Dr Gillian Mackay

Registered Specialist Psychiatrist (for Adults)

I have been practicing as a registered specialist adult psychiatrist for the past 25 years and am an Affiliate Fellow of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. My approach is holistic and tailored to meet the needs of the individual. This includes a full assessment of the person and their problem in the context of their medical and psychological history and present circumstances. This enables me to offer appropriate recommendations using a personalized treatment approach which may include medication and/or psychological intervention.


Victoria Marsden

Counsellor & Supervisor

I am a New Zealand trained Counsellor & Supervisor with a Masters in Counselling from the University of Waikato. I am guided by narrative and collaborative ideas and am committed to working alongside people as they explore new understandings, open up new possibilities and reconnect with hope. Specialist areas include Disordered Eating/Eating Issues, supervision and working with young people.


Dr Sara Poananga

Clinical Psychologist

Sara is a Clinical Psychologist who is experienced in working with adults facing mental health and emotional difficulties. She uses a warm and non-judgemental approach to work collaboratively with the client to ensure a shared understanding of their difficulties, and evidence-based therapy approaches to help the client learn new skills and strategies for change.


Mark Rose

Clinical Psychologist / Psychotherapy

I have worked as a Clinical Psychologist since 2000. My private practice involves psychological and psychotherapeutic interventions with individuals and couples: working with adjustment issues through to more complex mental health concerns. I believe that all people go through difficult times, which sometimes requires the perspective of others. Therapy offers that perspective and the opportunity to explore issues in a way that leads to growth and development. I utilise a blend of CBT, attachment, systems, trauma informed, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy approaches, and I am sensitive to cultural differences.