We all struggle with life sometimes. Therapy is helpful when people get ‘stuck’ in painful emotions, unhelpful thoughts, and ineffective action. I help people live their best lives, whilst coping with the hard stuff.
I work mainly from an ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) perspective, and also use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy with survivors of trauma, which is my particular area of expertise.
I offer psychological therapy to older adolescents and adults who present with a wide range of difficulties including, but not limited to:
I help people disconnect from unhelpful thoughts, cope with intense emotions, solve problems effectively, accept what can’t be changed, and connect into values as a way to guide behaviour and achieve meaningful goals. It’s not about making life perfect or being happy all the time; it’s about living life to the fullest in spite of, or perhaps because of, the challenges that arise.
My approach is to focus on the person, rather than the problem, and I use a validating and friendly approach and evidence-based practice to support people to find their strengths and resilience in order to cope more effectively with life stressors. Therapy is targeted and focused, with the aim of helping people live rich, full and rewarding lives.
I am a registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 16 years’ experience in adolescent and adult mental health. Over these years I have worked in clinical, leadership, training, and community roles. I am trained and experienced in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed therapies, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), family systems theory, mindfulness-based therapies, strength-based and solution-focused therapies, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I have worked in both the private and public health sectors and now see adults and older adolescents for a wide range of difficulties.
I provide clinical supervision to psychologists and other registered health professionals, including counsellors, doctors, nurses, and occupational therapists.
- Registered Clinical Psychologist
- Member NZ College of Clinical Psychologists (MNZCCP)
- Association for Contextual Behavioural Science (ACBS)
- EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA)
- ACC Registered Counsellor
- Victim Support Registered Counsellor
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (University of Auckland)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (First Class Honours in Psychology, University of Auckland)
Rose Cottage
Franklin Showgrounds
58 Station Road
Pukekohe
Auckland
Online counselling available.
Plenty of parking available onsite. The clinic is also a five-minute walk from the Pukekohe train station.
Available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, including some evenings.
- $200 (GST inclusive) for 50 minute session.
- ACC Sensitive Claims and Victim Support appointments are free of charge.
Payment by cash or internet banking.
24 hours notice of cancellation is requested to avoid a cancellation fee.