I am a Clinical Psychologist registered to practice in New Zealand. I have worked with people of all ages, and helped them to overcome a wide range of difficulties and problems, no matter how big or small. My areas of interest and expertise are depression, anxiety and physical health problems. Before moving to Auckland, I worked in a number of specialist services in London, including the Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma, the National and Specialist OCD Service for children and adolescents, and the National pain management service.
I am primarily trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). I have further training in other evidence-based psychological therapies such as Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Whilst endorsing a structured therapy approach involving practical skills training, I like to work creatively and holistically to help people achieve their goals. I advocate the philosophy of taking care of body and mind to sustain wellbeing. I am a keen yoga practitioner and enjoy cooking, and travelling.
I have helped people to work on issues including:
I will accept referrals for children, adolescents and adults.
I would like to endorse the outstanding abilities of Dr Anna Sandall as a Clinical Psychologist. She was excellent at listening, comprehending, and prescribing a practical course of action to address my phobia.
She was able to co-ordinate my existing self-knowledge into a highly practical plan that included goal-setting, exposure, cognitive behavourial therapy and mindfulness. I highly recommend Dr Anna Sandall, and thank her for the difference she has made to improving my confidence and consequently, to a huge reduction of anxiety in my life as a whole.
I have found my sessions with Anna to be very beneficial. Her reassurance set me at ease from day one, allowing me to express exactly how I felt without ever feeling judged. With Anna's help I truly believe that I will overcome my anxiety and depression and the strategies that I have learnt under her care will remain with me for life. I cannot thank her enough.
Supportive, thoughtful and empowering. I was given new techniques to stop putting myself in such an exposed position. I was supported and encouraged to use new skills that will hopefully reduce the risk of such episodes. Simply put, counselling and therapy have saved my life and Anna is one of those extraordinary souls helping to make that possible.
Thanks for the support Anna. You've got a great way with people, and a personalised friendly and relaxed approach that immediately put me at ease and helped me be able to talk openly and honestly.
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