Meet Richard
After medical training at Cambridge University and hospitals in the UK, I came to New Zealand as a junior doctor, and married a kiwi nurse.
My wife and I worked in the Solomon Islands and then settled into rural general practice and raising a family in the Coromandel. To satisfy my growing interest in the human side of illness, I made the transition from medicine to counselling and psychotherapy. I now work full time in private practice as a counsellor and psychotherapist in Ponsonby, Auckland.
I am married to Wendy and we have four adult children and three grandchildren. Active interests are summertime sailing and tramping.
Training, qualifications and memberships:
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MA(Cantab) MB BChir, Dip Counselling
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Advanced Clinical Practitioner - APANZ
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Registered with PBANZ
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Certified IFS Therapist
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IFSI Approved Clinical Consultant (Supervisor)
Previous roles:
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Training facilitator in Motivational Interviewing
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Group leader Cancer Support Groups
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Training facilitator Supervision Skills for Senior Doctors
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Accredited Balint Group Leader – BSANZ
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Chair NZ Community for Emotionally Focussed Therapy
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Programme Assistant on Level 1 and 2 IFS trainings
Currently:
- Training Supervisor - APANZ
- IFSI Approved Clinical Consultant (Supervisor)
