Empowering you to make changes and

restore balance to your life

About

Life has a way of becoming overwhelming, especially when you have spent years holding everything together for everyone else. Stress accumulates, wellbeing falters, and eventually the body and mind begin to signal that something needs to change. For many of us, this turning point becomes the beginning of a deeper journey -- one of understanding, healing, and rediscovering ourselves.

My focus is on helping you make sense of what you are experiencing and supporting you to move towards a life that feels steadier, kinder, and more aligned with who you are. Balance is not a fixed state you achieve once and keep forever -- it is something that is cultivated gently, and sometimes slowly, through awareness, compassion, and meaningful change.

Franciska Neuhäuser (she/her)

Graduate Diploma in Psychology
Academic foundations in psychological theory and research
Diploma of Professional Counselling
Core therapeutic training in client--centred and practical counselling skills
NLP Master Practitioner
Advanced communication and change--work methods integrated where appropriate

About Me as a Therapist

My work is grounded in warmth, authenticity, and a deep respect for the courage it takes to reach out for support. My therapeutic style is gentle, collaborative, and relational. I believe that healing happens through connection -- through being seen, heard, and understood without judgment or pressure.

My own experiences of significant life changes and rebuilding have shaped the way I sit with others. They taught me that healing is not linear, that balance must be cultivated rather than forced, and that people flourish when given the safety to explore who they are becoming. These insights inform my work every day, not as a focus on my story, but as a quiet underpinning of empathy and understanding.

I work with adults across Aotearoa New Zealand via secure online sessions, offering flexibility, privacy, and support wherever you are.

How I Work

My approach integrates counselling, psychology, and communication-based methodologies within a trauma--informed and client--centred framework. I draw from a range of therapeutic methods, including:

narrative and meaning-making approaches
mind--body awareness and emotional regulation skills
cognitive and behavioural strategies
reflective, insight-oriented exploration
gentle reframing and practical coping tools

Every session is shaped by your needs and your capacity on the day. Some sessions are exploratory and reflective; others focus on grounding, practical tools, or processing experiences that feel heavy or unclear. The aim is always to reduce distress, strengthen resilience, and support your sense of balance and wellbeing.

Areas I Support

I assist clients who are navigating:

anxiety , overwhelm, and chronic stress
burnout
grief and loss
trauma and emotional wounding
low moods, self-doubt, and inner criticism
life transitions and identity questions
relational dynamics and interpersonal challenges

Whether you are seeking clarity, comfort, insight, or ongoing support, I will meet you where you are and walk alongside you at a pace that feels right.

Values and Inclusiveness

Compassion, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard guide my work. I welcome cultural, spiritual, sexual, gender, and neuro diversity, and I feel privileged to support clients from many different backgrounds, including members of the Rainbow and LGBTQI+ communities.

My intention is to offer a therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe, supported, and able to explore the parts of your life and self that need attention, healing, or understanding.

Qualifications

Graduate Diploma in Psychology

Academic foundations in psychological theory and research

Diploma of Professional Counselling

Core therapeutic training in client--centred and practical counselling skills

NLP Master Practitioner

Advanced communication and change--work methods integrated where appropriate

Professional Registration and Membership

I am a Registered Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner with Natural Health Practitioners New Zealand (NHPNZ).

I am also in the process of registering with the New Zealand Christian Counsellors Association (NZCCA) and practise in a manner that aligns with their professional and ethical standards.

I undertake regular supervision and ongoing professional development to ensure safe, effective, and up-to-date practice.

Continuing Professional Development (selected)

To maintain high standards of practice, I regularly engage in further training and education. Recent learning has included:

Advanced Suicide Prevention: Screening, Triage, and Safety
Understanding and Treating Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Grief Experience and Bereavement Support
Trauma Recovery and Resilience
Cultural Competency and Inclusive Practice
Rainbow Experiences of Accessing Mental Health Support
Understanding and Preventing Dementia
Imago Relationship Therapy foundations
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
End of Life Duola Training

A more detailed list of workshops and certificates is available on request.