Dr Christine Slater is a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of clinical experience. Christine has a special interest in ADHD, with a genuine enthusiasm to help clients in this area. A member of the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association, Christine offers ADHD assessments for adults. She also provides therapy/support post-ADHD diagnosis to help people understand and better manage ADHD symptoms. Whatever challenges her clients face, Christine strives to offer a warm, compassionate and hopeful therapeutic relationship. She believes in working collaboratively, to reflect an individual's unique experience and desired outcomes.
Expertise
- ADHD assessment and behavioural support after diagnosis (adults)
- Managing strong emotions (anxiety, low mood)
- Adjustment (life transitions, burnout)
- Stressful incidents/trauma
- Self-esteem/personal growth/communication
- Strengthening parenting skills
- Understanding and managing neurodevelopmental conditions
Therapy approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
- Parenting, drawing on the Incredible Years Parenting Programme
Qualifications
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology (The University of Auckland)
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Psychology (First Class)
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Education)
Affiliations
- Registered with the NZ Psychologists Board (Clinical)
- Member of the NZ College of Clinical Psychologists (MNZCCP)
- Member of the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA)
- Member of the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association
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