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AFFAIR RECOVERY COUNSELLING AUCKLAND

Woman coping with the emotional impact of infidelity

Specialist affair recovery counselling in Auckland, for individuals and couples navigating infidelity, betrayal and rebuilding trust.

Discovering an affair can feel like the ground has disappeared beneath you.

​One moment, life feels familiar and predictable.

The next, your whole world has been turned upside down.

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You search for answers, replay conversations and struggle to eat or sleep. 

You’re stuck on the same questions, or feel caught between wanting to leave and desperately wanting to work things out.

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These reactions are normal.

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An affair creates a deep attachment injury.  The betrayed partner often feels unsafe, anxious, angry, humiliated, and unable to trust their own reality.

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The partner who has had the affair often carries deep shame, regret, defensiveness or uncertainty about how to repair the damage.

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Whether you are trying to understand what happened or rebuild trust after betrayal, an affair roadmap provides a structured and supportive place to begin.

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AFFAIR RECOVERY ROADMAP

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​Crisis and Stabilisation

Providing support to navigate the first days and weeks after an affair, answering the questions which matter most and creating emotional safety.  Bringing structure to the chaos with stability, clarity and support.

02

Understanding and Meaning-Making

Making sense of the affair. Exploring the relationship, the affair itself, and the factors that contributed to vulnerability within the relationship.

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Rebuilding Trust

Developing transparency, accountability and consistency. Learning how to respond to triggers, answer questions and create emotional safety again.

04

Repair and Reconnection

Improving communication, understanding relationship patterns and addressing the issues that existed before the affair while continuing to process the betrayal.

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Moving Forward

Creating a new chapter together. Strengthening connection, rebuilding confidence in the relationship and deciding what you want your future to look like.

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We're not just surviving. We're thriving

Strengthening the relationship through new habits, deeper emotional connection and a shared commitment to ongoing growth. Building a relationship that feels more secure, intentional and resilient.

Couple talking after discovering an affair
“I couldn't eat or sleep after discovering the affair. Sophie helped us navigate one of the most painful periods of our lives.”
 
“Sophie gave us something we desperately needed - a roadmap. She helped us understand the process, navigate setbacks and slowed things down when they felt overwhelming.  I felt like I could breathe again.”
 
​“What stood out most, was Sophie's ability to support both of us without taking sides. We both felt heard, safe and understood. That made it possible for us to begin the recovery process.”

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READY TO BEGIN?

Healing after an affair is possible.
Let's work together to understand what has happened, rebuild trust and create a clear path forward.

SOPHIE RUSHMER

RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLOR | COUPLES THERAPIST

SOPHIE RUSHMER

Relationship and Couples Counsellor 

Marriage Counselling | Affair Recovery 

Grey Lynn, Auckland

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P | 021 345 447

E | sophierushmercounselling@gmail.com

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