Puriri Psychotherapy — Psychotherapist in Riccarton, E9
AddressRoom 9/110 Ilam Road Ilam Christchurch 8041, Riccarton, E9
Phone+642102374069
Websitepuriripsych.co.nz
Rashi Gadekar is a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker based in Christchurch. She practices psychodynamic psychotherapy using the Conversational Model (CM), an evidence-based approach for complex presentations that emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and authentic dialogue. Rashi has prior training in CBT, Schema therapy, MI, and EMDR. Her background includes work in public service, tertiary institutions, and NGOs, with specific experience in post-trauma support following the Canterbury earthquakes and Masjid tragedies. She has been in private practice since 2006, offering a mix of private and ACC-funded therapy, as well as supervision and training for mental health professionals. Her practice is relational, respectful of diversity, and influenced by various psychotherapeutic modalities.
Best for
- Individuals with complex presentations
- Those seeking trauma-informed therapy
- Clients requiring ACC-funded support
- Trainee psychotherapists seeking supervision
| Key services | Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Supervision, Trauma therapy, ACC sensitive claims, Family Court counselling |
| Tags | psychotherapist, psychodynamic psychotherapy, conversational model, trauma, christchurch, anztap, registered social worker, supervision, relational therapy, diversity |
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