I am an open, caring and positive Therapist. I hold a Bachelor of Science, a Post Graduate Diploma and a Masters Degree in Psychology.
I am trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Relaxation Training, Mindfulness Training, Exposure Therapy and Trauma Focussed Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
I have experience in treating Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Acute Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Somatisation Disorder, Insomnia, Agoraphobia and Eating Disorders.
The information that you share with me will remain confidential unless I am concerned for your own safety or the safety of someone else. I meet with my supervisor (Dr Malcolm Stewart, Registered Psychologist) regularly to ensure that I am practicing safely. I will continue to attend workshops and seminars so that I remain up to date with current practice.
If you want to know more or make an appointment, feel free to contact me.
Online therapyI can meet with you virtually via Zoom, if this is your preference or if you live outside of Auckland.
If you prefer face-to-face sessions, I have rooms we can use at Fillan Healthcare: 188 St Heliers Bay Road, St Heliers, Auckland 1071.
Qualifications and registrationsI hold a Bachelor of Science, a Post Graduate Diploma and a Masters Degree in Psychology. I was registered as a Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologist Board (NZPB) and held an Annual Practicing Certificate for 8 years from 2012-2019 after which I took time away to raise my now school-aged son. I am in the process of reapplying for registration with the NZPB and will apply for an Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) for the year of 2025. Currently, I do not hold an APC.
I have recently completed professional development with Dr Dennis Tirch in Compassion Focussed Therapy, a workshop with Dr David Tolin in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anxiety-related disorders, and participated in a workshop with Dr Paul Liknaitzky on current research in the area of Psychedelic Medicine.
I have attended Acceptance and Commitment Therapy workshops with Dr Russ Harris; one was a two-day training workshop on the use of ACT techniques for psychological disorders and the other was a follow-up workshop on the use of ACT techniques in anxiety disorders. I have also completed a Hypnosis workshop with Dr Bob Large, focusing on the use of hypnosis for anxiety and behaviour change.
I have completed a two-day course on the relevance of Maori world views and the Treaty of Waitangi in the context of psychological health. Additionally, I have attended a culture and cultural competency workshop emphasizing the importance of understanding different cultural views as a healthcare professional.
Thanks to my time spent interacting with and learning from clients, engaging with the many tools available online, and making use of the very important supervisor/supervisee relationship, I also have experience in utilizing the following therapeutic techniques: Narrative Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Relationship Counselling, Mindfulness, Meditation, EMDR Therapy, DBT, Child/Youth Counselling, and Career Counselling.
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