Child, Adolescent & Family
I work with children, adolescents and families to resolve mild to severe issues such as;
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Anxiety disorders (separation anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, phobias, generalised anxiety)
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Depression/low mood
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Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Self-esteem/confidence
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Grief and loss
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Attachment issues
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Behavioural issues
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Anger issues
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Pain and physical health issues
Understanding the importance of the family to a child or adolescent, I have completed specialist training in Systemic and Family Therapy to work with individuals and their families together. There is a considerable amount of evidence supporting this approach for child and adolescent issues.
Adult & Couples
I have extensive skills and experience in working with individuals and couples to resolve mild to severe psychological and emotional issues including;
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Anxiety disorders (panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, generalised anxiety, social anxiety)
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Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Stress
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Depression/low mood
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Self-esteem/confidence
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Anger
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Grief and loss
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Pain, concussion and physical health issues.
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Abuse, neglect
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Specialist skills and experience in working with couples to resolve relationship issues.
ACC Integrated Services for Sensitive Claims (ISSC)
I am an approved ACC supplier as Southern Lakes Clinic Ltd and provider for ACC Integrated Services for Sensitive Claims. Thus, I am able to provide ACC funded psychological input to individuals who have experienced an inappropriate sexual event.
ACC Psychological Services
I am also an approved ACC supplier (Southern Lakes Clinic Ltd) and provider for ACC Psychological Services. I can, therefore, provide ACC funded psychological input for psychological and emotional issues related to a physical injury.
If you think you may be eligible for ACC Sensitive Claims or ACC Psychological Services funded input, please contact me for more information.
What to Expect
Our first appointment is a chance for us to meet and discuss the issues concerning you or your family. During this session, I will develop an understanding of the psychological and emotional processes underlying the issues. I will learn about your values and desires so I can work sensitively with them. This session will also be an opportunity for you to become familiar and comfortable with me, to learn about clinical psychology and my skills and ask any questions you have.
I will keep you informed of my understanding of your issues and the causes, the treatment I will provide and how many appointments this may require. We can then make subsequent appointments if you wish to continue working with me. We can also discuss if it might be beneficial for you to see another health professional with different skills.
No referral is required. All enquiries are confidential. Please call or e-mail to make an appointment.
Fees & Appointments
Making an appointment: You do not need a referral to see me. All enquiries are confidential. Please call or e-mail to make an appointment.
Please contact me directly with regards to fee.
Cancellations: If you cannot attend an appointment, please cancel at least 48 hours in advance so the appointment can be used by someone else. Cancellations within 48 hours of the appointment are charged at 50% of the hourly rate. Missed appointments are charged at the full hourly rate.
