Sandra Frakes

With over 30 years of experience in Education and psychology, I have worked extensively with at-risk youth, adults, and families, supporting them through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. My practice integrates evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, EMDR, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness. I specialize in psychoeducation and therapeutic support for issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress, trauma, conflict resolution, and neurodiversity. My work is grounded in compassion, cultural responsiveness, and a strengths-based framework, helping individuals build resilience and develop practical tools for everyday life. Whether working one-on-one or with families, I tailor interventions to meet each person’s unique needs and circumstances. I am passionate about empowering people to reconnect with their strengths, navigate adversity, and achieve sustainable emotional well-being.

Expertise
  • Anxiety
  • Family Harm
  • Trauma
  • Grief & Bereavement
  • PTSD
Therapy approaches
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness based therapies
  • Internal family systems (IFS)
Qualifications
  • Post Graduate Diploma of Education
  • Master Educational Psychology
  • Diploma in Life Coaching
Affiliations
  • Registered with The New Zealand Psychologist Board
  • Member of the New Zealand Psychological Society
  • ACC regisitered

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