Working With Me

Therapy is a collaborative process, and finding the right practitioner matters.

Here's what working with me looks like.

1. Start with an email

Send me an email at hello@michellekasey.com telling me a little about what's bringing you to therapy and what you're hoping for.

You don't need to write your entire life story. A few paragraphs is plenty.

I'll get back to you with some initial thoughts and, if it seems like we could be a good fit, we'll arrange a short consultation call.

2. Have a conversation

The consultation is a chance for us to get a sense of each other.

I'll ask a little about what's happening for you, what you're looking for and what you'd like to change.

You can also ask me questions about how I work.

If I don't think I'm the right person for you, I'll tell you honestly and, where I can, point you towards someone who may be a better fit.

3. Begin the work

Sessions are a space to slow down and pay attention to what's really happening — beneath the stories, habits and patterns that can be difficult to see when you're inside them.

We'll develop goals together, but the work isn't rigidly prescribed.

Sometimes we need to understand something.

Sometimes we need to feel something.

Sometimes we need to practice something.

And sometimes we need to be challenged to do something differently.

I may give you practices, reflections, audio resources or experiments to take into your life between sessions.

Individual sessions

60 minutes — $270 NZD

Individual therapy is available for people wanting to work on relationships, dating, intimacy, sexuality, embodiment, self-worth, relational patterns and personal growth.

Couples sessions

90 minutes — $420 NZD

I offer longer sessions for couples because meaningful relationship work needs space.

If you're seeking support with a relationship issue, I strongly recommend attending sessions together. While there are circumstances where individual sessions may be appropriate, the relationship itself is usually where the work needs to happen.

Online therapy

Sessions take place online via Zoom.

I work with clients throughout New Zealand and internationally.

You don't need to be good at Zoom — I'll make sure you have everything you need before your first session.

When I work

My regular hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, generally between 9am and 6:30pm NZ time.

I occasionally have flexibility outside these hours, so you're welcome to ask.

Between sessions

Therapy doesn't have to end when we close the laptop.

Depending on what we're working on, I'll give you practical resources, guided practices, reflections or experiments to support you between sessions.

The aim isn't to give you homework for homework's sake.

It's to help the work become part of your actual life.

How long will we work together?

There's no prescribed number of sessions, but it’s generally helpful to set a flexible container, such as, 6 sessions over two months.

Some people come with a specific issue they want to work through. Others want a longer-term space for deeper personal and relational development.

We'll review your progress together and decide when the work has reached a natural point.

You are always allowed to decide when you're ready to finish.

Ready to begin?

If something here resonates with you, send me an email at hello@michellekasey.com and tell me a little about what you're looking for.

We'll take it from there.