New Zealand’s Leading Marriage Counsellors & Relationship Therapists

At Relate our relationship therapists combine extensive experience (often exceeding 1000's of hours) and specialist relationship training - a minimum of 2 models of couples therapy. Research shows that combining specialist training with experience moves typical success rates from around 50-55% to about 80%. Our team also has specialists to help you with issues including communication and conflict resolution to complex issues like affair and betrayal recovery.
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Relationship Crisis Assessment Auckland & Online

When your relationship is in trouble, sometimes there is not a lot of time to waste.

Crisis Assessments will get you a session in the next week with our Clinical Director Steven.

If you are facing a catastrophic problem e.g. an affair / someone threatening to leave etc. you can book a 2 hour Rapid or a 3 hour In Depth Assessment with Steven.

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Steven Dromgool, Relate's Founder & Director

Relate was created to give New Zealand Expert Relationship Therapy

Relate was started because of a Failed Relationship Counselling

"When my marriage was in trouble, we went to a therapist who was a good individual therapist, but not trained in working with couples therapy. My ex, and I sat in front of him arguing and going nowhere - eventually we decided we could fight at home for free. When we were running out of hope, I mentioned the idea of counselling again. She said we've already done that and it didn't work. We divorced.

I was a therapist myself and I still didn't know what was missing. When I discovered that there were specialist approaches couples counselling I embarked on a mission to learn all I could and equip other therapists with the skills they needed to help our clients succeed. The foundation of Relate is the belief that couples and our kids deserve the absolute best in terms of training and support for the relationship clinicians who help us navigate the
challenges of relationships.

Relate is a team of relationship therapists who share this passion.“

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Why Choose Relate for Couples Therapy?

Specialist Relationship Therapy Across New Zealand

All our therapists are trained in multiple relationship therapy approaches to offer you the best possible support.

In-person and Online Counselling in New Zealand

We provide in-person couples counselling in Auckland and Rotorua with virtual consultations to fit your lifestyle.

Proven Strategies for Infidelity & Breakup

From managing infidelity and communication issues to seperation counselling or enhancing emotional connections, our methods are designed for real results.

Relationship Counselling Issues We Work With

Betrayal Recovery

When trust is broken from an affair or other betrayal, the path forward seems daunting. We help you navigate the tough times with specialized crisis interventions.

Communication Breakdown

Struggle with misunderstandings? Our strategies enhance dialogue and understanding between partners.

Get Reconnected

Feeling Unheard? If you feel your concerns are minimized, we provide tools to help both partners feel valued and heard.

Stay or Go

Uncertain about decision dilemmas? We offer guidance to help you make informed relationship decisions, including divorce counselling.

Our Vision and Mission

Relate was started with the belief that every couple and their children deserve the best possible help. To get better connected, which is the best and fastest way to create a better world.

Frequently Asked Questions About Couples Therapy

The Relate Difference in Couples Therapy for New Zealand

Relate’s mission is to provide you with expert relationship counselling or couples therapy help. We specialise in working with marriage and relationship
issues for couples and singles. Our team are experts in relationship counselling and are committed to help you improve or even rescue your relationship. Appointments are offered weekdays, after hours and weekends. Relationship Therapy Assessments and Intensives are also available.

Relationship Counselling in New Zealand

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If you are looking for couples counselling in Hamilton, marriage counselling in Christchurch, relationship counselling in Wellington, or relationship counselling in Christchurch you can schedule online relationship therapy.