Meet our team
Dr. Sarah Watson, BA, MA(Hons), DClinPsych, MNZCCP
Founder, Managing Director & Principal Psychologist, (Senior Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist) - Takapuna & Warkworth Clinics
Dr. Sarah Watson is the Founder, Managing Clinic Director and Principal Psychologist at Totally Psyched. A registered Senior Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist, Sarah has extensive experience as both a clinical psychologist and leader across a variety of settings, all specialising in working with children, adolescents and their families.
Paul Barber, M.Ed. Psych (Hons)., P.G. Dip. Ed. Psych., P.G. Dip. CBT (Dist)., Dip. Teaching (Primary), B.Soc.Sci., and Cert.Mentoring & Supervision
Senior Psychologist (Registered - Educational Scope) - Takapuna Clinic
Paul Barber is an experienced specialist Psychologist in applying assessments and therapies for children and adolescents who experience a variety of psychological and/or learning challenges. With a background in specialist university level cognitive behavioural therapy with children and adolescents, special needs, brain injury and expert learning assessment and interventions Paul has a unique combination of skills.
Dayna Cooper, B.A., M.A. (Hons), MClinPsych, NZCCP
Senior Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Practice Manager Takapuna
Dayna is a warm, friendly and approachable Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents and their families across a variety of settings. Dayna’s experience includes working with mild to moderate mental health issues in a youth development organisation, providing specialist neuropsychological assessment in a university clinic, and assessment and treatment of moderate to severe complex psychological concerns for the DHB Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. She is experienced in providing assessment and therapeutic intervention for children, adolescents and young adults who present with a wide range of mental health concerns, including and specialising in emotional dysregulation, eating disorders, trauma and abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, anxiety disorders and dissociative disorders.
Ivana (Iva) Draskovic, BSc (Psych), MPsych, MNZPS
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist - TELEHEALTH ONLY
Ivana ("E-va") is a New Zealand registered Clinical Psychologist with a wide range of experience. Specializing in working with children, adolescents and families Iva uses a comprehensive range of therapeutic skills and models to help young people reach their potential and live lives they love. Iva works via telehealth only since returning to Croatia to be with family.
Bruce Holroyd, M.A. (Hons), PGDipClinPsych
Senior Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist - Takapuna Clinic
Bruce is a highly experienced clinical psychologist who works with children, young people, families and adults where they are facing a range of difficulties and at times complex needs. Bruce believes in the capacity of individuals, parents and families to utilise the strengths and resources they have available with the support and expertise of someone who is non-judgmental, knowledgeable and sup
Dr Imogen Scott, BSc (Hons), DClinPsych, NZPS
Clinical Psychologist - Takapuna
Imogen is a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about working with young people and their families, and prides herself on being friendly and approachable. She has experience in assessments and behavioural therapy, having worked clinically at Totally Psyched for years and prior to that spent time working at Youthline and the Centre for Learning, Integration and Managing Behaviour.
Claire Baynes, GradDipHSc
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist - Takapuna Clinic
Claire is a registered psychotherapist working within the specialism of child and adolescent practice. She is warm and empathetic and creates a non-judgemental and supportive space for young people and their families. Her personal and theoretical philosophy regards the need for people to form strong, healthy connections with one another and primarily, oneself.
Dr Aramis Dennan, BSc (Hons), DClinPsych, NZCCP
Clinical Psychologist
Having worked across both public, community, and private settings, Aramis delivers intervention from a wide range of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Aramis additionally holds significant passion for facilitating groups, facilitating and writing many evidence based programmes for parents and young people. Aramis enjoys working with people to support them in making effective change in the direction they want their life to lead and values working with clients from an evidence-based approach to assessment and therapy. Professional Qualifications - Bachelor of Science (Psychology) with First Class Honours – University of Auckland - Doctor of Clinical Psychology – Massey University
Dr Darryl-Lee Prince, BSc Biological Life Science, BSc Med Science, MBBCh
Medical Doctor (Psychiatry-MOSS) - Takapuna Clinic [covered by Southern Cross within GP Services]
Dr Darryl-Lee is a Medical Doctor (Psychiatry) with over 20 years experience working in psychiatry with children and adolescents. Having originally trained in South Africa, Dr Darryl has been practicing in New Zealand since 2002. She has held a broad range of roles, principally in psychiatry including maternal mental health, infant mental health, eating disorders, primary care liaison and general psychiatry but Dr Darryl has a particular interest in psychiatry in children and adolescents. As such, she has spent most of her career working within child and adolescent mental health.
Dr Persy Shroff, MBBS., FRANZCP
Consultant Psychiatrist - CURRENTLY ON SABBATICAL
Dr Persy Shroff is a locally trained and qualified to work with adults, children and adolescents, making him the ideal family psychiatrist. As a vocationally trained Consultant Psychiatrist accredited by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) he cares deeply for the wellbeing of the whole family and as such offers his services across the age ranges (including parents/adults) at Totally Psyched. He provides excellent professional support and is known for having an easy and engaging manner, providing sound medical advice you can rely on.
