Kasia is a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience working across a variety of public mental health settings and in private practice. In her clinical practiceshe has worked with people across a range of backgrounds and ages, from school age children to older adults. Kasia’s psychological interventions are based on respect, collaboration, honesty and compassion. She supports her clients with creating meaningful changes bydrawing on a range of evidence-based approaches including DBT, ACT, MBT, and EMDR.
Expertise
- Adjustment following stressful incidents/trauma
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Managing intense emotions
- Work related stress, burnout
- Self-harming behaviours
- Self-esteem challenges
- Relationship stressors
- Parenting difficulties
- Life transitions and personal growth
- Women’s health
Therapy approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Mentalisation-based Therapy (MBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (University of Canterbury)
- Master of Science (1st Class Honours) in Psychology, University of Canterbury
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Distinction) in Psychology, University of
Canterbury
Affiliations
- Registered Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
- Member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists
- Member of the NZ Association for EMDR Therapists
- ACC registered for Sensitive Claims
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