Ms Ashley Macpherson
Psychotherapist, Clinical Psychologist
still mind clinical psychology
HASTINGS, NEW ZEALAND NSW 0000
Currently On Leave
Philosophy & Vision
Ashley's approach to psychotherapy affirms the inherent value of each individual. Depending on the nature of the difficulties experienced, both shorter and longer-term work is offered. Psychotherapy enables people to examine unresolved conflicts and explore past and present issues and relationships. This process allows you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself, so that you can make the sought after changes in your life. During COVID-19, Ashley is available for online consultations
Background
Ashley has more than 16 years experience and has worked in a range of different settings, with different ages groups and in different countries.
Services
Psychological Counselling
Psychotherapy
Clinical Supervision
Education and Training
Quality Provision
Ashley has a six year professional qualification and undertakes ongoing professional development which is mandatory for ongoing registration as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA. Ashley is also a member of the Australian Clinical Psychological Association which supports the recognition of clinical psychology as a clearly identifiable area of expertise in mental health and promotes the identification of clinical psychologists with accredited post-graduate qualifications.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Arts Honours - 1991 - University of Natal
- Master of Arts (Clinical Psychology) - 1995 - University of Natal
- Master of Business Administration - 2001 - Massey University
- Master of International Public Health - 2005 - University of Sydney
Modalities
CBT - Developmental - Dream Work - Interpersonal - Mindfulness - Object Relations - Play Therapy - Psychodynamic - Systems Theory
Therapy Approach
Ashley offers an integrative approach and her work is informed by Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Object Relations, Schema Therapy, Relational Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness
Professional Associations
- Australian Clinical Psychology Association
- International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy