Meet Dr Aramis Dennan

Dr Aramis Dennan, BSc (Hons), DClinPsych, NZCCP

Clinical Psychologist

Aramis is an experienced Clinical Psychologist born and bred on Auckland's North Shore. He is experienced in providing assessment and diagnosis, and constructing individualised therapeutic intervention for children, adolescents and young adults who present with a wide range of mental health concerns. Aramis specialises therapeutically in working with clients presenting with concerns focused around control and uncertainty, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders. He is also interested in the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders using neuropsychological assessment tools and specialised clinical interviewing and observation techniques.

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 takes a dialogical, relationally-focused approach to his work. He is focused on building strong connections and relationships with clients and supporting clients to make the changes they really want in their lives through conversations, activities, and in-session challenges. He values a collaborative, team-like approach with the families he works with.

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

Memberships to Professional Colleges/Boards
- New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists (NZCCP)