About Anélda’s Approach

Anélda draws on more than 14 years of experience supporting children, teenagers, adults and families in psychology and play therapy. She integrates psychodynamic psychotherapy with evidence-based approaches, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), CBT, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and Attachment-Based interventions. As a certified Mindfulness Teacher, Anélda can also incorporate Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction where helpful.

Areas of Support

• Anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, and body dysmorphic disorder

• Neurodiversity - supporting neurodivergent children, adults and families

• Trauma, major life changes, and emotional distress

• Parenting challenges, including highly sensitive children and emotional dysregulation

• Attachment difficulties, defiant behaviour, and unexplained emotional or behavioural challenges

• Longer-term socio-emotional growth through play and art therapy

• Insomnia

Professional Registration and Affiliations

Anélda is a registered clinical psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board, and a member of the New Zealand Psychological Society. She is also a certified Mindfulness Teacher, Circle of Security Facilitator, and Theraplay Level 1 Practitioner.