Couples & Relationship Therapist

Expert, results-driven therapy helping you strengthen connections, navigate difficulties, and create lasting positive change.

Does This Sound Familiar?

  • I don't know if my relationship is going to work out or if we're compatible

  • We have the same conflicts or tensions again and again

  • I care deeply for my partner, but there's no physical or emotional intimacy

  • We seem to always avoid talking about things

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How I Can Help

Results-Driven Therapy

We co-design your therapy so we quickly see what's working, what isn't, and what to do next.

World-Class Training

Trained under two of the world's most sought-after therapists, Terry Real and Esther Perel.

Virtual & Intensive Sessions

Research shows virtual therapy is as effective as in-person while allowing far more flexibility.

I share the truth about where things are going wrong, then give you the skills to make lasting changes.

Neutrality-Free Approach

Serafin's deep experience and qualifications are matched by her cutting-edge approach to therapy and coaching. She's supportive and compassionate while getting to the heart of issues – which is why she can help fix things.

About Serafin

“Conflict is any experience of discomfort in one or both partners about the relationship - either in that moment or more enduringly“
— Serafin Upton

Services

Individual Therapy

  • Family systems dynamics

  • Relationships

  • Sexuality

  • Neurodiversity

  • Trauma

  • Parenting

Couples & Relationship Therapy

  • Relationship crisis

  • Conflict & communication

  • Intimacy & desire

  • Infidelity & betrayal

  • Love and sex after children

  • Gender, sexuality & polyamory

Client Reviews

"Serafin has helped me massively in such a short space of time. I went to her with a heavy heart and a busy mind, but she has since helped me see more clearly and think positively about my situation and life."

— Simon, Wellington

"Serafin's approach felt highly professional, compassionate, and nuanced - she clearly has a gift for assessing a complex situation and then co-constructing strategies to manage it."

— Mark, Blenheim

"Serafin has been instrumental in helping me understand the key factors behind the breakdown of my marriage. Her insights are forthright and no-nonsense, yet are delivered with deep empathy and compassion."

— Chris, Auckland

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Take the first step towards stronger, healthier relationships.