Jane Charleson

I am a Registered Psychologist working in an online private practice throughout New Zealand. I have experience working with infants, children, adolescents and families in both the public sector and private practice, providing assessments and interventions for a range of difficulties.

I have a warm and compassionate approach and work collaboratively with clients to develop a shared understanding of their difficulties and their treatment goals. I draw on evidence-based approaches to ensure treatment is tailored to meet individuals needs and goals.

My specific areas of interest are eating disorders and trauma related difficulties. Evidenced based treatment approaches that I can offer for eating disorders include Family Based Treatment (FBT), Adolescent Parent Treatment (APT) and CBT. Evidence based trauma informed approaches that I specialize in include prolonged exposure and EMDR. I have completed additional EMDR training in the areas of chronic pain, addictions, children and adolescents and the use of EMDR for recent traumas.

I am currently unable to accept ACC referrals. 

Expertise

I work with adolescents and young adults presenting with a range of difficulties including:

• Trauma and trauma related difficulties
• Mood difficulties
• Anxiety disorders
• Eating disorders
• Parenting difficulties for younger children (2 to 7 years)

Therapy Approaches

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Family Based Treatment for Anorexia (FBT)
• Adolescent Parent Treatment for Anorexia (APT)
• Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for children aged 2 to 7 years

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology, Canterbury University
• Master of Science in Child and Family Psychology with First Class Honours, Canterbury University
• Graduate Diploma in Science (Psychology), Victoria University

Affiliations

• Member of the New Zealand Psychological Society
• Member of the NZ Association for EMDR Therapists
• Member of EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA)

Work Hours

Jane is available for online appointments Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. She can also offer appointments outside of normal working hours.