Vicki joined WPA in 1994 with a background in general mental health, acute psychiatric assessment, eating disorders, chronic pain, maternal mental health and medical psychology. She works with adults with a broad range of issues and is experienced in various evidence-based modalities. Typically, assessment determines the course of therapy, which can range from brief interventions to longer-term psychotherapy aimed at changing longstanding patterns of behaviour.
Vicki is skilled at assisting people with mood and anxiety disorders, stress-related problems, relationship issues (with an interest in intergenerational relationships) and problematic behaviours.
Qualifications: MA (Applied) Clin & Comm Psych, MNZCCP
Gerry Dowse qualified as a clinical psychologist from Victoria University in 1993. She is registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board, and is a member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists. Gerry's work spans both the public and private sectors and she is skilled in providing brief interventions and longer term therapy for a wide range of presentations including stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, disordered eating patterns and interpersonal difficulties. She also provides professional supervision.
Gerry has a special interest in the area of health psychology - specifically coping with serious medical conditions, health risk and maintaining resilience behaviour. Understanding the interplay between physical well-being and mental health is a particular focus.
She also works closely with a number of organisations nationwide to provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) when staff have been involved in critical/traumatic incidents.
Qualifications: MA (Applied) Clin & Comm Psych (Dist.), BA(Hons), MNZCCP
Marion works with young adults and the general adult population. She is experienced in both short and longer term therapy for issues including distress, depression, anxiety, relating to others, trauma, and food and body problems. She also assists people who wish to explore different aspects of identity (sexual, gender, cultural), and personal agency. She aims to figure out with her clients meaningful and practical approaches to change taking into account their strengths, vulnerabilities, and current life situation. She also offers supervision to peers.
Marion registered as a Clinical Psychologist in 1997 and is a member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists. She joined WPA in 2016.
Qualifications: MA(Hons), PG Dip Clin Psych, MNZCCP
Heidi specialises in assessment and therapy for children aged 0-12 and their families who are struggling with: feeding, toileting, separation, anxiety, anger, sadness, difficult behaviours, transitions to childcare and school.
She has interests also in supporting parents and children with the difficulties they face as a result of ill health, disability, learning difficulties, loss and change.
Heidi qualified as a Clinical Psychologist at Victoria University of Wellington and has been registered with the New Zealand Psychologist Board since 1996. Heidi has worked both overseas and in Wellington for the past 20 years in Child Adolescent Mental Health Services and most recently in Parent-Infant Mental health.
Qualifications: MA (Applied in Clin and Comm Psyc), MNZCCP
Bindy graduated from the University of Otago as a Clinical Psychologist in 1992. She worked as a psychologist in Dunedin until late 2016 when she moved to the Coolest Little Capital in the world.
Bindy is trained in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and schema therapy. She works collaboratively with clients to help them identify negative life patterns and make positive change. She works predominately with adults and those in their late teens, and has experience in providing both short and long-term therapy for issues including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, and managing long-term health issues. She also has a special interest in executive coaching and professional supervision assisting clients to maximise work and life satisfaction.
Bindy has also provided well-being education sessions, consultancy and advice to a range of organisations including schools and workplaces.
Qualifications: MSc, PG Dip Clin Psych, MNZCCP
Mikaela is a registered Clinical Psychologist who supports young people and adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. She works collaboratively, tailoring therapy to each client’s needs and goals.
Mikaela has had extensive training in evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). She also has considerable experience supporting people with chronic physical health conditions, particularly type 1 diabetes.
Mikaela completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Massey University, researching maternal mental health and child sleep. She holds a Master’s degree from Harvard University, where she researched sleep and emotion regulation in adolescents, and Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Otago. Her clinical and research experience informs a holistic approach that considers the interplay between physical, mental, and social wellbeing across the lifespan.
DClinPsych, ALM, BSc, BCom (Hons), MNZCCP