Health Psychologist

I specialise in supporting people who struggle with eating difficulties, across the age span, but I particularly enjoy working with adolescents and their families. I take a holistic approach to therapy, considering mind, body and spirit to support health and wellbeing. I aim to help clients better understand themselves, including their strengths and values, whilst learning new tools to make positive changes. My approach is also aligned with the principles of the Health at Every Size (HAES)® movement, which aims to promote self-care through addressing health behaviours, acknowledging and tackling weight stigma, and being inclusive of human diversity in terms of body size, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identification.

I believe in responding to the individual needs of my clients. I do so using a range of evidence based modalities, including Adolescent & Parent Treatment (APT), which is an inclusive approach to treatment of anorexia nervosa in teens.

Prior to specialising in eating disorders, I worked at Auckland and Middlemore Hospital in a variety of medical specialities, including cardiology, respiratory, rheumatology and chronic pain. I also have experience in primary care, where I supported clients with a range of challenges.

In addition to my work with eating disorders, I have a special interest in managing long term conditions, chronic pain, and maternal mental health.

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Professional Details

PGDipHealthPsych, MSc (1st), BA/BSc

Registered Psychologist (NZ Psychologists Board)

Member, New Zealand Psychological Society Member, Australian & New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders

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Clinic days are Wednesday and Thursday

Book with Rose

Clinical Psychologist

I offer specialist eating disorder treatment for older teens and adults who have a challenging relationship with food, eating, body image, and/or exercise. My strong passion in this area has been informed by my doctorate “Exploring the Narratives of People with Lived Experiences of Eating-Related Distress and their Stories of Recovery”.

My focus in therapy is to provide a safe and compassionate space for clients to better understand themselves and their distress. I support you to develop a peaceful relationship with food and your body, teaching tools and strategies to manage emotions, enhance self-esteem, and live a value aligning life. I apply a holistic strengths-based approach that aims to maximise well-being and personal recovery goals. I truly believe recovery is possible and am here to hold hope even amidst the challenges along the journey.

My commitment and passion towards Health At Every Size (HAES)® is centred within my therapeutic approach. This involves collaboratively examining diet culture and fat-phobic discourses, whilst also being passionate about ending weight discrimination on a societal level.

My therapeutic approach is underpinned by evidence-based practice that is tailored to you. Supporting people at an early point of intervention is central to both my vision and values. I am passionate about reducing the stigma and stereotyping with eating disorders, improving access to care across all bodies, and instilling hope and motivation towards recovery.

In addition to my work with eating disorders, I offer ADHD assessments through MindMatters. I integrate neurodivergent affirming care with eating disorder treatment, where relevant.

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Professional Details

DClinPsych, MSc (Distinction), BSc Hons (1st ), BSc

Registered Clinical Psychologist (NZ Psychologists Board)

Member of New Zealand Psychological Society Member of New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists

Member of Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders

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Clinic days are Thursday and Friday

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Counselling Psychologist

I specialise in working with adults struggling with eating and body image issues. My passion lies in supporting adults to a place of food freedom, body acceptance and living a full and rich life. I have worked across more than one practice in the eating disorder space, with a keen interest throughout my career. I have 20 years experience working with a range of presentations, in both public and private sectors across Australia and New Zealand. Throughout my varied roles, I have found that there is definite overlap between eating disorders and other struggles, often trauma, anxiety and mood disorders.

Prior to specifically working in the area of eating disorders, I worked with survivors of trauma. Not surprisingly, I have found that there is a correlation between the two. I firmly believe that we all have an innate ability to find ways to cope with difficult times in our lives, and that these ways have enabled us to survive. There comes a point, however, when these strategies no longer serve us well. One of my goals is to help transform those strategies into those that serve better so that a better nourished body and mind can be enjoyed.

I especially enjoy working with clients across all body sizes, drawing from the Health At Every Size (HAES) approach to care and supporting clients to find a peaceful relationship with food and body. I use a range of evidence-based eating disorder and trauma-informed practices. These include CBT-E, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Sensorimotor Therapy and Brainspotting (which is a specific neuroscience based therapy).n—————————————————————

Professional Details:

MCounsPsych, PGDipPsych

Registered Counselling Psychologist (NZ Psychologist Board)

Member of New Zealand Psychological Society

Member of Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders

ACC Registered for Sensitive Claims

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Clinic days are Tuesdays 9.30am--6.30pm and Wednesdays 8am-3pm.

Anne-Sophie also works from Takapuna and Milford. If this location is preferred, please indicate this on the form

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