Dr John Farnsworth

Psychotherapist

“I am known as a warm practitioner. I have over twenty years experience with individuals, groups and collectives. I work long- and short-term, easily in person and online. This is true for therapy or professional supervision. ”

About Me

I am a licensed psychotherapist. I practise in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. I help people recover from trauma and build practical personal-development skills while providing clinical supervision and leading group therapy.

Approach

My primary focus is on listening and attending as openly as I can. But I'm also aware short introductions like this offer little real idea of how you and I might work well together. So, this is purposely short - and I'd always suggest we have a trial to see if we both feel there's a potential for real engagement and working together. For me, it matters whether you feel you could trust the working relationship over time. I enjoy face-to-face and online work, short- and long-term. I am experienced in both so that neither gets in the way of what needs to be present. I shan't try to summarize what psychological difficulties I'm familiar with. Enough to say that some issues can't be engaged with well online. If, so I would rather meet you in person, if possible. Also, no long list of theoretical leanings. Rather, I have been lucky to have excellent teachers. I have also trained and worked intensively, in group and individual settings. And I have a broad blend of experience across different approaches. These have offered me a spontaneity and authenticity which I deeply value - and I would want to offer that to anyone I work with. If this interests you, do get in touch

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Basic Information

Dunedin, New Zealand

In-person & Online

Services

Individual work, short and long-term

Group facilitation

Professional development

Institutional strategies and analysis

Supervision: individual and group across a wide range of professional, social service and counselling areas

Workshops

Services Offered:

Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
Learn more about Psychotherapy
Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
Learn more about Group Therapy

Works With:

Adults
Communities
Couples
Groups
Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

Psychotherapist
A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.