Psychologist
Allison is an experienced and highly skilled psychologist who works with adults aged 18+ and draws on a range of evidence-based therapy models to inform her psychological practice. She supported adults to cope with a wide range of presenting difficulties including mental distress, attachment difficulties, addiction, physical ailments, workplace and relationship difficulties, family and sexual harm, and other adjustment, stress, and trauma effects.
Allison believes in person-centred care and works in collaboration with her clients to promote and maintain wellness which include increasing symptom management, reducing disability and distress, addressing underlying difficulties, maximizing self-care, developing coping skills, strengthening protective factors, and improving quality of life.
Allison acknowledges the need to identify therapy targets quickly to alleviate distress and the importance of the therapeutic relationship built on understanding, warmth, and trust. She is culturally sensitive and recognizes the importance of meeting the needs of Māori tāngata whai ora and other ethnic minorities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Allison previously worked in public and private mental healthcare settings including primary health organization, employee assistance programme, domestic abuse, and ACC sensitive claim services in addition to the national telehealth service in mental health and addictions and a specialist private mental health clinic. She hopes to increase public access to timely psychological input through the use of teletherapy and currently responds to private and EAP referrals only. Her work hours are from Mondays to Fridays between 9am and 6pm.
“Like the lotus flower growing from muddy waters to bloom towards the sun, it is possible to overcome and develop from difficult experiences we go through in life. Working together we can utilize your adversity and strengths as a foundation to create changes you choose and build the life you desire to lead.”
Area of Specialty and Interest
- Mood
- Anxiety
- Life Changes
- Grief and Loss
- Trauma Effects
- Workplace Difficulties
- Stress and Burnout
- Communication and Relationships
- Professional Supervision
- Executive Coaching
- Personal Development
