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 have a supervisor who I will be working closely alongside to ensure that I am practising to the best of my abilities. 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 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 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 behaviour 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 offeredACTCareer CounsellingChild counsellingCognitive behavioural therapyCouples coachingCouples counsellingDialectical Behaviour TherapyEMDR TherapyEmotional Freedom TechniquesHypnotherapyMindfulnessNarrative TherapyOnline counsellingRelationship CoachingRelationship CounsellingTalking therapiesYouth Counselling / CoachingAreas of counselling I can help withAbuseAddictionAnger managementAnxietyBeing a perfectionistBeing assertiveBereavement, grief, lossBody imageBullyingBurnoutCommunicationSelf confidenceCovid-19 AnxietyDepressionEating disordersEating ProblemsFearFeeling lonelyFood addictionHyperventilationInsecurityJealousyLow self esteemObsessive compulsive disorderPanic attackParentingPerformance anxietyPhobiaPost-traumatic stress disorderRelationship issuesSeparation anxietySetting boundariesSleep problemsSocial phobiaStressTraumaWeight lossWorkplace stressWorrying 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 9.30am - 7.00pm Clinic room or Zoom
Tuesday 9.30am - 7.00pm via Zoom
Wednesday 9.30am - 7.00pm via Zoom
Thursday 9.30am - 7.00pm via Zoom
Friday 9.30am - 2.00pm Clinic room or Zoom
Saturday - Sunday -
LocationFillan Healthcare: 188 St Heliers Bay Road, St Heliers, Auckland 1071.
Contact meDo you want to make an appointment or do you have a question? Send a message.
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