About

About Cat – North Shore Behavioural Therapist

Hello, I’m Cat, a North Shore behavioural therapist with a passion for helping people feel more in control of their emotions, thoughts, and relationships. I work with clients aged 11 and up, offering evidence-based therapy including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, and counselling support.

My approach is solutions-focused, holistic, and compassionate. I look at the full picture of your life—emotional, mental, physical, social, and environmental—so we can create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low confidence, feeling stuck, or relationship challenges, I aim to help you feel supported, understood, and empowered.

I combine practical strategies with therapeutic tools such as hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques to tailor sessions to your needs. My goal is to help you develop coping strategies, build confidence, and take control of your emotional well being.

Based in Takapuna on Auckland’s North Shore, my home practice is welcoming and relaxed (dogs and babies are always welcome!). I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore your challenges and work towards positive change.

If you’re ready to take the next step in improving your emotional health or relationships, I’d be delighted to support you.

Book a session today and start your journey towards clarity, confidence, and calm.

I use many techniques and behavioural therapies to help my clients achieve long lasting results such as Schema Therapy, Gestalt, CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapies. I am passionate about working in the helping industry and after doing Youthline Counselling part-time, I now work part-time as a Therapist.

I work with a range of problems including : –

• Chronic Anxiety including social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder
• Emotional Problems including a feeling of overwhelming or uncontrolled emotions
• Getting “unstuck” and moving forward in a values based direction
• Adolescents with anxiety and depression and low self confidence
• Improving communication and decreasing conflict
• Life direction
• Healing childhood and relationship damage
• Social skills and relationship skills

Qualifications

• Diploma in Modern Applied Psychology
• Advanced Diploma in NLP & Clinical Hypnotherapy from the Hypnosis Academy Ltd
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) qualifications
• Youthline Counsellor Certificate
• Educational Psychology (Auckland University)
• Certificate in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
• Certificate in Thought Field Therapy (TFT)