Sarah is a New Zealand Registered Psychologist with specialized training in health psychology. Her aim as a therapist is to create a safe and trusting space for clients to better understand themselves and to develop skills and techniques to better manage their health and wellbeing. She has a warm, strengths-based approach. She offers confidential, individually tailored psychology sessions to adults.
Sarah has worked as a psychologist for the district health boards for eight years to date. She has experience primarily in working with people with pain (both acute and chronic) and supporting people through the psychological impact of living with a chronic illness. She has provided clinical supervision and psychological support to medical and nursing staff in various hospital departments, particularly focusing on workplace stress. She also provides professional supervision to other psychologists.
Areas of Special Interest:
- stress/burnout
- managing significant life transitions, loss and change
- mild to moderate anxiety
- mild to moderate depression
- psychological strategies to self-manage chronic pain
- adjustment to a health condition or chronic illness
- optimising wellbeing
- professional supervision
My Approach
Sarah draws on several treatment approaches when working with clients including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Mindful Self Compassion (MSC).
FAQs
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Law
- Masters of Health Psychology (Hons)
- Post Graduate Diploma of Health Psychology
- Honorary Lecturer (University of Auckland)
Registrations and Memberships
- Registered Psychologist
- Member NZ Psychological Society
- Member NZ Pain Society
- Member Institute of Health Psychology
Initial consultation and follow up sessions
The initial appointment is about getting to know you and your reason for seeking psychology input. During the appointment we will talk about your relevant personal history, your strengths and challenges, and together we will make a plan as to what psychology support will be helpful for you. You are welcome to bring along a support person to your sessions.
The initial appointment is up to 90 minutes long. Follow-up appointments are up to 60 minutes. The frequency (e.g., a one-off, fortnightly, or monthly sessions) will be dependent on your needs and agreed upon with you. The length of therapy depends on the nature of your needs and goals. Many people can benefit from brief therapy (up to 4 sessions), a typical course is 6-12 sessions, however for other people longer- term support may be indicated.
Sarah is based in Remuera but also offers zoom-based sessions nationwide.
Fees
- Appointments are available on Mondays.
- The initial appointment is up to 90-minutes, and the fee is $240.
- Follow-up appointments are up to 60-minute sessions, fees are $200 per session.
- Payment can be made by electronic bank transfer.
- Invoices are issued after your session and due to be paid within 7 days.
How to contact Sarah?
- The best way to contact me is via email at [email protected].
- I do my best to respond to emails within 24 hours.
What is a health psychologist?
Health psychologists recognise the complex interactions that occur between our thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and physical health. They use evidence-based practice to enhance people’s overall psychological and physical wellbeing.
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130 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand
November, 2024
Sunday
August 26,2019
- Tuesday
- 9:00am - 10:00am
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