Mindbridge Psychology are experienced Senior Clinicians who have an interest and training in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and also practice from other modalities including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy and EMDR.
Dhara Stuart - MA, PG Dip Clin Psyc, MNZCCP
Clinical Psychologist
Dhara is a Clinical Psychologist of 30 years experience who provides psychological therapies for a diverse range of psychological problems including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma related disorders, mood disorders, and navigating life changes. She has a special interest in treating complex difficulties related to vulnerabilities arising from attachment trauma. These might include emotional dysregulation, maladaptive behaviours, challenges in interpersonal relationships, and difficulties with identity and sense of self. She aims to help each individual find a positive engagement in their life, work, and relationships.
Dhara primarily uses CBT and ISTDP therapy models in her practice. These models allow for both skills development and for delving into the deeper reasons behind why someone might be experiencing difficulties. Therapeutically Dhara takes a curious and open/minded stance. Treatments are tailored to the individual and their specific needs and strengths.
Dhara provides services under Private Pay, PHO (GP referred) and MAPS funding. She is an ACC claims provider and an ACC registered assessor. Dhara provides clinical supervision and mentoring to people working in the health sector. She runs offices in both Nelson and Takaka.
License: Registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and full member of the NZ College of Clinical Psychologists.
Nancy Eisenberg - MSW, SWRB#10812
Clinical Social Worker
If you’re wondering if therapy is a good idea, and you notice a sense of overwhelm, constant worry, or a sense of heaviness and hopelessness, it’s likely therapy can help. Nancy has over 15 years’ experience helping people with stress, feeling overwhelmed or stuck, anxiety, feeling low or depressed, relationship difficulties, substance use issues, addiction, and trauma.
Nancy will be active and engaged as she works alongside you. The models she primarily works in, Core State-ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) can help people achieve lasting, positive change and this can often happen in a relatively short period of time.
Nancy (pronouns: she/her) is a Clinical Social Worker with a BA in Psychology from the State University of New York and a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University in New York City. She worked in mental health and addiction in NYC before moving to New Zealand in 2000. She completed ‘Te Haeata – Certificate in Māori Foundation Studies’ at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology in 2018.
Nancy provides services under Private Pay, through a referral from your GP, or via ACC’s sensitive claims.
License: Registered with the Social Workers Registration Board #10812 and full member of the International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association, the EMDR Association of New Zealand and the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers.
How do I get to see a therapist?
There are a range of funding options available:
Speak with your GP
You can speak with your GP to see if you meet criteria for up to four sessions of assistance for mild-moderate mental health issues under the Primary Mental Health Initiative (PMHI) scheme, run by the Nelson Primary Health Organisation (PHO). Your GP, if they feel you meet criteria, would need to action a referral, and put the name of your preferred therapist on the referral.
ACC Registered
All therapists are ACC registered – If you are under ACC please talk to your ACC Case Manager about a referral.
Anyone who has experienced sexual abuse in NZ may be eligible for ACC Sensitive Claims counselling and may self-refer to an ACC registered therapist.
Private Health Insurance
Please contact your insurer to see if psychology/counselling is covered under your policy, then contact the clinician you require.
Private Pay
Please contact the clinician you require for information on their current private pay fees.
Employee Assistance Program
Please contact your work EAP provider to see if you can access support with our clinicians. Some EAP providers have their own providers you must see.