PROFILE
Natasha has practised as a clinical psychologist for over 25 years, including in child and adolescent mental health, adult mental health, and child and family psychology. She tailors her approach to the individual and has a warm, collaborative and empathetic approach. She has particular interests in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), social anxiety, Body Dysmorphic Disorder/appearance concerns, adolescent mental health, childhood anxiety, and parenting concerns.
+ PRACTICE AREAS
- Social anxiety
- Health anxiety
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Generalised anxiety
- Panic disorder
- Body dysmorphic disorder and appearance concerns
- Adjustment to separation
- Bereavement and loss
- Parenting concerns
- Depression
- Childhood anxiety
- Adolescent mental health
- Co-parenting (directly under adjustment to separation)
+ THERAPY APPROACHES
- Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing
+ QUALIFICATIONS
- Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (University of Waikato)
- Master of Social Science (First Class Honours) (University of Waikato)
- Bachelor of Social Science (University of Waikato)
+ AFFILIATIONS
- Registered psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
- Member of the New Zealand Psychological Society
PROFILE
Giorgi completed graduate qualifications in psychology overseas and then completed the New Zealand Psychological Society scheme for registration as a psychologist in New Zealand. He has practised as a psychologist in New Zealand for 15 years. He has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds experiencing a wide range of mental health issues and challenges. He has a genuine, warm, and engaging approach, and he is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to achieve their goals using evidence-based therapeutic approaches. He predominantly works with adults and has specialist interests in treatment of depression and pain.
+ PRACTICE AREAS
- Depression
- Trauma
- Stress and anxiety
- Pain
- Physical health issues
- Adjustment and life transitions
- Bereavement and loss
+ THERAPY APPROACHES
- Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing
+ QUALIFICATIONS
- Supervised Practicum for Psychologist Registration (New Zealand Psychological Society)
- Master of Psychology (State University of Tbilisi)
- Bachelor of Psychology (State University of Tbilisi)
+ AFFILIATIONS
- Registered psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
- Member of the New Zealand Psychological Society
