My ideal clients are adults aged 21 and above who are navigating challenges in their personal or professional lives. I work well with clients experiencing difficulties with self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, grief, life transitions, and various work issues. I particularly enjoy helping women achieve wholistic wellbeing by addressing specific issues like mother-daughter conflict, perinatal distress, marriage, motherhood, and perimenopause. I help clients move forward by supporting them to better understand the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit and to live happier, more authentic lives.
As a Registered Psychologist, I have more than 10 years practicing psychology (locally and abroad), with a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology major in Clinical Counselling, extensively trained in evidence-based approaches including: CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT, CFT, and EMDR, and flexibly use all my knowledge and skills to every client I see which have repeatedly yielded positive outcomes .
As a Filipino NZ-Registered Psychologist, I am both attuned to my own cultural and spiritual influences and can hold with utmost awareness, sensitivity, and respect your own cultural worldviews, beliefs, and backgrounds to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental, and therapeutic space as you make sense of your own self, others, and/or your life.
Looking forward to meet you.
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REGISTRATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP
- Registered Psychologist, New Zealand Psychologist Board (NZPB)
- Registered Psychologist, Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC)
- Full Member, New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS)
- Full Member, Institute of Counselling Psychology
QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Counselling Psychology (major in Clinical Counselling)
- Masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Bachelors in Behavioural Science
CLINICAL TRAININGS
General Trainings on:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Level 1
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Specific Trainings on:
- CBT for Anxiety
- CBT on Depression
- CBT for Personality Disorders
- CBT for Trauma
- ACT for Grief & Loss
- ACT on Trauma
- ACT for Adolescents
- ACT for ADHD
- DBT for Adolescents and Families
- DBT for Trauma
- MI for Addiction
APPOINTMENTS
- To set an appointment, send a message at 02904555523 OR send an email at [email protected]. Give me a brief background of your concern. PLEASE DO NOT CALL. I am usually in session. I will get back to you within 24 hours (except weekends and holidays)
FEES
Effective 01 June 2026:
$230 inclusive of GST (Individual Therapy)
$260 inclusive of GST (Couple's Therapy)
Note: Payments should be paid 24 hours prior to appointment schedule to be guaranteed
- Fees apply upon cancellation within 24 hours prior to appointment schedule
- Payments via electronic bank transfer only
SESSIONS
- Upon payment of fee, I will send counselling forms (i.e., Intake Interview Form and Client Consent Form) so that I can have background information about you and your presenting issue/concern
- Each session lasts for 50 minutes (online or telephone sessions only)
- Everything we will talk about will be confidential. But if I have reason to believe that you plan to harm yourself or others, I will have to break that confidentiality to keep you and others safe
- If at any given time you feel uncomfortable or the direction I'm taking you is not helpful, just let me know and I will adjust to what works better for you
- The number of sessions required to achieve your desired outcome will vary depending on several factors (i.e., biological, psychological, social vulnerabilities)
- We can both collaboratively decide on what is the best course of action (i.e., to continue or to discontinue sessions) after each session
- If needed, I will refer you to appropriate mental health professionals/agencies to provide you ongoing care and support
TESTIMONIALS
Some feedback from EAP clients:
"I am beyond grateful to have been assisted by Diane for three sessions. She's brilliant, calm, and concise with the things she wanted me to focus on. Even before we get to the end of the first session, I already knew that I am on the path to healing and feeling better. I will never forget how she helped me understand, accept, heal, and move forward with a different perspective. I have recommended her to my close friend because she's that amazing. I can't thank her enough."
"My counsellor was extremely helpful and I am so lucky to have met her at one of the darkest points in my life. She gave me all the necessary tools and support for me to pull myself out of it and thrive again. I have nothing but good words to say about her and already recommended her to my friends and colleagues that are facing challenges."
"My counsellor, Diane, was very sympathetic to my situation. She always supported my opinions and gave me some life advice whenever possible. She never judged me and was very thoughtful about what she was saying. In particular, she guided me in the right direction when I was a bit lost and overwhelmed with situations. I was looking forward to my sessions with her. Please pass my personal thank you to Diane who helped me a lot to be mentally strong with my work and my personal life."
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Belmont, Auckland, New Zealand
September, 2026
Friday
August 26,2019
- Tuesday
- 9:00am - 10:00am
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