ABOUT CIAN KERRISK 

 MHSc(Hons), PGDipPubHlth, GradDipPsychSoc, BA(Ed). MNZPsS, MNZAC, MIARPP.

Hello, my name is Cian Kerrisk. I am an experienced Clinical Therapist and Counsellor. Welcome to my website where you can learn more about the services that I offer in Auckland, as well as information about my approach to psychotherapy and counselling. 

I have 20 years experience working in the Counselling and Social Services field. In addition to maintaining a Private Practice in a spacious studio in Titirangi, Auckland I work as a Clinical Team Leader in a specialist Mental Health & Addictions service. Previously I worked as a Psychological Therapist with Children and Adolescents in a clinical services team at Oranga Tamariki, as a Senior Lecturer (Mental Health & Addictions), as a Clinician for an Addiction service, for Community Service Helplines (Family Violence, Victims of Crime, Christchurch Earthquake Support), and as a Youth Development Manager for Youthline.

As a Clinical Therapist I hold a strong respect for spiritual, cultural, and social factors that impact on a person's lived experience. My aim is to work in an empathic and collaborative way and provide a safe, holding and supportive environment where you can work through difficulties and overcome what keeps you from living life to your full potential. I believe that the Therapeutic Relationship is the most important factor in psychological healing. Through this, you can discover new ways of relating, thinking, and behaving that can then be integrated into life to bring about positive changes.

Academic Qualifications
  • Master of Health Science (1st Class Honours, AUT University) 2010
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health (Including Alcohol & Drug Studies & Mental Health papers)
  • Graduate Diploma in Psychosocial (Psychotherapy) Studies 2005                                                                                                                                   
  • Bachelor of Arts - University of Auckland (Psychology, Education, Anthropology, Philosophy, Counselling papers)
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (UK) 
  • Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (Adult Teaching)
  • Certificate in Management
  • Certificate in Supervision for Health & Social Services
 Registrations & Professional Memberships
  • Full Member & Supervisor - New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)
  • Full Member - New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS)
  • Practitioner Member -  Institute of Counselling Psychology (ICounsPsy)
  • Member International Association of Relational Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy (IARPP)
  • Accredited Clinical Supervisor & Registered Addiction Practitioner(DAPAANZ - Drug & Alcohol Practitioners Association of Aotearoa NZ)