Practitioners

Therapy can be a daunting prospect for many. My goal is to support people of all backgrounds to feel comfortable, supported, and heard in an evidence-based, collaborative and nonjudgmental environment. Music and humour are also important to me, so where we can weave those things appropriately into sessions, even better!

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (Hons), Psychology

• Master of Science (Hons), Psychology

• Post Graduate Certificate, Science

• Doctor of Clinical Psychology

My areas of specialty include:

• anxiety: generalised, social, specific, other

• trauma/ptsd

• sexuality and gender affirmation

• sexual assault

• relationship difficulties

• polyamorous relationships

• life transitions

• depression

• burnout

• stress

• OCD

• career difficulties

• imposter syndrome

• sleep disturbances

• self-harm and suicidal ideation

• self-esteem difficulties

• assertiveness skills

• HSC stress

• chronic fatigue syndrome

Types of evidenced-based therapy I use:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

• Emotion Focussed Therapy

• Schema Therapy

• Mindfulness

• Māori models of mental health

My experience:

I’ve been privileged enough to obtain an Honours, Masters, and a Doctoral Degree in beautiful New Zealand.

I have experience working in various district health board inpatient and outpatient services, and private practices in both New Zealand and Australia. I have worked with young children, adolescents, families, adults, and older adults. My clients’ needs have ranged from moderate to severe and intensive, and I’ve worked with people of diverse cultures, genders, sexualities, abilities, and backgrounds. I have supported many individuals, families and groups in therapy, conducted neuropsychological assessments, and presented my research at workshops and an Australasian conference.