Lux Psychology - Relationship Therapy & Couples Counselling — Counselor in Te Aro, G2
Address4/24 Johnston Street Wellington Central Wellington 6011, Te Aro, G2
Phone+64275171618
Websiteluxpsychology.co.nz
Peggy Barrett is a Registered Psychologist (MSc, PGDipPsychPrac) at Lux Psychology, specializing in relationship therapy and couples counselling in Wellington. Her approach is flexible, collaborative, and tailored to individual needs, drawing primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with integrated concepts from CBT, Compassion Focused Therapy, and DBT/RO-DBT. Informed by attachment and relational theory, Peggy helps individuals and couples understand patterns, develop emotional regulation, and build capacity for growth. Her background includes extensive experience with young people in state care, adults in the family violence and addiction sectors, and men with histories of serious violence, shaping her ability to work with difficult material and build trust. Peggy focuses on real conversations, action-oriented sessions balancing insight with skills, and a forward-focused direction to help clients move towards a life that matters.
Best for
- Individuals struggling with anxiety and overwhelm
- Couples experiencing conflict
- Those seeking to understand relationship patterns
- Clients wanting to develop emotional regulation skills
| Key services | Relationship therapy, Couples counselling, Individual therapy, Skills development, Conflict management |
| Tags | psychologist, relationship therapy, couples counselling, anxiety, depression, ACT, CBT, attachment theory, Wellington, emotional regulation |
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