Dr Susan Watson - Clinical Psychologist

Hi, I’m Dr Susan Watson, a clinical psychologist based in Takapuna. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate personal and life problems including anxiety, depression, trauma, work-related stress, grief, the emotional challenges of breakups and other life challenges. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I provide tailored support to help clients build resilience, process difficult emotions, and move forward with confidence.

In addition to my clinical work, I lecture in CBT to mental health professionals at the Otago University Medical School and I previously spent 10 years at Massey University training clinical psychologists.

I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and gain the tools to make changes and build a rich and meaningful life.

I see clients on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Takapuna Collective on Lake Road.

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Expertise

Anxiety
Phobias
Grief and Bereavement
PTSD
Low Mood
Work Stress

Therapy approaches

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness based therapies

Qualifications

PhD
Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology
Master of Arts (Psychology) with first class honours
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Sociology)

Affiliations

Registered psychologist (clinical scope) with the New Zealand Psychologist Board
Member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists
Member of the EMDR association of New Zealand
EMDRNZ
Member of Association of Behavioural and Contextual Science (ACBS)

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Lifeline: 0800 543 354
Youthline: 0800 376 633

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