Sarah Lord

I am a registered psychologist based in the beautiful Taupo.  I completed my internship for the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Practice at the Massey Psychology Clinic, where I worked with people of all ages who were experiencing difficulty as a result of cancer or a long-term health condition.

My experience to date has been in the areas of pain and physical disability, anxiety and depression, and trauma, and all the aspects of life which are affected by these difficulties.  I work with multiple modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and a Mindful/Somatic approach.  I also have some experience in the use of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

I have a passion for meeting people where they are, and in helping them to use their own innate wisdom to transition from where they are to where they would like to be, whatever that might look like.  I take a non-judgemental approach to human diversity, and I believe strongly in supporting each individual in being the ‘expert’ in their own lives and experiences.  I enjoy working in a way which empowers people to achieve their goals, within their individual, family, and community contexts.