|services| training & SUPERVISION for helpers, therapists, and other medical professionals

Clinical 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?

I currently have a small number of openings for therapists and other medical professionals interested in reflective clinical consultation and mentoring services. Health professionals may have access to funded counselling sessions, supported by Medical Assurance Society (MAS) and Medical Protection.

My rate is $225 NZD + GST (approximately $145 USD) per a 50 minute session.

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?

Monthly ACT Consult Group

Join a monthly clinical consultation group led by Dr. Kerry Makin-Byrd*. 

In each meeting, 2-3 therapists will present a clinical example for consultation. Via exercises and role plays, you’ll learn to identify common client stuck points and practice flexible, nimble clinical interventions. 

Collecting interest for a new group starting soon.

• WHEN

• Aotearoa 4th Friday each month 12:05 PM - 12:55 PM NZT

• US 4th Thursday 8 PM ET / 6 PM MT / 5 PM PT

• WHERE: Zoom

• COST:

• Aotearoa $240 NZD for a 6 month commitment

• US $200 USD for a 6 month commitment

*LEADER BACKGROUND: Kerry has over a decade of experience teaching third-wave behavioural interventions including ACT and supervising therapists. Mentored by Dr. Robyn Walser, international ACT expert, for over a decade, Kerry continues to receive fortnightly master supervision on ACT, mindfulness, and trauma treatments.

 |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 offices are in Te Aro, Wellington and Eastbourne, 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

• The Professional Psychology Clinic at Denver University

• Denver and Aurora low cost or sliding scale options

• Trauma and Disaster Recovery Clinic at Denver University

• More options discussed here by the exceptional Dr. Stacey Freedenthal