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Sarah
Therapist
Sarah
Therapist Queenstown
Hi there. I have 20+ years’ experience as New Zealand Registered Health Professional with an extensive background in both mental health therapy/counselling and occupational therapy. I work within a Polyvagal-informed framework, integrating an understanding of the nervous system with more traditional talking therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
By combining the structure and tools of CBT with the nervous system awareness of Polyvagal Theory, I aim to support you from both a brain and body perspective, helping you develop strategies to navigate your mental health and the challenges life may bring. This may include assisting you to gain insight into thinking patterns, beliefs, personal narratives, behaviours, and bodily sensations that may be contributing to, exacerbating or protecting you.
By combining the structure and tools of CBT with the nervous system awareness of Polyvagal Theory, I aim to support you from both a brain and body perspective, helping you develop strategies to navigate your mental health and the challenges life may bring. This may include assisting you to gain insight into thinking patterns, beliefs, personal narratives, behaviours, and bodily sensations that may be contributing to, exacerbating or protecting you.
I am also experienced in using neuro-affirming approaches including supporting people with ADHD. I'm an international member of the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance.
I provide a style of therapy that is collaborative, reflective, empowering and practical.
I can provide therapy and counselling to adults and youths aged 16 yrs+. I am based in Frankton, Queenstown and work Monday to Wednesday between 9am and 4pm.
NB: I do not provide ACC therapy or couples counselling
If you want to know more or make an appointment, feel free to contact me via the Send a message - button.
Sarah
Qualifications and registrations
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Otago Polytechnic, New Zealand, 2000
- Registration and annual practicing certificate held with the New Zealand Occupational Therapy Board
- Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand Whakaora Ngangahau Aotearoa
- International Affiliate Member of the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance
- Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies, American Trauma Foundation and P.E.S.I. (USA), 2024
Registrations
Sarah is listed among the counsellors in Queenstown.
Therapy languages
Specialisations
- 1. Anxiety, Panic
- 2. Depression
- 3. ADHD
- 4. Trauma
- 5. Mild-moderate substance abuse
- 6. Interpersonal Conflict
- 7. Self-esteem and self-worth
- 8. Workplace Conflict
- 9. Health conditions / disability
- 10. Sensory Modulation
Issues I can help with
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Being a perfectionist
- Being assertive
- Bullying
- Burnout
- Communication
- Depression
- Eating problems
- Fear
- Feeling lonely
- Hyperventilation
- Low self esteem
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Panic attack
- Phobia
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Relationship issues
- Self confidence
- Setting boundaries
- Sleep problems
- Social phobia
- Stress
- Trauma
- Workplace stress
- Worrying too much
Fees
$175 incl GST per session
Availability (Opening hours)
| monday | 9am - 4pm |
| tuesday | 9am - 3pm |
| wednesday | 9am - 4pm |
| thursday | - |
| friday | - |
| saturday | - |
| sunday | - |
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