Auckland Psychology

Comprehensive Range of Psychological Services

Dr Karen Jones

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Approach

I provide a genuine and compassionate approach where we can safely explore and understand the challenges you face. We will work together to develop ways for you to move forward in a practical and meaningful way. I have extensive experience of working with people on how to successfully navigate today’s fast paced and highly demanding environment, in both their professional and personal lives.

Many people also find it useful to have an independent and confidential place to reflect on how their lives are tracking and have support to make any changes they want to make.

Areas of Specialisation

I work with adults who are experiencing,

  • Work related challenges (e.g., work stress, redundancy, retirement, work life balance)
  • Other problems in their lives (e.g., relationship difficulties, loss and grief, life transitions, behaviours they would like to change).
  • Mental health difficulties (e.g., anxiety, depression)
  • To thrive in their life (e.g., to be happier, more fulfilled, more able to achieve their full potential)

I use evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Mindfulness based practices.

Qualifications

I am a New Zealand-trained Registered Clinical Psychologist, with a PhD in Psychology (2009) and a Diploma of Clinical Psychology (2010) from Victoria University of Wellington. I also completed Mindfulness Teacher Training at Bangor University, Wales (2013). I am a full member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists and the New Zealand Association of Positive Psychology.

Fees and Cancellations

My fee is $230.00 (incl GST) for the first session and each subsequent 50 min session.

The first session is typically 90 minutes long.

Payment is easiest via online banking or cash. If paying via online banking I will send an invoice shortly after our session and payment is appreciated within 3 days of receiving the invoice.

There is no eftpos or credit card facility available.

Some medical insurers may contribute towards payment of sessions with Registered Psychologists so please check with your insurer.

If you need to cancel an appointment please provide at least two working days’ notice. A 50% cancellation fee may otherwise be charged. Sessions not attended or cancelled within 24 hours will incur the full fee.

Making an appointment

If you’d like to make an appointment, discuss how we could work together or have any other questions please email or phone me directly. If I’m unable to take your call please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Availability

I’m available on Monday afternoons from 1.30pm to 6.30pm. Other times are available by arrangement but may occur an extra fee.