CASEY DICKS - BETTERLIFE
Casey - Your Local Psychologist - Here to Guide You
“Probably the biggest insight… is that happiness is not just a place, but also a process. Happiness is an ongoing process of fresh challenges, and… it takes the right attitudes and activities to continue to be happy.”
Ed Diener
A BIT ABOUT THERAPY
Personalized Attention for All Your Needs
At Betterlife, I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among patients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. It is essential to keep in mind that therapy is not a magic pill or a quick fix: therapy is a healing process that necessitates participation and investment from the patient and caretaker alike. But in the end, making small changes in self-defeating behavior and in feelings of sadness, fear, and pain can bring life-altering results - and with my services, I will help you achieve just that. My services are personalized to suit everyone’s needs, and I go the extra mile to provide you with all the tools you need to recover.
SERVICES I OFFER
Making You Feel Better
At Betterlife, I provide confidential one on one therapy, this is most often client focused Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT).
I implement these effective evidence based psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among service users and encourage them to adopt and learn new skills and strategies to change attitudes and feelings towards life situations. I have provided services users with a wide range of mental health services. From small scale circumstances, to traumatic experiences - my
services are personalized to suit everyone’s needs.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Private Professional one to one therapy
ABOUT ME
A Licensed Professional Here to Guide You
Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to get into a career path that would make a difference in people’s lives. This interest led me to study psychology and eventually a full time job as a Psychologist. As a licensed Psychologist in the North Shore of Auckland, I am committed to the well-being of all my patients and go above and beyond to cater to their needs.
I truly care for all of my clients, and work diligently to help find them the answers they seek. Since 2015, I have worked with a variety of patients dealing with circumstances that are unique to their lives.
MORE ABOUT ME
A Registered Professional Here to Guide You
My name is Casey and I am a New Zealand Registered Psychologist and a full member of the New Zealand Psychological Society. I completed my Undergraduate degree at Auckland University and then my Masters and Postgraduate study in Psychology here at Massey University. I have worked in the Mental Health field for eight years and have experience treating anxiety and depression, motivation, stress and anger issues.
I work from a client-centered approach with evidence-based interventions usually Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), supporting people to learn strategies and skills to move forward their goals and a better life.
MY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience You Can Count On
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST - #90-06016
MEMBER NZ PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY (MNZPSS)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY (AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY)
MASTERS IN PSYCHOLOGY (MASSEY UNIVERSITY)
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTICE (MASSEY UNIVERSITY)
MY STORY
A Registered Professional Here to Guide You
Eight years working in Adult mental health. I have worked with adults with Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Stress, with relationships and motivation, supporting people with addiction.
I have experience with stress and stress management. Improving work life balance and improving “happiness” in the form most important to the person in question, whether that be joy, achievement, purpose, fulfilment etc.
I have worked successfully with people with a wide range of anxieties, from worry to phobias to social anxiety to panic attacks and PTSD.
I have supported people with CBT who are experiencing low mood and its effects, from tiredness and lack of interest or a low level of motivation to negative thoughts and feeling about self, the world
OFFICE HOURS
New Patients Welcome
I provide therapy on Monday and Tuesday.
Monday 9 - 6
Tuesday 9 - 4
I also offer therapy via skype if required, this can be in the weekend or evening.
COST
New Patients Welcome
$150 per one hour session.
I offer one FREE 20 minute meet and greet session.
I can also support applications for WINZ funding for low income earners.
We can discuss other options if required.
CONTACT ME
At Betterlife, your mental health and well-being is important to me. I love helping my patients develop the tools they need to cope with all of life’s challenges, and I get great satisfaction from seeing them heal and thrive. Contact me today to see how I can help you and let’s discuss the wide range of options at your disposal.
Auckland 0630, New Zealand
027 2 007 015