Hello and welcome to my website
My name is Dr Erika Nell and I am a Clinical Psychologist in Auckland. Most people who are in search of a Psychologist are either anticipating or already experiencing a minor or major level of discomfort regarding their own or someone else’s life and functioning. If you are currently in this kind of a situation it’s important to know that you do not need to do this alone and that looking for assistance is already one step towards having a healthier more fulfilled subjective experience, whether it be through rendering my services or those of another professional. You are welcome to take a tour through the rest of the website and contact me should you have any questions. I look forward to meeting you. (Get to know me a bit more here.)
About
It seems like the years of my personal life experiences have steered me towards an inevitable, undeniable compassion for the joys, challenges, and unique functioning for people of all backgrounds and stages of life. This ultimately motivated me to obtain my Bachelor’s and Honours degree in Psychology majoring in Psychology and Criminology (BSocSci & BSocSci Hons), after which I completed my Internship as a Psychometrist at a Psychiatric Hospital where I assessed in- and out-patients ranging from children to adults.
I continued to complete my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (MSc Clinical Psychology) and was then selected for an Internship program at a Public- and Psychiatric- Hospital where I treated child, adolescent and adult in- and out-patients with various psychiatric and psychological difficulties. I completed a community service year in the Department of Defence where I worked with various uniform wearing members – and their family – of different rank, age, race, cultural background, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Services
Individual Therapy
I offer individual therapy sessions tailored to your unique needs and concerns, with the goal of improving your mental health.
Couples Therapy
I assist couples in enhancing their relationship dynamics, communication abilities, and effectively resolving conflicts through therapy.
Sex Therapy
I specialize in providing sex therapy that addresses your sexual concerns, promotes intimacy and encourages exploration of healthy avenues for expressing sexuality.
Family Therapy
I conduct family therapy sessions that aim to enhance communication, resolve disputes and reinforce family relationships by involving multiple members.
Child Therapy
In child therapy, my approach involves customizing techniques that cater to the specific needs of every child. These methods aim to tackle emotional, developmental and behavioral issues while creating a secure atmosphere for them.
Hypnosis
Through hypnosis therapy, I will lead you through relaxation methods and concentrated focus to tackle behavioral problems, trauma, as well as ingrained patterns of behavior.
Group Therapy
In group therapy sessions, I guide a close-knit cohort of individuals with shared concerns towards mutual support and discovery of their common experiences.
Clinical Assessment
As an assessment therapist, I perform comprehensive evaluations and assessments of your mental health status and psychological functioning to develop effective treatment plans tailored to your needs.
Telehealth
At Mental Health Matters we offer Telehealth sessions to ease access for clients unable to attend in person. Therapy often include sharing vulnerable and confidential information and your ability to feel safe when discussing sensitive matters is important for therapy to be effective. It is therefore important that you ensure your comfort and privacy when doing Telehealth.