Kerry MB, Clinical Psychologist
Kerry MB, Clinical Psychologist
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 |services| training & SUPERVISION for helpers, therapists, and other medical professionals

Clinical Consultation or Supervision

  • Are you tired of going it alone?

  • Are you looking for a regular space to reflect on your professional work and growth?

  • Wouldn’t it be nice to to hone your skills and build your tool box of evidence-based exercises?

Given overwhelming demand, I’m sorry to say that I have no openings at this time.

I work with professionals on clinical consultation and ACT skills development. I am skilled at wedding the science of growth and change with the soul and art of the work we do. I love working with other professionals who value growth, vulnerability, and stretching (even though it is hard and uncomfortable!) I’m also a loving, warm, and compassionate cheerleader. I’m excited to help you keep growing in your purpose-driven work.

Are you a therapist or helper who…

  • Wants to make a difference in the world

  • Is drawn to ACT and other science-based wellness tools

  • But struggles to apply the things in your work and your life?

Wouldn’t it feel great to…

  • Develop stronger skills and greater clarity

  • Have fun at work again, celebrating with your clients and patients as they progress

  • Savor your off time too, using the same science to help create a rich, intentional, balanced life?

 

 |services| WELLNESS groups

Wellness Groups

Writing and Journaling Groups

‘I hear and I forget,
I see and I remember,
I write and I understand.’
- Chinese Proverb

Writing can improve health, wellbeing and insight (reference 1, reference 2).

In my personal and professional life, I continue to be blown away by the wisdom, joy, and healing that can be unlocked via writing.

WHAT: We will gather and write together, responding to a range of writing prompts from science based tools to poetry. Structure will be customized to the needs of the group.
WHEN: Fortnightly or monthly, recruiting now
WHERE: Virtual and in person Eastbourne options
COST: $10-20 / session

 

 |services| clinical therapy

Individual Therapy

I work with adults who experienced trauma or are exposed to trauma in their work. I also provide therapy and supervision to professionals at risk of burnout. 

My waitlist is closed at this time. I recommend this resource for finding qualified clinical psychologists with potential availability.

My office is located on Queens Drive in Lower Hutt (office directions here). If you are within driving distance, I expect the bulk of our work will be in-person. I’m happy to do Zoom meetings occasionally.

My rate is $225 NZD + GST per a 50 minute session.

  • Note, I do not work with people who have experienced a recent suicide attempt.

  • I also do not work with people who are in the midst of a criminal proceedings or a court case.

For NZ referrals, I recommend the ACT Wellington Group.

The New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists also has a useful directory of clinical psychologists with specialization and availability information.

For US referrals, I highly recommend the therapists at ImpACT Psychology Colorado and the coaching services of Mara B. Vernon at Ripp Leadership.

Trauma survivors

I am expert at treating complex trauma, childhood trauma, moral injury, shame-based traumatic symptoms, as well as trauma related to interpersonal violence, war and combat, sexual violence, and torture.

I use evidence-based trauma interventions supplemented with compassion and mindfulness practices.

I have presented and written extensively on trauma, PTSD, and post-traumatic growth and resilience. More information in my CV.

therapists and other helpers

I help therapists, medical professionals, and other helpers create intentional, mission-driven lives that are balanced and resilient to deep suffering.

I have written and spoken extensively on burnout, including this podcast interview on Medical Professional Wellbeing. A full list of my publications and invited talks are listed in my CV.

What is the process?

  1. You complete the interest form and schedule a free 20 minute video consultation.

  2. We discuss what you are looking for and whether I’m a good fit to help.

  3. If we find we are a good fit, you complete a fuller assessment. After reviewing evidence-based methods to achieve your goals, we make a plan. Most plans begin with weekly therapy for at least 3 months, but our plan and roadmap are customized to you, your life, and your goals.

FINDING A QUALIFIED THERAPIST

  • Find a therapist using the Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapist directory here or the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy directory here.

  • Effective Child Therapy provides more information on the types of evidence-based mental health treatments available for children and adolescents. This site is sponsored by the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology.

  • The National Center for PTSD provides a rich portfolio of information on PTSD for the public and professionals

AFFORDABLE OPTIONS IN DENVER, Colorado US