Who we are

The Kāpiti EMDR & Therapy Centre is a collective of therapists with a shared vision of helping people on their healing journey in a safe and warm therapy environment. All of our therapists are qualified, experienced, and registered with a professional body.
Please contact a therapist directly to inquire about an appointment.
Emma Heaney-Yeatts
MNZAC, EMDRNZ, IMAGONZ
Emma Heaney-Yeatts is a qualified counsellor and an accredited IMAGO Relationship Therapist. She has a BA (hons) and a Bachelor of Counselling, and is EMDR Masterclass level. She is ACC registered. Her therapeutic style is both creative and analytical; a visual learner, she often uses diagrams in her work with clients. She believes in the power of the structure of EMDR and IMAGO, which helps facilitiate a sense of safety and predictability for clients.

Emma has been counselling for nine years and prior to that worked in government policy. Most recently she was the Counselling Director at Little Shadow Inc. (formerly PND Wellington), an NGO providing counselling for new parents. Emma has two school age boys so she knows what it’s like to be a working mum. Emma is particularly passionate about working with women, and couples too. Partners can be a great source of healing. When she’s not working, Emma will be out walking her dog, cooking, or having an adventure with her family. **Please note, I am not currently accepting new clients. Returning clients are welcome to get in touch to discuss an appt.**
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Ceit Robinson
MNZAC, EMDRNZ
Ceit has been practicing as a counsellor on the Kāpiti Coast since 2014. She has a Masters in Counselling from Massey, Postgraduate Diploma Education (Counselling & Guidance) and a Diploma of Trauma Management. Before co-founding the Kāpiti EMDR & Therapy Centre, she has worked as a counsellor for a local women’s health collective, an NGO specializing in young people and their families, a postnatal distress service, an online mental health platform and private practice. Ceit works with both teens and adults, and has a special interest in trauma recovery, grief/loss, anxiety, depression and personal growth. She loves EMDR and the positive outcomes her clients have achieved through this therapy, and is committed to helping clients create change and transformation in their lives. Ceit is registered to provide fully subsidized counselling with ACC (Sensitive Claims) for survivors of sexual trauma, and EAP contracts with EAPWorks and Vitae. **Please note, I am not currently accepting new clients. Returning clients are welcome to get in touch to discuss an appt.**
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Emma Sanderson
MNZAC, EMDRNZ
Emma has been a qualified counsellor and has raised her children on the Kāpiti Coast Community for over 20 years. Emma is ACC & PHO Registered and is an EAP Provider for Benestar. Her qualifications include; PGDipHealSc with Cred (Mental Health), PGCert Professional Supervision, PGCertHealSc (Family & Systems Therapies), Dip Arts Psychology, Dip Child & Ado Guidance Counselling, Cert Adult Teaching, MBIT Coaching, and EMDR Basic Training Part One & Two. Emma works with young people and adults of all ages and is experienced in a range of counselling and psychotherapy approaches. Although Emma has chosen not to specialise in any one approach, she is very excited by the effectiveness of EMDR and has a special interest in professional supervison. Emma is consistently inspired by people's courage to engage in therapy and make changes. When people are working hard on tough issues, Emma has a way of bringing light and humour into her work. She provides a welcoming safe space and all she asks is that people show up ready to do the work. **Please note, I am currently only accepting new professional supervsion clients. Returning clients are welcome to get in touch to discuss an appointment.**
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Where we are located
29 Kāpiti Road, Paraparaumu, Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand. Please note, we only have disability and staff parking available onsite. To contact us click here.