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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Addiction
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Relationship difficulties
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Chronic health related issues
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Life transition
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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)
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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 w​ith New Zealand Psychologist Board
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Member of New Zealand Psychological Society