ONLINE NATIONWIDE ONLY
I have been working as a psychologist for 34 years now and am a dedicated relationship specialist and sex therapist. I work with individuals and couples online using Zoom to help them with any type of relationship problem they are experiencing.
If you want to work with me face to face I also offer couple therapy retreats – these can be anything from one weekend, two long weekends or 5 days (Mon-Fri). Each couple sees me on their own – this is NOT a group programme. Follow-up therapy is then offered online.
I work at RelationshipWork alongside Nic Beets who is also my husband of 40 years. I have focused on working with relationship problems for 23 years now and I love to make a difference in this important area of people’s lives.
I work with the full range of relationship issues: Conflict, communication, infidelity, loyalty, step parenting, difficult exes and extended family, life challenges (stages, transitions, grief, loss and illness), parenting issues, impact of alcohol, drugs, gambling, any sort of sexual issue (desire issues, pain, arousal problems etc).
I am known for my forthright and down to earth attitude to working with relationship issues. I work with focus and intent and my clients say they appreciate how actively I guide them rather than just let them do all the talking. I have a map and I like to offer that understanding and guidance.
I have trained to an advanced level in the Crucible or Passionate Marriage approach with David Schnarch and Ruth Morehouse in America and have extended this with my training with Nic Beets and Paula Dennan in the Developmental Model of relationship therapy. This has added so much to my toolkit for helping my clients resolve their difficulties and make the changes they want in their relationships.
Fees:
My hourly rate is $250/hour (287.50 incl GST). I normally see individuals for either an hour or an hour and a half.
Couple sessions are usually an hour and a half and so the fee for that is $375 (431.25 incl GST). For people with a sense of urgency or a big problem to solve I also offer 3-hour sessions or two sessions a day.
Couples also have the option of working with me in person in a 2- 5- or 6-day Intensive Couples Retreat at the beautiful Waihi Beach. Costs for this vary depending on what you are looking for. Please contact me to discuss.
Online Appointments:
Monday to Thursday in working hours – first appointment 9 or 9.30am, last appointment 4.00pm
Contact details: Verity Thom
Email: verity@relationshipwork.nz
Phone: 021 27 55 799 (confidential voice message system)
Website: www.relationshipwork.nz