I began my counselling practice and psychotherapy training after a career in social, gender and disability research.
My areas of particular therapeutic interest include: anxiety, depression, gender identity and sexuality, relationship issues, eating difficulties and body image issues. I work primarily in the area of ISTDP.
My work is also informed by Buddhist teachings and a regular meditation practice. This enables me to bring non-judgment, openness and warmth to my client sessions.
Qualifications and training:
- PhD, Gender Studies, University of Otago
- MA (1st Class Honours), Sociology, University of Auckland
- Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, University of Auckland
- Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) Core Training Program (2020-2023)
- Affect-State Therapy (AST) Training Program (2023 – present)
- Clinical supervision by Dr Stephen Arthey, Gold Coast, Australia
- Clinical supervision by Michael Apathy, Selina Clare and Abby Driver, New Zealand
- Lifeline One Model training, 2018
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