Dr Missy Wolfman has worked with children and adults in a range of public and private settings. She is passionate in supporting and empowering clients to live their best life. She works from a client-centred approach and her sessions are always tailored to the wants and needs of her clients. She also works in a holistic way, recognising a person's strengths and challenges, and helping them to meet their therapeutic goals. Previously she has worked in Oranga Tamariki, Department of Corrections, Community Adult Mental Health and Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services at Waitemata DHB, and in private practice.
Expertise
- Working with children, young people and their families
- Anxiety difficulties/disorders
- Mood difficulties/disorders
- Perinatal and postnatal distress and mental health issues
- Adjustment to life stages and difficult life circumstances
- Grief and loss
- Stress management
- Trauma
- Neurodevelopmental issues like ASD and ADHD
Therapy approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
- Self-compassion focussed therapy
- Mindfulness
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Sociology)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health)
- Bachelor of Science Honours (Psychology)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology
- Doctorate in Philosophy (Psychology)
Affiliations
- New Zealand Psychologists Board
- New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists
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