Family Therapy Collective — Family counselor in Albany, E7
Address539 Highway Albany 0632, Albany, E7
Phone+642041116130
Family Therapy Collective is a practice offering family and systemic therapy in Albany, Auckland. They work with families, children, teenagers, and couples experiencing difficulties that cause mental distress. Their approach emphasizes engaging all family members to facilitate change, improve communication, and find solutions to current challenges. The goal is to foster better-functioning relationships. The practice includes founder Katie Lancaster, a Family Therapist and Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience in healthcare and mental health services. Keshena Bennetts, a Family Therapist and Registered Social Worker, also practices at the collective, bringing over 16 years of cross-cultural experience. Both clinicians are passionate about collaborative support and well-being.
Best for
- Families facing difficulties
- Couples seeking improved communication
- Children and adolescents with distress
- Individuals seeking systemic solutions
| Key services | Family therapy, Couples counseling, Child therapy, Adolescent therapy, Systemic therapy |
| Tags | family therapy, systemic therapy, couples counseling, child counseling, adolescent counseling, mental health, auckland, albany, relationship counseling, communication skills |
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