Guy Johnson

About Me

Originally from England, I made New Zealand my home in 2004. My professional path has taken me from a creative career into deeply relational work as a counsellor and psychotherapist. Over the years, I’ve worked across a range of settings, including Home and Family Counselling, Family Works Northern, ManAlive, and The Youth Health Hub.

Today, I work exclusively in private practice in Auckland’s CBD, supporting adult individuals through periods of difficulty, change, and personal growth.

How I work

My work is grounded, relational, and depth-oriented. I place strong emphasis on safety, pacing, and building a therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, respected, and met as you are.

I draw from evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches, including Internal Family Systems, Hakomi, Narrative Therapy, Focusing, Jungian, and Rogerian. Rather than applying techniques rigidly, I work in an integrative way, responding to what is present in you and moving at a pace that respects your nervous system.

Much of the work involves gently understanding the inner patterns and protective responses that have developed over time. As insight grows, these patterns often soften naturally, creating more choice, steadiness, and self-compassion.

An Integrative Whole-Person Approach

My practice is firmly rooted in psychotherapy and psychological well-being. At the same time, I recognise that healing is not purely cognitive. Mind, body, and emotional experience are deeply interconnected.

For clients who are open to it, I may incorporate mindfulness or simple meditative practices to support awareness, regulation, and emotional resilience. Any exploration of deeper or reflective aspects of experience is always grounded, optional, and aligned with your own values and beliefs.

Qualifications and Ongoing Training

• Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling
• Graduate Diploma in Psychology
• BA (Hons) in Communications

I continue to engage in ongoing professional development to ensure my work remains ethical, informed, and responsive.

A Little More About Me

Outside of my practice, I enjoy time with family, surfing, meditation, writing, and being in nature. I value meaningful conversation, curiosity, and staying connected to what matters beneath the surface of everyday life.

If you’re considering therapy and wondering whether this approach might be right for you, you’re very welcome to get in touch.

I look forward to meeting you.