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Patricia Pataki
Psychotherapist, MSc, PBANZ
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Nelson 7011
Let's Connect 0800 627 050 x75
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I am a Nelson-based Psychotherapist offering short-term and long-term psychotherapy for adults, children and young people. My approach to working in therapy relies mainly on psychodynamic theories; meaning that I believe our early experiences (such as those encountered during our childhood and adolescence) have a significant impact on us. We may search for patterns in your life, to better understand what may be causing and perpetuating your problems. In long-term therapy it is crucial that you come to trust me, to share these often very personal memories and experiences.
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I offer a warm, non-judgmental and confidential environment to enable my clients to work through any past or present difficulties which they may be struggling with. I incorporate elements of Play Therapy and Art Therapy into my usual approach when working with children/young people, as it best suits my young clients' needs.
If you feel that I might be the right therapist for you, you are welcome to contact me via email, phone or text. I am happy to answer any further questions you may have before scheduling a first appointment.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Patricia Pataki now - 0800 627 050 x75
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Bank transfer, Cash
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Patricia Pataki
Psychotherapist, MSc, PBANZ
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand Patricia Pataki
- In Practice for 8 Years
- Membership with New Zealand Association of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists Member
- Membership with New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists Member
- Attended Diploma in CBT Counselling, Graduated 2016
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Parenting
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- LGBTQ
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighbourhoods
Take the first step to help. Call now - 0800 627 050 x75
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Patricia Pataki
Psychotherapist, MSc, PBANZ