficulties

The kinds of things that bring people to therapy are:

• feeling bad about yourself
• constantly feeling angry with someone in your life
• troubling memories from the past which don’t seem to fade
• feeling panicky or restless
• not being able to stick at jobs or relationships
• feeling as though you’re not good enough
• being worried about asking for what you want from others

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy which helps by becoming aware of patterns which may have protected you in the past, but are now holding you back. Together we explore the dynamics which appear in your relationships both with yourself and others, including the therapeutic relationship, as a way of untangling old patterns.

Background and Experience

I have been in private practice for over ten years, previously I worked in an eating disorders service for five years, and as a grief and loss counsellor at a hospice for eight years before that.

Supervision Services

I provide supervision for counsellors, psychotherapists and other health professionals wanting to reflect on their practice, and to receive support and guidance on workplace relationships. I am a training supervisor for candidates of the Advanced Clinical Practice pathway, NZAP.