Patricia Cruz, BSc (Psychology)., PGDipProfPsych, Master of Developmental & Educational Psychology
Psychologist
Pat is a warm and friendly Registered Psychologist who values making a genuine connection through empathy and shared understanding with her clients. She prefers to work collaboratively and is adaptable to the preferences of her clients.
Lee Willman, B.A., Dip. Counselling
Counsellor - Takapuna Clinic
Lee is an NZAC registered counsellor with an undergraduate psychology degree. Lee is warm, friendly and encouraging, and it is her privilege to work collaboratively with her clients to grow strengths and teach skills to enable them to walk with greater ease through their lives.
Ruby Freeman, BSc (Hons), MSc (Hons), PGDipHealthSc, PGDipCounsPsych, NZPB
Counselling Psychologist - Takapuna Clinic
Ruby takes a strengths-based approach and is committed to providing a safe space for children, adolescents, and families to share and explore their concerns. She applies a collaborative and contextual lens to wellbeing acknowledging the impact of societal, cultural, familial, and spiritual factors on mental health with the aim of supporting people to overcome challenges and thrive. She aims to establish a shared understanding of difficulties and develop holistic, compassionate, practical, and effective skills to overcome them.
Jo Hathaway, BHSc (Hons), MHSc (First class Hons), PGDipCounsPsych, NZPB
Counselling Psychologist - Warkworth Clinic
Jo is a warm and friendly Counselling Psychologist. She loves to work collaboratively with children, teens and families, providing a safe space to support them through challenges, to flourish and thrive.
Matthew Peacock , BAc (Hons), DClinPsych (in progress), MNZCCP (Student), NZPB
Intern Psychologist (Clinical) - Takapuna Clinic
Matt is a friendly and fun Intern Psychologist who is passionate about working with young people and their families. He prides himself on a collaborative, strengths-based, and compassionate approach to his practice. Matt has over five years of experience working with children and adolescents, across therapeutic, neuropsychological and academic settings. He practices principally from a Cognitive-Behavioural model, though also draws on narrative and systems theories. He also provides neuropsychological assessment.
Hannah Eriksen-Gowing, B.A. (Psych), PGDipCAT, MAAT (Clinical) Hons
Creative Arts Therapist (Clinical) - Takapuna Clinic
Hannah brings a sense of warmth, openness, and curiosity to help others co-create fertile soil and grounds for their own growth. Hannah is motivated and passionate about nature-connected arts therapy, valuing somatic body-connected work and holistic healing. She takes a strengths-based, client-centred approach and is passionate about helping children, teenagers and their families cultivate tools that will empower them to heal and grow.
Sarah McGregor PGDipEdPsych, MA(Educ), BA (Psychology and Education)
Psychologist
Sarah is a child and educational psychologist who is registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and a member of the New Zealand Psychological Society. She has experience working for the Ministry of Education in the specialist behaviour support team, and working with children with behavioural and emotional difficulties and learning challenges. She has experience with a diverse range of clients from preschool through to high school age. She works within a strengths based, trauma informed framework and is also trained in EMDR, sand tray therapy, and play therapy.
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Rosie Curwen, BA (Psychology), PGDipEdPsychPrac
Educational Psychologist & Therapist- Takapuna & Warkworth Clinics
Rosie is a warm and compassionate psychologist with a drive for supporting people to understand challenges and respond with empathy. Rosie adopts a collaborative approach to problem-solve and empower others to lead positive and fulfilled lives.
Chloe Knott, BA, MSC, MHSc
Intern Psychologist - Takapuna Clinic
Chloe possesses a sincere passion for nurturing positive connections, emphasizing authenticity, honesty, and collaboration in her approach. With a foundation in Developmental Psychology, she applies a holistic, strength-based framework to address mental health challenges.
Dr. Jessica Henry, FRANZCP (cert adult psych), MBChB (honours), PGCertClinE
Adult Psychiatrist
Dr Jess Henry is a Consultant Psychiatrist with a special interest in family psychiatry. Jess is excited to work with Totally Psyched families, seeing the possibilities of supporting families across the lifespan and in a family context, rather than seeing a person in isolation.
Vivian Ho - Masters of Psychotherapy, PGDipPlayTherapy (Merit), GradDipPsychotherapyStudies (NZ)
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
Vivian is is dually registered as a play therapist and a psychotherapist, specializing in children ages zero to 19 and their parents. A member of both Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand (PBANZ) and New Zealand Association of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists (NZACAP). Vivian also speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin
Dr Midori Lumsden, BSc (Hons), MSc, ClinPsyD
Clinical Psychologist
Midori grew up in the north of England and worked in public health services in Greater Manchester before moving to Aotearoa in 2022. In addition to working with Totally Psyched, Midori continues to work part-time for Te Toka Tumai Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service with complex, moderate to severe mental health issues. Professional Qualifications Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, University of Manchester Master of Applied Psychology, University of Salford Bachelor of Science (Psychology) University of Newcastle upon Tyne Membership to Professional Colleges New Zealand Psychologists Board (Clinical Scope) Health Care Professionals Council (UK)
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