Over the past 12 years I have worked in a wide range of settings from charities, to public health services and private health services. I have worked with people from all walks of life and I love the diversity and challenge this brings to my work. 

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Some of the highlights of my experience are:

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I am a Registered Nurse with the New Zealand Nursing council and I hold a Bachelor of Nursing from Auckland University of Technology.

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I hold a post-graduate certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice, specialising in Child, Adolescent & Family Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from the University of Auckland. I currently studying towards a Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy. 

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I have worked with South Auckland Mental Health Crisis teams, the Auckland Regional Eating Disorder Service and the Auckland Regional Youth Gender Health Service.

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I have experience in the following therapeutic modalities:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Family Based Therapy for Anorexia

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy 

DBT Prolonged Exposure

Family Therapy

Clinical Supervision

Gottman Couples Therapy  

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I have volunteered for a range of service including domestic violence services and the Ronald McDonald House.

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I have set up and managed social projects in the NGO sector for the reduction of stigma surrounding mental health.