CBT PSYCHOLOGY IS BRANCHING OUT IN 2012!

For the last few years we, Clinical Psychologist Jo Clarkson and Clinical Psychologist Dr Veronika Isler have provided various psychological assessments and interventions from our premises in 91 Kahikatea Drive, Hamilton. It has been very valuable to work as a team and we appreciate the close collaboration with you – thank you. Now it is time for us to move forward.

VERONIKA ISLER has joined the team of Clinical Psychologist Kathy Orr at corner Tristram Street and 130 Rostrevor Street, Redicare building, 1st floor, Hamiltion, and 176 Great South Road, Ohaupo. Veronika will continue her work, based on the gold-standard framework of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), other modalities are added as required. The future direction of the psychological practice will from now on involve increased emphasis on the new field of Positive Psychology (with integration of the existing Mindfulness approaches). The longstanding interest in brain plasticity and the role of body processes in general will be part of the holistic approach. Veronika will continue to provide high quality and experienced psychological support and intervention for individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma related issues and other mental health issues; specialties include work with families and adolescents, support and training under EAP programmes, qualified supervision, and various contracts (Govt, ACC, NGO). This expansion will not affect you and your clients in regards to the referral process and joining the new team allows for improved administration processes (fax and receptionist on site), as well as adding the expertise of a qualified court psychologist.

JO CLARKSON (StressBox Limited) has joined the specialist team of health services at Anglesea Clinic at (Gate 2, 7-9 Thackeray Street) with the aim of being able to provide a holistic and integrated team approach to health including psychology, psychiatry, pain management, sleep intervention, physical therapy/massage, and medical. This move builds on the idea of developing a ‘hub’ of extensive health services in one area for individuals depending on their needs. In her own work, Jo will continue to provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) alongside other therapeutic approaches depending on needs of the individual in order to support with understanding, preventing and relieving distress including anxiety, stress and depression as well as many other mental health needs, and promoting an individual’s well-being and personal development. Jo continues to work with children, youth, and adults as well as families, and works collaboratively with other health professionals involved. Jo will also continue to provide ACC psychological services, Employer Assisted Programmes as well as support for Medical Assurance Society/Medical Protection Society members and other private insurance companies.

We would like to thank you once more for your trust over the past few years. We are looking forward to continue and enhance this collaboration by adding more pathways and opportunities for the benefit of our clients.

From 1 January 2012 you can send your referrals to the following:

Jo Clarkson, StressBox Limited: PO Box 1088, Hamilton, email: stressbox@actrix.co.nz, www.stressbox.co.nz Ph 07 839 7993 or 021535430
Dr Veronika Isler, Psychological Services: Corner Tristram Street/130 Rostrevor Street, Hamilton 3244, veronika@isler.co.nz, www.cbtplus.co.nz

The office at 91 Kahikatea Drive will close from 22.12.2011. The office phone number, website and email address for CBT Psychology will continue to operate for some time and your enquiries and requests will be forwarded to the respective clinician.

Best regards
Jo Clarkson & Dr Veronika Isler