Cian Kerrisk

Professional, effective psychotherapy and counselling for adolescents, adults, and couples.

Areas of Special Interest

• Addiction (Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling)
• Mental Health issues
• Anxiety Disorders
• Work or Study Stress & Burnout
• Insomnia & Sleep issues
• Depression & Low Mood
• Relationships & Interpersonal Problems
• Trauma & Recovery from Abuse
• Loss & Grief, Coping with illness, Death & Dying
• Self Esteem, Identity Development, Cultural (Migrants/Refugees)

Counselling/Therapy Approach

My therapeutic approach is a ‘Synthesis’ of Relational Psychodynamic, Humanistic, and Cognitive Behavioural modalities. ‘Synthesis’ also refers to the goal of integrating the parts of one’s Self into a well-functioning whole, bringing balance and meaning to life.

Background and Experience

• 20 years experience in Social Services, Psychotherapy, Counselling, Supervision, Youth Development, and Clinical Leadership/Training.
• Particular expertise in Addictions and Trauma.
• Previously a Senior Lecturer in Mental Health and Addictions.
• Currently a Clinical Team Leader for a DHB Specialist Mental Health Service

Supervision Services

I offer clinical/professional supervision of Counsellors, Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, or Drug & Alcohol Practitioners (Qualified or in training). Either in-person at Titirangi or Online via Zoom.

My supervision experience includes as a supervisor of Volunteer Phone Counsellors at Youthline (2004-2005), supervision of Social Work, Counselling, and AOD Practitioners/Students in an Alcohol & Drug Service (2010-2012), supervising  Mental Health tertiary students on clinical placements (2012-2014), providing Specialist Consultations and Case Supervision for Social Workers as part of my role at Clinical Services Unit of Child Youth & Family/Oranga Tamariki (2014-2017), and providing supervision sessions for Counselling Psychology (as a secondary supervisor) and Counselling students on placement in a school counselling department setting.