MICHELLE BLYDE PSYCHOTHERAPIST

adult Psychotherapy IN ALBANY AND GREENHITHE Auckland

HOW i can help

I am an experienced registered psychotherapist offering in-person psychotherapy in Albany and Greenhithe, Auckland and online across Aotearoa New Zealand.

You may be feeling anxious, lonely or emotionally unsettled, experiencing low mood, or life might not be going to plan. Perhaps your relationships are troubling you, you're feeling isolated, relying on substances more than you’d like, or you don't feel like you belong. Many people come to therapy wanting to make sense of their inner world, emotional struggles and life experiences.

Psychotherapy is a unique space where you can talk openly about thoughts and feelings in ways that aren’t always possible in everyday relationships. We work together to understand your experiences, recognise unconscious patterns, deepen self-awareness, and translate insights into meaningful change.

Part of my work focuses on how your relationships may be impacting you.  I have experience working with adults in intimate relationships that are eroding their confidence and sense of self. I help individuals to understand subtle, confusing and unhealthy repetitive relational patterns. 

Relationships shape us from childhood and continue to influence us into adulthood; the same can be true of the therapeutic relationship.

MY APPROACH

My approach is integrative and grounded in relational/psychodynamic, emotion focused and CBT/DBT techniques. In simple terms this means I explore how early relationships, thoughts, feelings, and environments shape how people relate to themselves and others. 

My clinical experience includes working with the longer term effects of relational trauma, relationship difficulties, and improving emotional regulation. My training in specialist addiction treatment has also given me experience with the underlying emotional and relational patterns associated with substance use.

Alongside my clinical work, I continue to engage in professional development and clinical supervision to ensure my practice remains thoughtful, ethical, and responsive.

I provide an inclusive, and non-judgemental space where all identities, cultures and orientations are respected and welcomed.

WHO I WORK WITH

I work with adults who are able to engage in regular psychotherapy, reflect on themselves, and explore their experiences with curiosity.

You don't need to know exactly what is wrong or have everything figured out before beginning therapy. What is important is having some capacity to participate in a collaborative ongoing therapeutic process and to reflect on what you are experiencing.

I offer a brief free phone consultation before an appointment to understand what brings you to therapy and whether my practice is likely to be a suitable fit for your needs.

I do not work with recent or current mental health acute risk. If you are experiencing this or require urgent mental health support, please contact your GP, local crisis team or emergency services.

FEES & CLINIC INFORMATION

I offer 50-minute sessions for individuals at a fee of $165.

Sessions are available weekdays and evenings in Albany, Greenhithe and online.

I offer WINZ-funded psychotherapy and work with Victim Support New Zealand.

Qualifications: Master of Psychotherapy (Coursework complete), Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies (AUT)

Lets CHAT

Reaching out for therapy can feel uncomfortable, it’s understandable to have mixed feelings about this first step.

I offer a brief free phone consultation before an appointment to understand what brings you to therapy and whether my practice is likely to be a suitable fit for your needs. There’s no expectation to continue.

You’re welcome to contact me via email, text or the contact form in the menu above.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Phone: 021 0288 5632

Email: michelleblyde@outlook.com