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Grace is a Counselling Psychologist, originally from Brazil and has been living in New Zealand for the past 23 years. Her practice is derived from a holistic approach, which aims to empower individuals by giving them the tools and understanding of personal circumstances to create a more enjoyable and fulfilling life.

She has a special interest in working with anxiety, stress and burnout, self-esteem, relationship difficulties and chronic health related issues.

Grace is also committed to providing a non-judgemental environment for her clients so they feel valued and supported. 

Her main therapeutic techniques are Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Strategies, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization therapy (EMDR) with strong emphasis on self-care and self-compassion. 

Experience

Grace has worked in both the private and public health sectors and sees adults, and adolescents for a range of difficulties including,

but not limited to:

  • Anxiety (panic, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, agoraphobia, obsessive compulsive disorder)
  • Depression and low mood
  • Trauma
  • Stress and burn out
  • Adjustment difficulties
  • Anger
  • Self-esteem
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Grief and loss
  • Autism
  • Addiction
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Chronic health related issues
  • Life transitions

Qualifications

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology
  • Master of Sciences in Counselling Psychology
  • Master of Sciences in Health Psychology
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Health Psychology
  • Bachelor of Arts (extended major in Psychology)

Professional Memberships

  • Registered w​ith New Zealand Psychologist Board

  • Member of New Zealand Psychological Society

Contracts

  • Work and Income
  • National Hauora Coalition (NHC)
  • Primary Health Organisation (PHO)
  • Psychological Health - EAP 
  • Workplace Options - EAP​

Contact

To make an appointment, or if you have any questions, feel free to contact

Grace on either phone number 021 424 951, or an email to grace@richmondpsychology.co.nz

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