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

• chronic/persistent pain

• LGBTQIA+ issues

• gender affirmation

• sexual assault

• relationship issues

• friendship issues

• 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

• Schema Therapy

• Mindfulness

• Māori models of mental health

My experience:

I have experience working in various publicly funded inpatient and outpatient services, and private practices all over New Zealand, in Sydney, Australia and London, UK. 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 conferences.

I really enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ folks, individuals navigating tricky relationships with others, and people with persistent pain or fatigue.