Grace dos Santos
Counselling Psychologist
Grace is a Counselling Psychologist, originally from Brazil and has been living in New Zealand for the past 23 years. Her practice is derived from a holistic approach, which aims to empower individuals by giving them the tools and understanding of personal circumstances to create a more enjoyable and fulfilling life. She has a special interest in working with anxiety, stress and burnout, self-esteem, relationship difficulties and chronic health related issues. Grace is also committed to providing a non-judgemental environment for her clients so they feel valued and supported.
Experience
Grace has worked since 2013 in both the private and public health sectors and sees adults, and adolescents for a range of difficulties including, but not limited to:
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Anxiety (panic, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, agoraphobia, obsessive compulsive disorder)
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Depression and low mood
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Trauma
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Stress and burn out
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Adjustment difficulties
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Anger
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Self-esteem
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Sleep difficulties
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Grief and loss
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Autism
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ADHD
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Gambling
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Relationship difficulties
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Chronic health related issues
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Life transition
Therapeutic Techniques
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
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Mindfulness-Based Strategies
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Narrative Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)
Qualifications
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Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology
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Master of Sciences in Counselling Psychology
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Master of Sciences in Health Psychology
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Post Graduate Diploma in Health Psychology
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Bachelor of Arts (extended major in Psychology)
Professional Memberships
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Registered with New Zealand Psychologist Board
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Member of New Zealand Psychological Society