About Me

I am a registered psychotherapist (PBANZ) with over 30 years of experience. I have been working with clients since 1994, and I see individuals, couples and immigrants in Massey, West Auckland, and online.

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Background

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I was born in Croatia, on the Adriatic Coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

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Graduating the College, I gained the qualification of Diploma in Mathematics and Information Technology. Further formal education consisted of a degree in Applied Psychology at the University of Zagreb and a Post Grad Diploma in Psychotherapy. In New Zealand I expanded on my training in Psycho-dynamic and Psycho-analytic Psychotherapy.

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I have worked as a psychotherapist in private practice and a freelance psychologist. I worked in human resources and development, contracting to various non-governmental agencies. My first encounter with psychotherapy clients (as a student then) was in 1994.

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I immigrated to New Zealand in 1999 and have been a practicing psychotherapist in a range of settings including private/shared practice, non-governmental agency for immigrants, and tertiary institutions.

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My Training

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My training included, and my practice is primarily informed by, the following theoretical and practical modalities:

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• Psycho-dynamic Psychotherapy

• Psycho-analytic Psychotherapy

• Humanistic psychology

• Integrated Gestalt

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• Cognitive Analytic Therapy

I am overseas registered psychologist and in New Zealand I am registered as a psychotherapist, with the Psychotherapists’ Board Aotearoa NZ (PBANZ).

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I am a member of the PBANZ Professional Conduct Committee.

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Why clients choose to work with me

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• Registered psychotherapist (PBANZ), and an overseas-registered psychologist

• Formal psychology degree and postgraduate psychotherapy training

• 30+ years of experience across private practice, agencies and tertiary settings

• Work with individuals, couples and immigrants, in person or online

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