Dr. Nicole Gifford
Clinical Psychologist
- nicolegiffordpsychology@gmail.com
- 17 St Stephens Ave Parnell Auckland
Background
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with experience and expertise in supporting adults and older adults facing a range of mental health difficulties.
I have worked across various services including: older adult hospital teams, acute hospital services, private practice, and in a specialist Obsessive Compulsive Disorder service in London.
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Massey University
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Majoring in Psychology, First Class Honours, University of Waikato
- Bachelor of Science Majoring in Psychology, University of Otago
Approach:
After spending time getting to know the client and defining the difficulties they are facing my approach is guided by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Trauma (CBT-T), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), as well as Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness.
The approached used is based on the client and individual treatment needs and goals. When you’re experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties it can be hard to know where to turn to for help. I ensure that I provide a confidential space where you will feel heard and understood, and have a therapeutic approach catered to your needs and goals.
Areas of specialisation:
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Depression
- Anxiety including health anxiety, social anxiety, panic and phobia
- PTSD
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Stress and burnout
- Low self-esteem
- Perfectionism
- End of relationship difficulties
- Management of Bipolar Disorder
Fees:
Fees are $200 (GST not applicable) for a 50-minute session and are only payable by internet bank transfer within 2 days of your invoice being received.
There is no charge if you cancel an appointment 24 hours or more prior to the scheduled time.
A 50% fee may apply to cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice.
The full fee may apply for failure to attend with no given notice
To make an appointment:
To make an appointment please email me at nicolegiffordpsychology@gmail.com. Currently, I am offering online evening appointments only.
