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Couples Counselling and Relationship Therapy, Workshops in Auckland, Bali & Berlin

Helping couples and individuals build stronger communication, deeper connection, and lasting relational change.

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Upcoming Couples Workshops:

  • 12/13 December 2026: Piha, Auckland

  • 13/14 March 2027: Piha, Auckland

  • 17/18 April 2027: Whangarei, Northland

  • 3/4 July 2027: Piha, Auckland

  • 1st August 2027 - 7th of August 2027: Fully catered Couples Retreat & lots of fun in Bali, Indo

  • 11/12 September 2027: Berlin, Germany

  • 16/17 October 2027: Piha, Auckland

Please book online or message me for any of the workshops and retreats.

Next Couples Workshop in Auckland: 12/13 December 2026! Enrol now!

Real Support for Real Relationships

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Kia Ora!

I am Stefanie.

I have spent more than twenty five years working with individuals and couples in New Zealand and internationally. As a Certified International Imago Relationship Therapist and Gottman Couples Therapist, I bring structured, evidence informed relationship work into every session, workshop, and retreat.

 

I am a Full Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors, an Accredited Counsellor and Family Therapist, and an Accredited Clinical Supervisor. My work is grounded in professional standards, clarity, and a deep respect for the complexity of long term relationships.

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Now what is Imago? Watch this video to learn more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9PyE_QRQ3c

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Ways to Work With Me.

Different relationships require different levels of support. Some couples want ongoing guidance. Others prefer a focused intensive experience. Some individuals want to understand their relational patterns before entering a new partnership.

 

You can choose the format that fits your situation.

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Couples Counselling and In-Home Intensives

Private sessions online or in person designed to help you understand recurring patterns, improve communication, and rebuild emotional safety.

 

We move at a pace that suits you, with providing structure and clear tools you can continue using at home. At your home or mine. Online or in the CBD or in West Auckland!

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Couples Workshops

Structured weekend intensives that provide focused learning in a contained setting.

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These workshops often feel like several therapy sessions in one weekend and are ideal for couples who want momentum without long term commitment.

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Couples Retreats

Immersive experiences in Bali that offer uninterrupted time away from daily pressures.

 

Retreats allow deeper insight, sustained practice, and meaningful reconnection.

What Couples Say

These reflections come from couples who have worked with me in structured relationship programmes and therapeutic settings.

Current Available Workshops

Upcoming opportunities to engage in structured relationship work across New Zealand and internationally.

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The Berlin Couples Workshop 

An international offering of the weekend workshop, bringing this work to Europe for couples who want practical tools and renewed connection.

September 2027

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The Auckland Couples Workshops 

A focused weekend in Piha or Ponsonby, Auckland designed to help couples communicate more clearly, understand relational patterns, and reconnect with intention. Next weekend:

March 2027

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The Whangārei Couples Workshop 

The same structured Imago workshop offered in Northland for couples seeking depth and clarity in a quieter regional setting. April 2027

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Who This Work Is For

This work supports couples who are steady but stuck, couples who feel fragile or on the brink, and couples who simply want to strengthen what they already value.

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It also supports individuals who want to grow their relational capacity before entering a new partnership.

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You do not need to be in crisis to benefit. And if you are in crisis, there is still space for structured support.

 

Learn to speak in a way that your partner wants to listen to you and learn to listen in a way your partner wants to speak with you.

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Advanced Certified Imago Relationship Therapist

Formally trained in the Imago Dialogue process, helping couples move from conflict to conscious connection.

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Gottman Couples Therapy

Evidence-based relationship therapy grounded in decades of research on what makes partnerships succeed or fail.

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Full Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors

Bound by a professional code of ethics, ongoing supervision, and continuing professional development to ensure safe, high-quality care.

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25+ Years Experience

Supporting individuals and couples through change, crisis, growth, and reconnection across New Zealand and internationally.

Discover the Luxury Bali Couples Retreat - August 2027!

Set in a private luxury villa surrounded by tropical gardens, this five-day retreat is an exclusive, immersive experience. Each couple enjoys a spacious ensuite room, shared open living spaces for guided sessions, and quiet areas to reconnect in privacy.

 

With a private pool, daily housekeeping, and complete seclusion from everyday life, you can step out of routine and into focused, supported relationship work.

 

For five days, your relationship becomes the priority.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Reaching out can feel vulnerable. That is completely normal.

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Whether you are in crisis, quietly drifting apart, or simply wanting something better for your relationship, you are welcome here. You do not need to have the right words or a clear plan. We can begin with a simple conversation.

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If you are unsure whether counselling, a workshop, or a retreat is right for you, I offer a 15 minute Zoom call to help you decide.

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Use the form below, send a text, or book a time to talk. I will respond personally.

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​Email: thecouplesshed@gmail.com
Text: +64 22 070 01 04

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