Our mental health and peace of mind are as important as our physical health. We go to the doctor when we feel physically ill, yet we are hesitant to seek help when our minds are down and weary. Since our mind and body are so interconnected, we often find that what we feel in our hearts and minds affects us physically too. Other times we struggle physically which then impacts how we feel emotionally. Understanding how this influences us can also help us achieve better insights about ourselves.
Registered Psychologist
(NZPB registration number: 90-07288)
(NZPsS membership number: 14962)
I am a registered Psychologist, currently practising in predominantly Central East Auckland, I am a relational therapist and integrate Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) as my main modality in therapy because it is so versatile, is trauma-informed and very resource-based. I interweave it with other modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical behavioural Therapy and others.
I work predominantly with adults and my approach is relational and I integrate EMDR therapy into my broad approach because it is such a great evidence based therapeutic approach
I come from an Organisational Psychologist background where I applied my skills in several workplaces to help people cope with many significant changes in their work environments. Working with lots of people taught me so much more about others, myself and life in general. I realised my passion was in helping others on a one-on-one interaction where the connection was a lot more meaningful to understand their life journeys. So I have transitioned into private practice, where I want to help others unravel their life journeys.
I believe that living your truth and having an honest relationship with yourself is where you begin making the change. Therapy offers a safe space for you to talk honestly and openly about your challenges and feelings, however brutal it may seem to say out loud. I provide a non-judgmental space for you to share what is on your mind. My experience in working with organisations has taught me to not just see the individual parts on their own but how it all fits together. I take a holistic approach to understand all the aspects of your life journey.
I work predominantly with adults across different age groups, ethnicities and cultures and have worked with adolescents too. Being a parent has also taught me so much about myself and given me insights into the challenges that our youth faces today.
At foremost, I find that building a trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients is central to my overall approach. For many, it may be your first time and possibly the first good relationship where you feel safe and open to sharing your story. I apply an integrated therapeutic approach which means I apply various modalities in my sessions to suit your needs.
I integrate my approach using a combination of the following:
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Motivational Interviewing
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Challenges I work with:
Anxiety
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Depression
Grief and Loss
Career counselling
LGBTQIA+ related issues
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an effective evidence based psychotherapy approach designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. It involves recalling distressing events while simultaneously engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements. This process is thought to facilitate the brain’s natural healing mechanisms, enabling the reprocessing of traumatic memories into a less distressing, more adaptive state. EMDR draws on the brain’s inherent information processing abilities, transforming negative images, beliefs, and emotions into positive ones, thereby reducing their psychological impact and allowing for healthier emotional responses and behaviours.
psychologistPYNZ@gmail.com
021 149 1858
Glendowie, Auckland
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