Aroha is a registered General Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and a full member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS).
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science (with First-Class Honours) in Health Psychology from Massey University in New Zealand. Aroha has experience delivering psychological services across the lifespan and in diverse settings, including not-for-profit and community organisations.
As a psychologist, she adopts a collaborative approach, working with her clients to achieve positive outcomes, enhance coping skills, develop inner strengths, and improve overall well-being.
Aroha’s special interests include:
- Anxiety
- Stress management
- Self-esteem
- People-pleasing & perfectionism
- Imposter syndrome
- Shame and guilt
- Adjustment to life transitions
- Chronic health conditions
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief and loss
Psychological interventions include:
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mindfulness
Aroha works with adults and adolescents aged 16 and older, and is available Tuesday and Wednesday during the day. She is also available for telehealth consultations.
If you would like to make an appointment with AJ,
please call us on (07) 3831 4452
