
Psychotherapist, Trainer, Researcher, Presenter, Consultant
New Zealand

Psychotherapist, Trainer, Researcher, Presenter, Consultant
New Zealand
Public Relations Assistant with the portfolio of subscriptions to monthly advertising journal (Hamburg, Germany)
Advertising Manager for the monthly programme of the Munich Opera House (Munich, Germany)
Owner/operator of Berling Spielzeug with the portfolio of administration and toy design (Blansingen, Germany)
Owner operator of Spielzeugkiste involved all aspects of the toy retail shop
Psychotherapist in private practice working with individuals, couples, and groups. Developing a number of group programmes for self-improvement and trauma recovery, developing and delivering a specialised therapy program for intensive out-patient treatment for ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) for patients with a history of sexual abuse and severe psychiatric disturbances
Developing and marketing trainings programmes for health-care professionals that focus on principles of reflective practice and develop self-awareness, communication skills and relationship skills
Sexual Abuse Recovery, Trauma recovery, assessment, treatment planning, relationships, communication, mental health recovery, dealing with ACC and managed care organisations, presenting and speaking
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
Psychotherapist, consultant, trainer
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
January 2001 — December 2007 (7 years )
Psychotherapist, consultant, trainer, group therapist
PhD , Health & Environmental Science , 1991 — 2008
Business Diploma
Diploma in Psychotherapy
Certificate in Supervision
Master Practitioner NLP
Master in Health Science (Hons) : Thesis:Dissociative Identity Disorder: A grounded theory study of connecting. This study describes the treatment processes from dissociative identity disorder.
PhD: Thesis: Balancing Recognition and Disrespect: Recovery as the Process of Identity Formation. A New Zealand study of how services shape the recovery from sexual abuse
trauma research, sexual abuse research, communication skills, emotional intelligence, programme development, networking, writing, organising, reading, sailing, interior decorating, exercise, debating
Member of the New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists (NZAP), Charter Member of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA), Member of the Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ASTSS)
Postgraduate Scholarship Auckland University of Technology (1999)
Master of Health Science (MHSc) with first degree honours
Student Fees Scholarship Auckland University of Technology (2003-2008)