Dr Erika Nell has practiced as a Clinical Psychologist in both public and private practice settings for over a decade. Erika understands that each person’s life and functioning is unique and set within a larger context that must be understood holistically. She prioritises an empathic and unconditional therapeutic space creating a safe environment where clients can share vulnerably, explore and work through their challenges. Drawing on numerous therapeutic modalities, Erika uses a tailored, person centred, and goal directed approach to achieve a harmonious life that is in line with the client’s needs.
Expertise
- Adjustment following stressful incidents/trauma
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress disorder
- Interpersonal difficulties
- Couples/Marital challenges
- Family mental health
- Restructured families
- Divorce support
- Managing intense emotions
- Job or work related stress
- Eating disorders
- Psychosis
- Loss and grief
- Assertiveness
- Life transitions and personal growth
- Sexual health
- Autism
- ADHD
- Grief and loss
- Stress management
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Emotional regulation
- Phobias
Therapy approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (Skills)
- Person Centred Therapy
- Strategic Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Couples Therapy
- Sex Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Teddy bear therapy
Qualifications
- PhD Clinical Psychology
- MSc Clinical Psychology
- BSocSci Psychology (Hons)
- BSocSci Psychology
Affiliations
- Registered psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
- Member of NZ College of Clinical Psychologists (NZCCP_
