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Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
The University of Auckland
Graduate Diploma of Counselling
Australian College of Applied Psychology
Diploma of Professional Coaching
Southern Institute of Technology
Certificate of Personal Training
Fitness Australia Ltd
Fit Nation NZ
DBT Intensive Training
DBTNZ
Various other certificates, workshops, and professional development in;
Imago Therapy, Interactive Drawing Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Sandtray Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and on and on...
Full Member of NZAC
(major) Influences
Carl Rogers
My approach to being with others was validated and reinforced when I read of Carl Rogers and his 'way of being'. 'Unconditional Positive Regard' is my catch phrase of the century, because I live and breath this approach to all, and any of my relationships.
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
I am part philosopher, part scientist, and part Family Systems Theorist. So DBT fits and defines my personal theoretical framework perfectly.
Narrative Therapy
I naturally talk in metaphors, analogy, and abstract language when i am articulating my thoughts, so the Narrative approach has also validated and reinforced many of my therapeutic methods of communication with others.
Experience
Private Practice
Life Therapies Ltd, 2016 - current
The Help Foundation
Crisis Counsellor, 2016 - current
Therapist, 2018 - current
The Salvation Army
Volunteer Counsellor, 2013 - current
Student Counsellor Placement Facilitator
and Supervisor, 2017 - current
Woman's Refuge - Merivale
Volunteer Counsellor, 2017 - current
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