They are well experienced in the assessment and treatment of a range of mental health, relationship, and behavioural difficulties. We provide services to young people, adults, couples and families. Tanya has considerable experience and interest in working with pregnant parents and parents with babies or young children; for instance, where there are concerns about the parents’ coping with or managi
ng their child. George has a specific interest in working with couples experiencing difficulties or wanting to improve their relationship. They use many different scientifically supported approaches in our clinical work. The approaches we use support one of our core personal values; that we all share a need for connection and attunement. One to one therapy
Tanya and George are experienced in providing a range of scientifically supported approaches to treatment. This includes a variety of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and psycho-dynamic approaches. The type of approach that is used is dependent on the outcome of an initial assessment. Concerns that are addressed in this type of treatment are:
Anxiety & phobias
Depression
Eating problems
Gender/Sexual identity problems
Obsessive – Compulsive disorder (OCD)
Substance use concerns
Self-defeating or life interfering patterns of behaviour
Anger management
Concerns about behaviour problems
Grief & bereavement
Life transition & adjustment issues
Self-esteem & self-development
Sexual difficulties
Shyness & social skills deficits
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Sexual abuse
Su***de concerns
Victim of crime
Health-related problems
Pain management
Sleeping problems
Relationship or couples therapy
George mostly provides this, and he uses a range of scientifically supported approaches in his work. Typically, concerns that are addressed in this type of treatment are:
Conflict resolution
Improving or enhancing communication
Improving or enhancing intimacy
Support in repairing breaches of trust
Divorce/separation
Parenting
Parenting Support
Tanya mostly provides this. She uses a range of scientifically supported approaches in this work. Typically, concerns that are addressed in this type of treatment are:
Antenatal and post-natal depression
Antenatal and post-natal anxiety
Birth trauma
Adjustment to parenthood
Parenting concerns
Behaviour difficulties in toddlers and preschoolers
Concerns about bonding with a baby
Tanya can also provide parenting programmes to groups of parents on request. Professional Supervision and consultation:
Tanya and George are both experienced supervisors and hold contracts with a range of individuals and health and other state departments to provide professional and supportive supervision to staff. These include supervision to police officers and Coronial staff. George has a specific interest in helping teams to use treatment outcomes and client feedback in their supervision and clinical development. Tanya has considerable experience in guiding and supporting intern psychologists and other young clinicians in their work. They are able to provide:
Clinical supervision to psychologists, counsellors or other health professionals providing psychological treatment and assessment. Process focused supervision
Clinical and registered psychologist internship supervision. Professional supervision and support. Outcomes or Feedback Informed supervision
To learn more about George see: http://www.psychologist.net.nz/profile-george.htm
