Biography
Dr. Freya strongly believes in the science of Positive Psychology and uses her wealth of knowledge in this area to help clients overcome issues they face, enabling them to feel more positive towards themselves and their lives.
Freya has completed a PhD in Psychology with a specialisation in Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy. She holds a Masters Degree in Research Methods in Psychology and she has achieved a First-Class with honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology.
Originally from England, Freya completed her Bachelors and Masters degrees in England, before being awarded a scholarship from the University of Auckland and moving to New Zealand for three years to complete her PhD. Freya has recently added EMDR to her repertoire of approaches used in her clinical work. She has seen the incredible affects of this tool for overcoming a variety of issues including trauma, self-esteem, anxiety and compulsion.
In-between achieving her academic qualifications, Freya has worked as a Mental Health Practitioner’s Assistant and an Assistant Psychologist. During these roles she worked with adults and adolescents with a wide range of mental health issues including; eating disorders, personality disorders, depression and schizophrenia.
Freya also worked at the University of Cambridge where she led a team of researchers through a project looking at the influence of yoga on well-being. It was during this time she developed a keen interest in yoga, and identifies yoga to have had one of the greatest positive influences in her life.
Freya utilises tools from specialties such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Existential therapy, EMDR and Person-centred therapy, and will tailor her approach to your needs. Having recently become a Mother for the first time during the Covid-19 epidemic, Freya has a unique awareness of the struggle families are facing during this time.
Testimonials
“Therapy with Freya has been very instrumental in helping me to understand where my issues are rooted in and how I may overcome them. She is patient and compassionate, and I felt very safe sharing my thoughts with her. I would highly recommend anyone to pay her a visit if you would like to improve their way of life! “
- Sarah, 35
“Thank you, Freya, for helping me clarify and sort through traumatic recent events. I very much needed a safe place to come for counsel and reassurance, also objective insight. You have gently helped me to question and reframe some maladaptive assumptions of myself. I look forward to getting stronger and building more self-belief.”
- Josie, 31
