Debbie is registered with the New Zealand Psychologist Board and is a member of the NZ Psychological Society and Institute of Clinical Psychology.
Debbie is trained and experienced in a wide range of psychological interventions and uses a variety of evidence-based approaches for treatment depending on individual needs.
Debbie grew up and trained as psychologist in South Africa. She has lived in Rotorua since immigrating to New Zealand in 2000. Debbie has worked at iCAMHS and in the Primary Mental Health area before starting her private practice.
Debbie is contracted with ACC to deliver services for sensitive claims.
Services
Debbie provides psychological treatment for anxiety, depression, difficulties managing emotions, grief, and trauma.
Whether your aim is to make positive changes, build confidence, manage stress, achieve and maintain better levels of health and functioning, cope with adversity or trauma, or improve your relationships with others, psychology can help.
- One to one therapy
- Adolescence, Adults
- Clinical Supervision
Referrals
If you are referring yourself, please call or send an email.
If you are a GP, or health care provider referring on behalf of someone else: Please email a referral letter through.
Enquiries are welcome.
• If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger call 111.
• If you are in crisis, you need to call your local mental health crisis team.
• The 24/7 Acute Response Team (ART) responds to mental health and addiction crisis in the Taupo/Rotorua district, Phone: 0800 166 167.
Debbie at Lakes Psychology does not offer crisis or after-hours support. Clients are seen by appointment only.
If you are in need urgent support or are in crisis, you need to call your local mental health crisis team. The 24/7 Acute Response Team (ART) responds to mental health and addiction crisis in the Taupo/Rotorua district, Phone: 0800 166 167.