About Deb

Therapist
Mental Health Professional
Clinical Social Worker

I have been working in the field of mental health and therapy since 2006, in specialist mental health services, for private organisations and in private practice. I have worked with a wide range of people including children, adolescents and adults, as well as mothers and babies. I can support people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting challenges, relationship breakdown, interpersonal difficulties, problems with boundaries, difficulties from childhood and family backgrounds, difficulties in the perinatal period (pregnancy and post-natal), attachment and bonding issues, maternal mental health, and more.

Professional Training

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Circle of Security Parenting

Other training/models that inform my practise

Mindful Parenting
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction
Solution-focused Therapy
Self-compassion in therapy

University Qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (Child & Adolescent Mental Health)
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Professional Registration & Membership

Full Registration with SWRB (Social Workers Registration Board NZ)
Member of ANZASW (Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers)