About Us
Kathryn has 23 years of experience, having trained and worked as a psychotherapist in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. She also spent some time working in Japan. She returned to New Zealand in 2003 and subsequently worked in private practice and for Community Mental Health services. Kathryn currently works full time in private practice.
Psychodynamic theory; Attachment theory; CBT – cognitive-behavioural therapy; DBT – Dialectical Behavioural Therapy; Mentalization Based Therapy; Compassionate Mind Training; Solution Focused Brief Treatment; and Sensory Modulation Training. Kathryn also co-facilitates specialized DBT based Life Skills Groups.
Kathryn attends ongoing clinical education.
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) . Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, MA, USA
Master of Social Work (MSW) – Smith College, Northampton, MA, USA (NZ Qualifications Assessment Board translated this as a Master of Social Science).
Bachelor of Theology. Otago University, Dunedin. NZ / Aotearoa
Teacher’s Certificate. Auckland Education Board. NZ / Aotearoa
NZ Registered Psychotherapist
NZ Association of Psychotherapists
Prior member of The International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Prior registration with The American Psychotherapy Association, (Diplomat American Psychotherapy Assn); and The US National Assn. of Social Workers, (LICSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
ISSTD: International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
As part of our registration requirements, psychotherapists have a mandatory commitment to attend ongoing professional supervision, wherein all client identities are held anonymous.
Amanda is a registered Counselling Psychologist who specialises in helping adults, children, adolescents and their family work through anxiety, stress and trauma. Amanda is particularly interested in helping people become unstuck, helping them to work through fears in order to find a more fulfilling and satisfying life. Amanda believes that counselling should be meaningful, focused and non-judgemental.
Amanda takes a holistic and integrative approach to therapy that focuses on all aspects of a person’s life and in particular considers the dynamic relationship between the mind and body on a person’s well-being.
Amanda provide a safe and compassionate space, using a range of different therapeutic approaches, which takes into consideration a person’s life stage, particular needs and preferred ways of working. Amanda is trained in person-centred counselling, play therapy, crisis intervention, stress management, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and solutions focused therapy. As a trained mindfulness and meditation instructor it is natural for Amanda to blend mindfulness practice and self-compassion into treatment when this is appropriate.
With over ten years in helping people regain a path to wellness, Amanda is well placed to help you and/or your family to utilise new coping skills, be happier, and find new and exciting ways to enjoy a new found hope in life.
Contact Amanda on amandagilmourpsychology@gmail.com or phone 021-102 7978
Niccy Fraser
Niccy is an experienced, kind practitioner who can offer a range of counselling approaches to meet the particular needs of individuals, couples or families. She is committed to flexibly working in partnership to grow people’s mental well-being and capacity to live and relate in their preferred ways. She feels passionate about the positive potential that counselling can offer.
Cognitive therapist, Narrative therapist, Couples counsellor, Mindfulness Coach.
Registered with New Zealand Association of Counsellors since 1993.
Private counselling practice; EAP: Workplace counselling; Senior Counsellor Educator.
Audit Co-ordination for New Zealand Association of Counselling.
Continuous Professional development
Zoë Triggs
Zoë works in private practice and as a consultant psychotherapist. She is registered with the ACC sensitive claims service and with Victim Support. She encourages you to reach out for help and looks forward to supporting you.
Issues Covered
All issues but especially PTSD and trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional instability, grief and loss, use of AI companions, identity issues, loneliness, migration adjustment, alcohol and substance use, relationship issues, self-esteem, social anxiety, life transitions and changes, communication and social skills.
Master of Psychotherapy (MA first class hons). Auckland University of Technology, Aotearoa New Zealand
Post Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy (PGDip). Auckland University of Technology, Aotearoa New Zealand
Master of Science Organisational Development and Change (MSc). Sheffield Business School, United Kingdom
Master of Arts English Literature (MA first class hons). University of Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand
Full registration with the Psychotherapists’ Board of Aotearoa New Zealand (PBANZ)
Full membership of the Association of Psychotherapists of Aotearoa New Zealand (APANZ)
Registration with the ACC sensitive claims service and Victim Support.
Suzy Smith-Roy
Counsellor, Sex Therapist
Suzy Smith-Roy is a counsellor and sex therapist with a background in education and the performing arts. She works with individuals and couples across a range of relational and sexual wellbeing concerns, with particular experience supporting men experiencing sexual performance anxiety, erectile difficulties, intimacy concerns, and relationship challenges.
Suzy is currently completing her Master’s research in Aotearoa New Zealand, exploring sexual performance anxiety in young men and the therapeutic approaches that best support confidence, intimacy, sexual wellbeing, and connection. Her work is informed by both clinical practice and contemporary research, with an approach that is warm, grounded, practical, and non-judgemental.
Alongside sex and relationship therapy, Suzy also supports clients with anxiety, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, communication difficulties, and life transitions.
Suzy currently has availability for Friday morning appointments, as well as online sessions via Zoom.
To learn more about Suzy’s approach, enquire, or make a booking, visit suzysmithroy.com
Anna Smith
Reg. Psychotherapist, MPsychotherapy (First Class Honours), PGDip Psychotherapy, PGCert Counselling
Anna (she/her) is a Pākehā New Zealander and registered psychotherapist based in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau. She works with adults and couples, offering a warm, respectful, and confidential space for people from all cultures, identities, and orientations.
Anna’s psychotherapy practice is informed by her experience working in addiction and recovery services, community mental health, and private practice. Working with people and families affected by addiction has deepened her understanding of the impacts of trauma in relation to ourselves and others. Her earlier career in corporate settings informs her work with clients navigating workplace stress, burnout, career transition and professional identity. She is interested in supporting change that feels honest, respectful, and sustainable.
Anna works with people experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, addiction and recovery issues, identity and belonging concerns, workplace stress, and life transitions. She also works with couples experiencing communication difficulties, conflict, infidelity, disconnection, and uncertainty about the future of their relationship.
Modalities Anna uses in her work
Anna takes an integrated approach, drawing on relational psychotherapy, attachment theory, trauma-informed practice, mentalization, and emotionally focused ways of working. She also integrates skills-based approaches where helpful, including DBT-informed to support clients with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and practical strategies for managing anxiety, conflict, and overwhelm.
Training
Anna attends ongoing clinical education and professional development in psychotherapy, trauma, addiction, couples therapy, and relational approaches to clinical practice.
Memberships
Member of DAPAANZ
Member of APANZ
Member of Rainbow Rōpū
Supervision
As part of professional and ethical practice, Anna attends regular clinical supervision. Client identities and personal details are held confidential and anonymous within supervision.