Guy Johnson

Born in England, I moved here in 2004 and since that time I have transitioned from working in the creative industry to a career in the helping professions. I have worked as a counsellor in the following organisations; Home and Family Counselling, Family Works Northern, ManAlive, and The Youth Health Hub. I now work full-time in my private practice in the Auckland CBD.

Relevant qualifications include a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling, a Grad Diploma in Psychology, and a BA (Hons) in Communications. Additionally, I hold certificates and ongoing training in (NVC) Non-Violent Communication, (IFS) Internal Family Systems, and Hakomi.

Supporting a diverse range of clients, I provide a respectful, intuitive, and non-invasive way of working where curiosity, pragmatism, compassion, and insight are the main drivers of the work. The primary psychotherapeutic modalities that guide my approach are; Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Hakomi, NVC (Compassionate Communication), and Rogerian.

I bring an honest, warm, and hopeful stance to relating with people. Having lived many experiences throughout my life, I can hold multiple perspectives across a wide range of concerns to help other possibilities for change emerge.

I have an authentic, experiential understanding of spiritual processes and how they can be therapeutically integrated through a ‘Trans-Personal’ lens. Part of the work we may undertake if relevant to your needs could involve certain guided meditations to deepen your connection with awareness, acceptance, and self-compassion. Supporting others in strengthening self-compassion is a cornerstone of my practice and a fundamental aspect of healing as I see it.

Outside of work, I treasure hanging out with my kids, surfing, being in nature, painting, writing, meditating, catching up with friends, and making new ones along the way.

I look forward to meeting you 🙂