Sylvia Barnes - Health Psychologist

Kia ora. I’m Sylvia Barnes (she/her), a registered Health Psychologist with over 15 years experience based in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland. I offer evidence-based talking therapy for adults managing life's challenges. In our sessions we'll take time to understand you and what might be keeping you stuck, then work together to develop practical solutions to help you make meaningful, lasting change.

Expertise

Anxiety
Trauma
Phobias
Grief & Bereavement
PTSD
Chronic pain
Concussion management
Stress and burn out
Sleep issues
Adjustment to physical health conditions

Therapy approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness based therapies
Schema Therapy
Behaviour Activation
Mindful Self Compassion

Qualifications

Post Graduate Diploma in Health Psychology
Master of Science in Health Psychology

Affiliations

New Zealand Psychologists Board
New Zealand Psychological Society

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Location

Central Auckland

Rates From

$200 excluding GST

Thanks for your enquiry, we will endeavour to contact you within 24 hours for a free 15 minute phone consultation.

Please note that we are not an emergency service, in the event of an emergency please call 111. If you need to talk to someone urgently you can see your GP or phone one of the following helplines.
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Lifeline: 0800 543 354
Youthline: 0800 376 633

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