Psychologist
Devika is a registered Psychologist who specialises in working with a diverse range of individuals and families struggling with mental health difficulties. She tailors therapeutic interventions to best suit the client’s needs. Devika provides a respectful, accepting, and safe environment for her clients. With a strong belief in the power of collaboration, Devika works closely with her clients to gain a deeper understanding of their problems and supports them in developing problem-awareness, confidence, and a better understanding of themselves. She offers both short-term and long-term evidence-based therapy to best cater to the unique needs of each client.
Therapeutic Modalities/Orientation:
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Mindfulness-Based Interventions Expertise
• Workplace stress and difficulties
• Psychological rehabilitation following injury or illness
• Life adjustments following a brain injury (stroke, TBI, concussion, etc)
• Emotion regulation and distress tolerance
• Substance abuse
• Stress and burnout
• Self-esteem and resilience
• Cross-cultural difficulties
• Communication problems/assertiveness
• Relationship difficulties
• Pregnancy and postpartum mental health
• Low mood and depression
• Anxiety
• Wellbeing- and goal setting
Qualifications
• Postgraduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology (Auckland University of Technology)
• Master of Health Science in Rehabilitation Psychology (Auckland University of Technology)
• Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis (New Zealand School of Professional Hypnotherapy)
• Master of Science in Psychology Clinical (Christ University)
• Forensic Psychology Certification (Christ University)
• Satir Family Therapy (Satir Institute of Pacific)
• Bachelors of Arts Honours Psychology (Delhi University)
Affiliations
• Registered psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
• Member of the New Zealand Psychological Society
• Member of the New Zealand Special Interest Group in Neuropsychology (NZSIGN)
