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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 in 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 $230 per a 50 minute session (this is $200 per a session plus $30 GST). Health professionals may have access to funded counselling sessions, supported by Medical Assurance Society (MAS) and Medical Protection.

  • 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