Approach to Care

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• Evidence based, relevant and practical, solution-focused approach; re-framing problems as manageable issues.
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• Communicates well with those of different cultural backgrounds, socio-economic level and LGBTI friendly.
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• Confidential, Respectful and culturally sensitive, with a focus on retaining the dignity of all parties.
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• Emphasis on prevention, resilience, positive psychology - moving people realistically forward.

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Services

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• Confidential counselling to individuals, couples and families. Conference room available for group meetings.
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• Consultative Psychological assessment; evidence based resources and treatment.
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• Training, consultancy, HR performance and appraisal; recruitment selection and feedback for organisations both large and small.
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• Advanced sex therapy training - Support for sexual dysfunction and reducing and eliminating addiction to pornography.
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• EAP Provider for Instep, Stratos Limited; Otago-Southland Region.
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• Critical Incident response and debrief within Otago-Southland Region.

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Qualifications

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• NZ Registered Counselling psychologist with 25+ years experience as a practicing psychologist in NZ and AU.
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• Masters (Forensic Psychology - Trauma Recovery), Melbourne university.
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• Member of NZ Psychology Society, Chair of Otago Southland Branch.
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• NZ and Australia police checks; Deemed ‘safe practitioner’ to work with clients and children and vulnerable people .
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• Principal psychologist of NZ registered Company: Positive Psychology South Ltd.