“SYNTHESIS”: The goal of integrating the parts of one’s self into a well-functioning whole, bringing balance, healing, and meaning. 



Welcome to Synthesis Therapy and Counselling


Synthesis Therapy is the practice of Cian Kerrisk, a Psychotherapy Practitioner, Counsellor, and Clinical Supervisor with 20 years of experience. Cian works from practice rooms in Titirangi, in the Auckland region. Online Zoom/Video sessions are also available for clients from any location. 
Cian offers Depth Psychotherapy, Drug & Alcohol Counselling, and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapies, as well as Couples Counselling. His therapeutic approach is a 'synthesis' of Relational Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, and Cognitive-Behavioural modalities. 
Cian works with people of all of ages, with teens/adolescents, and with couples. He has extensive experience assisting with a wide range of issues and concerns, and has specialist training and clinical experience in addictions, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues, recovery from trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, work/study stress and burnout, identity and search for meaning, and more.