Dr Ally Bijl-Brown is a registered clinical psychologist with experience working with young people and adults facing challenges in their life. Ally has a warm and non-judgemental approach, using evidence based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and drawing on Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Schema therapies in order to find a treatment approach that works for her clients. Ally works with young people and adults (ages 12+).
Expertise
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression, low mood and dysthymia
- Body image issues
- Early parenting, pregnancy, birth trauma
- Sexual health
- Addictions
- Challenging transition periods (e.g. schooling, university, work, relationship changes)
- Emotion regulation and distress tolerance
- Communication, assertiveness and social skills
- Self esteem and resilience
Therapy approaches
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Qualifications
- Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (University of Auckland)
- Bachelor of Science First Class Hons. in Psychology (University of Auckland)
- Conjoint Bachelor in Science (Psychology) and Health Sciences (University of Auckland)
Affiliations
- Registered Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists’ Board (NZPB)
- Member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists (NZCCP)
