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 $160 per session (each session lasting 1 hour). Online therapy I 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 registrations I 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. Specialisations Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Acceptance Commitment Therapy Compassion Focussed Therapy Relaxation Training Mindfulness Training Most common issues I support people with: Depression Anxiety Addiction Somatisation / Chronic Fatigue / Chronic Pain Eating disorders Fees$160 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. If you miss your appointment or cancel with less than 24 hours notice, you will be responsible for the full session fee of $160. This cancellation fee helps cover room rental costs and compensates for the inability to give the appointment slot to someone else on short notice. It also emphasizes the importance of commitment to the therapeutic process. Thank you for your understanding. 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 -Contact me Do you want to make an appointment or do you have a question? Send a message.
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