Prevent & Treat Mental Health Problems

Susan has been working in private practice in Auckland since 2000, and has been a clinical psychologist since 1992. Prior to returning to New Zealand, Susan spent 7 years working in the UK, where she gained extensive experience in the National Health Service (NHS), addressing a wide range of adult mental health issues.

During her time in the UK, Susan undertook ongoing training in Cognitive Therapies, including Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. She also supervised trainees in these modalities, further enhancing her expertise. Additionally, Susan trained for 5 years in an integrative body psychotherapy approach, which she now seamlessly integrates with her Cognitive Therapy framework.

Since 2008, Susan has been intensively training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT), and is now an ICEEFT Certified practitioner in this approach. She finds this work to be highly effective and rewarding, and also serves as a supervisor in training. Susan is the facilitator for the popular Auckland Hold Me Tight couples workshops, which utilise the principles of EFT.

Concurrently, Susan has been working with EMDR and receives ongoing supervision in this modality, further broadening her therapeutic skillset. When working with individual clients, Susan employs a cognitive framework, seamlessly integrating other evidence-based approaches as appropriate to best serve the unique needs of each client.

Gavriel is a highly experienced mental health professional with over 25 years of expertise in helping people overcome a wide range of difficulties. He has specialised in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Depression, and Substance Use Disorders for the past 20 years, both in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Gavriel's areas of expertise include Panic Disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress, and generalised anxiety. He also has extensive experience in addressing these issues when they occur alongside problematic alcohol or drug use or depression.

In addition to his clinical work, Gavriel has been involved in teaching and supervising other psychologists, as well as conducting research in the area of Anxiety Disorders, particularly in relation to anaphylaxis and substance abuse.

When working with survivors of traumatic events, Gavriel utilises evidence-based therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), both of which have been extensively researched and proven to be highly effective.

Furthermore, Gavriel is trained in Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) developed by David Bercelli, which he incorporates into his treatment approach to help clients release deep muscle tension and trauma.

With his wealth of experience, specialised expertise, and evidence-based treatment methods, Gavriel is well-equipped to provide comprehensive and effective support for individuals struggling with a variety of mental health challenges.