Name

Vanda McKerchar

Role

Dynamic Psychotherapist

Specialities

The focus of my work includes:

• Individuals and families
• Couples, especially communication and relationship difficulties
• Recovery from traumatic life events especially with issues of grief and loss
• Effects of depression, anxiety and early life experiences which are impacting on current functioning
• Supervision for health professionals
• Motivational interviewing

Qualifications, Memberships and Affiliations

• Bachelor of Education (Hons) Sussex, England
• Diploma of Adult Psychotherapy, Australia and New Zealand
• Registered Psychotherapist
• Association of Psychotherapists
• ACC accredited
• Victim Support accredited
• Member of NZ Association of Psychotherapists
• Associate of the Bealey Centre since 1992
  
  
  

Experience

I am a psychotherapist with over 30 years experience.

I initially trained in Education in the United Kingdom and have worked extensively with adolescents and their families in NZ. I am trained in psychodynamic therapy.

My clinical work with individuals, couples and families is both short and long term. I work with people who suffer from a wide variety of difficulties. I continue to develop my work with people whose lives have been affected by loss and trauma.

I lead workshops and seminars as required and am currently teaching aspects of the Degree course for Drug and Alcohol Studies. (Weltech)

I am involved in assessment for national qualifications and professional qualifications for N.Z.A.P.

Chair of NZAP (Admissions Committee). Member of Governing Body

Interests

I enjoy my work. As a member of a professional body I adhere to the required standards of ethical practice. I attend regular ongoing supervision as well as continuing to upskill and keep abreast with current research and thinking.

I enjoy sport for recreation.