Keyla is a Counselling Psychologist experienced in working with children, adolescents and adults. She specialises in helping individuals who struggle with anxiety and trauma and applies evidence-based practices to address a variety of concerns. She takes pride in providing a warm and non-judgemental space to help clients explore difficult issues and achieve optimal outcomes.
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Child behaviour and development
- Working with children and young people in state care
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress
- Managing intense emotions
- Adjustment to life changes and life transitions
- Self-esteem and confidence
Therapy approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Person Centred Therapy
- Attachment and Systemic approaches
- Play Therapy
- Mindfulness
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Rhodes University, South Africa
- Bachelor of Arts Psychology (Honours), University of South Africa
- Master of Arts in Counselling of Psychology, Midrand Graduate Institute, South Africa
Affiliations
- Registered Counselling Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board
- Member of the New Zealand Psychological Society
