Kia ora and welcome
I originally trained as a medical doctor at the University of Cape Town and worked in a range of general medical, hospice, and mental health settings. I pretty much always had a holistic approach, but I eventually became more and more interested in the inner life of my patients than time allowed.
I therefore trained as a psychodynamic psychotherapist at Auckland Institute of Technology and went through the five year case study process of the New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists (now APANZ).
Besides being a psychotherapist for many years, I enjoy being a clinical supervisor for nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, counsellors, and therapists – especially those working in hospice and palliative care.
I offer online psychotherapy and clinical supervision sessions from my home in Katikati, in the Bay of Plenty, and am also available for group supervision in the Western BOP region.
All enquiries are welcome.
FAQs
Experience
- As a doctor, I worked in general medicine, community mental health, and hospice settings for many years.
- I have been a psychotherapist for nearly thirty years, working with a wide range of adult individuals and couples.
- I have supervised and supported psychotherapists, counsellors, doctors, nurses, and other health professionals for more than twenty years.
How to begin
- If you are interested in working with me, we would usually begin with a phone call or online meeting of up to half an hour to decide whether I will be able to help you as a therapist or supervisor.
- There is no charge for this initial conversation.
Qualifications
I have a:
- Medical degree (MB.ChB.) from University of Cape Town,
- Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy from Auckland Institute of Technology (now AUT)
- Advanced Practice Certificate (NZ Association of Psychotherapists, now APANZ)
Registrations and Memberships
- I am fully Registered with The Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand (PBANZ)
- I am a longstanding Member of Association of Psychotherapists Aotearoa New Zealand, Te Rōpū Whakaora Hinengaro (APANZ )
Theoretical Approach
I am a contemporary psychoanalytic psychotherapist influenced by systems thinking, trauma theory, intersubjective self psychology, and relational psychoanalysis.
Individual Psychotherapy or Supervision Sessions Online
I use Proton Meet (an encrypted application) to meet online with you for an hour at a time.
Team and Group Supervision and Teaching
- I offer online supervision for small groups of therapists, counsellors, and other health professionals.
- I am also available for onsite group (or team) supervision within the western Bay of Plenty region.
Fees
- 1 hour Individual Sessions - $195
- Group Supervision - please contact me to discuss
September, 2026
Thursday
August 26,2019
- Tuesday
- 9:00am - 10:00am
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