About Haley

Haley Farrar

I’m a psychodynamic therapist based in Wellington, New Zealand.

I started my career as a lawyer but shifted into restorative justice early on, and have been working in that space ever since. I still facilitate and teach restorative justice practices here and overseas. That work of supporting people navigating experiences of harm and conflict has shaped how I understand people, relationships, harm, and healing.

My interest in psychotherapy is an extension of this work. I’m interested not only in what happened, but also in what lies underneath. While brief interventions can be powerful, I am drawn to the slower, gentler process that allows us to see the parts of ourselves that can stay hidden, that can shape how we experience life, our relationships, and ourselves.

I’m originally from the United States, and moved to Aotearoa in 2015 as a Fulbright Fellow for what was meant to be a 10-month research project. I’m still here more than ten years later.

I’m currently in advanced training in the Conversational Model of psychotherapy through the Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy. My style is warm, consistent, collaborative, and thoughtful. I tend to work well with people who are curious, open to reflection, willing to take their time, and comfortable with the odd joke here and there.

Education, Certifications, and Memberships

Education

B.A. in Psychology; Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies - University of Colorado at Boulder; Boulder, Colorado

Juris Doctorate; Public Interest Law Certificate - Lewis & Clark Law School; Portland, Oregon

Dip. Psychodynamic-Interpersonal Psychotherapy (The Conversational Model); Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy - currently in training

Psychedelic Assisted Therapy; Monash University - currently in training

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Transactional Analysis (TA 101)

Motivational Interviewing

Mental Health First Aid

Nonviolent Communication (NVC)

Strategies for Trauma Awareness & Resilience (STAR)

RYT-200 Yoga Teacher

Memberships

Licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado

American Bar Association

Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy Trainee Member

Association of Psychotherapists Aotearoa New Zealand

Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia

Certifications and Awards

Fulbright Grantee

Resolution Institute Accredited Mediator

International Coach Federation Certified Transformative Coach

Restorative Justice Facilitator