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

Contact John

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Basic Information

Dunedin, New Zealand

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:

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Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
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Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
Learn more about Psychotherapy
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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:

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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.
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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:

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