BA Hons, PGDipClinPsyc, MA (Distinction), MNZCCP

About

Helene is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked in child and adult mental health services including community mental health, medical, youth forensic, and private practice settings. She specialises in working with adolescents and young adults.

Helene is experienced in completing comprehensive mental health assessments, including assessments of intellectual and social functioning. She provides evidence-based interventions for a range of mental health difficulties such as low mood, anxiety issues (for example, social anxiety, health anxiety), trauma, low self-esteem, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and adjustment related issues. She utilises treatment approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Meta-cognitive Therapy (MCT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Her interventions are tailored to the needs and circumstances of each individual, and she strives to work in a compassionate, culturally sensitive, and approachable manner. Helene is an ACC approved provider for Sensitive Claims support.

Helene is passionate about helping people work through their challenges and improve their general well-being.

Outside of work, Helene loves having adventures with her little ones, catching up with family and friends, a good read, and trips away!