I am an experienced and passionate psychologist and I divide my time between clinical practice, forensic assessment, supervision and leadership. I trained as a Psychologist in Scotland and moved to New Zealand in 2011. I have worked across the public and private health sector, acquiring 20 years of experience as a psychologist. 

I deliver a wide range of evidence-based treatments to adults and young people with emotional, behavioural, and adjustment challenges. I will work collaboratively and maintain a non-judgemental stance to address your therapy goals and will use an approach that meets your specific needs.  I can support clients experiencing life difficulties including, stress, depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, and trauma.

I take a multi modal approach to therapy drawing from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Self Change (CSC) and am also trained in EMDR and Schema Therapy. I seek to support an understanding of how patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviours have developed and look for more adaptive ways of coping. I show compassion and warmth with clients as they begin to address issues that will help them to improve their quality of life and reach their goals.

I am a registered psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and currently work in the public health sector supporting clients in need and have a small part-time private practice.

Qualifications and memberships

Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Psychology

Post Graduate Certificate in CBT

Masters Degree in Forensic Psychology

Bachelor of Science with Honours Applied Psychology Degree

Member of the New Zealand Psychologists Society

Pricing

Initial assessment appointments are 60-90 minutes and cost $230 including GST. Ongoing appointments are 50-55 minutes and cost $215 including GST. In some instances longer sessions may be required, for instance certain specialised treatment (e.g. some EMDR sessions).