To Schedule An Appointment
Call 022 534 4533 NZ
US (805) 628-2613
Registered Clinical Psychologist
Accessible and expert psychological services in the Bay of Islands, Aotearoa
Strength-Based Psychological Services
Tania Davidson, Ph.D.
Not Your Average Psychologist
What do I mean by that? Well...
-
I will give you a time to work with your schedule
-
If needed, I will come to you! I will also be happy to come to your GP's office to do an assessment for you or your child/teen or do school observations to assist with assessment and help them in school
-
I am trained in a wide variety of modalities to offer you the most specific and appropriate treatment
-
Availability outside normal hours if needed for emergencies
-
California-trained, specialties in trauma/PTSD, neurodivergence, child/adolescent psychology and others.
How I do Therapy
Tania uses a variety of techniques such as cognitive therapy, behavioural techniques, mindfulness-based therapy, psychodynamic interventions and trauma-informed therapy among others, all from an attitude of collaboration with her clients, understanding that their experience is the primary starting place for all of our work together. In other words, you are the expert in your lived experience, and as we walk through that experience together, I serve as a mirror of sorts to help you find alternatives, ways to free yourself and gain insight. I am a "positive, strength-based" psychologist also, which means I will identify the resources that are unique to you and help you to use them to address the challenges you face. I do this with adults and with children/teens, helping parents to build strength and resilience in their children.
This is my co-therapist, Cocoa, the Schipperke, who freely gives love and cuddles to my clients.
Psychotherapy, Psychological Testing/ Assessment
37 years providing clinical services to children and families
15 years designing, implementing and evaluating programs
6 years experience with school-based mental health services and programs
Specializations include sexual and other trauma, PTSD, transition adjustment issues, adolescent depression/anxiety, self-injurious behaviors, LGBTQ+ youth and adults.
Trained in parent/child interaction therapy (PCIT)
Whole Person Approach
My approach in psychotherapy is based on the idea that healing results from treating all parts of the person instead of focusing only on their illness or challenges. Holistic treatment encourages integration and balance of the person’s physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, behavioural and relational aspects. Along with traditional psychotherapy, I use tools to identify each person's strengths to promote healing and growth. Clients are encouraged to increase self-awareness, self-responsibility and self-care.
Tania Davidson, PsyD PSY1650 (California)
Tania Davidson, PhD 90-07683 Registered Clinical Psychologist (New Zealand)
"The very winds whispered in soothing accents, and maternal Nature bade me weep no more"
Mary Shelley
