about christopher
I trained as a Clinical Psychologist because I wanted to work with people who had reached a point where life felt too difficult to manage on their own. I wanted to do more than listen. I wanted to help people understand what was happening and support them in making meaningful, lasting change.
Before moving into private practice, I worked in public mental health, supporting people across a wide range of psychological difficulties. I have also worked in several countries, giving me the opportunity to support people from many different cultural backgrounds, communities, and life experiences. Those experiences have shaped the way I work and reinforced the importance of understanding each person's story within the context of their relationships, culture, and environment.
I have a keen interest in men's mental health. Throughout my work, I have seen how expectations around strength, independence, and coping can make it difficult for men to ask for support. Too often, help is sought only when the pressure has become overwhelming. My hope is to create a space where reaching out feels like a proactive step rather than a last resort, because meaningful change is often easier when difficulties are addressed early.
Alongside this, I have a particular interest in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, especially with people who appear to be coping well on the outside while struggling privately.
My approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself, without fear of judgement. Together, we will make sense of what you are experiencing and use evidence based therapies to help you move towards the changes that matter to you. Therapy is a process, and we will work at a pace that feels right for you.
I work with young people aged 13 and over, through to older adults. I offer appointments in person at Parnell and New Lynn, as well as secure online sessions for clients throughout New Zealand.
