About Us
We are an experienced group of practitioners working primarily with eating disorders. With flexible programmes, your treatment is customised depending on the support you need at each stage of your recovery journey.
We provide assessment, treatment and support for Binge Eating Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa, EDNOS [eating disorder not otherwise specified] Body Image disturbance, disordered eating, and psychological support for Bariatric Surgery patients both pre and post operation.
We are skilled and highly qualified therapists with an acute understanding of the impact an eating disorder can have on the life of an individual and those around them.
We provide assessment, treatment and support for Binge Eating Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa, EDNOS [eating disorder not otherwise specified] Body Image disturbance, disordered eating, and psychological support for Bariatric Surgery patients both pre and post operation.
We are skilled and highly qualified therapists with an acute understanding of the impact an eating disorder can have on the life of an individual and those around them.
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Our CliniciansJessica Diorio
Psychotherapist, BA [Ed and Soc Work] Otago MA Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy [Wellington School of Medicine] Otago PBANZ registered Jessica is a highly skilled Psychotherapist with over 20 years working in the mental health sector, specifically in eating disorders. She is an empathetic, understanding therapist with an acute understanding of the impact these disorders can have on individuals and their families. Jessica works mainly with clients over 18, and families. She uses her own experiences to help guide her therapeutic approach. She is a trained psychodynamic psychotherapist but is very eclectic in her approach, finding what works best with each individual client. Jessica strongly believes that full recovery from an eating disorder is possible, at any stage of the illness. Jessica is also trained in FBT and Adolescent Parent Therapy. Jessica is also involved in the assessment and post-surgery support for people going through the bariatric surgery process. |
Nikee Kelly
My name is Nickee Kelly and I have worked as a therapist for the past 15 years within a Private Practice and Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Services. My training is in Social Work and Psychotherapy.
I have a particular interest in working with young people who are experiencing disordered eating and have specialised in this area of therapy. I work relationally to explore what the function of any difficulties around eating are and therefore how they can be resolved. In my experience, eating disorders are often an expression of underlying unhappiness with oneself in some aspect. Therapy aims to give understanding around what has caused this and rebuild the individual’s capacity to see their inherent value and worth regardless of weight. Eating disorders are complex and my work is underpinned by psychotherapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy).
My name is Nickee Kelly and I have worked as a therapist for the past 15 years within a Private Practice and Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Services. My training is in Social Work and Psychotherapy.
I have a particular interest in working with young people who are experiencing disordered eating and have specialised in this area of therapy. I work relationally to explore what the function of any difficulties around eating are and therefore how they can be resolved. In my experience, eating disorders are often an expression of underlying unhappiness with oneself in some aspect. Therapy aims to give understanding around what has caused this and rebuild the individual’s capacity to see their inherent value and worth regardless of weight. Eating disorders are complex and my work is underpinned by psychotherapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy).
Dr Louise Edwards
Registered Clinical Psychologist
I Love the work I do, helping people to change and grow and allowing them the freedom to live the life they want to live. I believe it is a privilege to hear people’s stories and work alongside them to make sense of things during difficult times.
I am a highly qualified, fully registered Clinical Psychologist and a full member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists
Since becoming a Clinical Psychologist, I have worked with children, adolescents and adults, both within a DHB setting and in private practice. I have worked in community mental health settings and within a specialist eating disorder service, working both with inpatients and outpatients. I have expertise in working with individuals, families and in group settings.
My work is usually focused on restrictive eating disorders in young women, but I am able to help with a wide range of difficulties.
I know life can be challenging at times. I am friendly and warm, with a flexible and integrative style to psychological support. I have training in and work using several different therapies creating an individualised approach for each person I work with, helping them to develop tools to work towards emotional wellbeing.
When I am not working, I love to be outdoors making the most of our beautiful natural landscape, I engage in mindfulness practice, enjoy running and mountain biking, travel and reading.
If you are looking for psychological support, either for yourself or a loved one, then it is likely that you have been experiencing a difficult time recently, having someone to listen can help. Change is possible.
I work using a number of different therapies including
Registered Clinical Psychologist
I Love the work I do, helping people to change and grow and allowing them the freedom to live the life they want to live. I believe it is a privilege to hear people’s stories and work alongside them to make sense of things during difficult times.
I am a highly qualified, fully registered Clinical Psychologist and a full member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists
Since becoming a Clinical Psychologist, I have worked with children, adolescents and adults, both within a DHB setting and in private practice. I have worked in community mental health settings and within a specialist eating disorder service, working both with inpatients and outpatients. I have expertise in working with individuals, families and in group settings.
My work is usually focused on restrictive eating disorders in young women, but I am able to help with a wide range of difficulties.
I know life can be challenging at times. I am friendly and warm, with a flexible and integrative style to psychological support. I have training in and work using several different therapies creating an individualised approach for each person I work with, helping them to develop tools to work towards emotional wellbeing.
When I am not working, I love to be outdoors making the most of our beautiful natural landscape, I engage in mindfulness practice, enjoy running and mountain biking, travel and reading.
If you are looking for psychological support, either for yourself or a loved one, then it is likely that you have been experiencing a difficult time recently, having someone to listen can help. Change is possible.
I work using a number of different therapies including
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy [CBT]
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy [EMDR]
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Enhanced [Specifically for eating disorders]
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy [DBT]
- Schema Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy [ACT]
Helping you work towards recovery. Contact us for a consultation.
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