Overview
Denise has over 30 years of practical experience as a teacher both in NZ and abroad and nearly 20 years as a registered educational psychologist. She is passionate about helping people believe in themselves and reach their potential. Developing respectful and trusting relationships is the cornerstone of her work and she is committed to the principles of Te tiriti o Waitangi.
Supervision Approach
Supervision is an opportunity to reflect on practice and to think critically about your work. Denise supports her supervisees to step back and look at the bigger picture and consider different perspectives, approaches and connections in their work. Mental health and wellbeing are central and ensuring supervisees engage in self-care practices is encouraged.
Skills and Experience
Denise trained initially as a teacher and then specialised in special needs education and on completing her psychology training has been a registered Educational Psychologist since 2006. She has been supervising psychologists and allied mental health professionals since 2010. In the last ten years she has specialised further in mental health and trauma treatment. Denise enjoys working across the lifespan with a diverse population.
