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.
In line with providing a safe space, it is important for me to clarify that any information you share with me will remain confidential unless I am concerned for your own safety or the safety of someone else. I will continue to attend workshops/training seminars as I see necessary to meet the needs of my clients.
As seen below, I charge $140 per session (each session lasting 1 hour). As well, I offer an initial 15-minute zoom consultation free of charge (with no obligation to book a session). It is my belief that in order for the therapist/client relationship to work, there must first be a positive rapport between therapist and client; the therapist must be a good fit for the client. A client can only know whether or not a therapist is right for them by talking to them.
If you are interested in booking a free 15-minute zoom consultation to discuss your presenting concerns and what I can offer you as a therapist, please send me a message.
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 available at 9 Brown Street, Ponsonby.
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 a Compassion Focussed Therapy seminar (May, 2024). I attended a workshop with Dr. David Tolin in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anxiety-related disorders (July, 2024). I also had a look at current research in the area of Psychedelic Medicine in a workshop with Dr. Paul Liknaitzky (September, 2024).
I have attended two 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 (2015) and the other was a follow-up workshop in the use of ACT techniques in anxiety disorders (2016).
I completed a two-day Hypnosis workshop with Dr. Bob Large (2014), looking at the use of hypnosis for anxiety and behavior change.
I have completed a two-day course on the relevance of Maori world views and Treaty of Waitangi in the context of psychological health (2014). I also completed a culture and cultural competency workshop looking at the importance of understanding different cultural views as a healthcare professional (2014).
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.
SpecialisationsCognitive Behaviour TherapyAcceptance Commitment TherapyCompassion Focussed TherapyRelaxation TrainingMindfulness TrainingMost common issues I support people with:DepressionAnxietyAddictionSomatisation / Chronic Fatigue / Chronic PainEating disordersTherapies offered? ACT? Career Counselling? Child counselling? Cognitive behavioural therapy? Couples coaching? Couples counselling? Dialectical Behaviour Therapy? EMDR Therapy? Emotional Freedom Techniques? Hypnotherapy? Mindfulness? Narrative Therapy? Online counselling? Relationship Coaching? Relationship Counselling? Talking therapies? Youth Counselling / CoachingAreas of counselling I can help with? Abuse? Addiction? Anger management? Anxiety? Being a perfectionist? Being assertive? Bereavement, grief, loss? Body image? Bullying? Burnout? Communication? Self-confidence? Covid-19 Anxiety? Depression? Eating disorders? Eating Problems? Fear? Feeling lonely? Food addiction? Hyperventilation? Insecurity? Jealousy? Low self-esteem? Obsessive compulsive disorder? Panic attack? Parenting? Performance anxiety? Phobia? Post-traumatic stress disorder? Relationship issues? Separation anxiety? Setting boundaries? Sleep problems? Social phobia? Stress? Trauma? Weight loss? Workplace stress? Worrying too muchFees$140 per session, each session lasting 1 hour.
I offer sliding scale therapy pricing. If you are in a position where you currently have fewer resources, please message me and we can try to work out a fee that better suits you.
Availability (Opening hours)Monday 8.00am - 7.00pm Clinic in Ponsonby
Tuesday 9.30am - 2.00pm via Zoom
Wednesday 9.30am - 2.00pm via Zoom
Thursday 9.30am - 7.00pm via Zoom
Friday 9.30am - 2.00pm via Zoom
Saturday - Sunday -
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