Jan Taylor

Registered Clinical Psychologist, MA DipClnPsych, MNZCCP

Please note: Jan is currently only performing online consultations.

Jan trained in Dunedin and has thirty years’ experience working in mental health (inpatient and community), addictions, private practice, physical and psychological rehabilitation, and employee assistance programmes (EAP). Her areas of interest include management of mood (all types of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and anger), sexual abuse and other trauma, relationship problems, stress management, chronic health problems (including the management of chronic pain), social skills difficulties and low self-esteem, grief, life-adjustment difficulties, and sleep disorders.

Jan is also available for professional supervision and work-place coaching and also offers a range of evidence-based psychological treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy, schema therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based therapies, dialectical behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing and communication skills training. She works collaboratively with clients; promoting a respectful and supportive therapeutic environment where clients are able to identify and change longstanding patterns which have been impacting negatively on their lives.

Jan is an approved ACC counsellor for clients who have been victims of sexual abuse. She works with adults; individuals and couples. She values a healthy lifestyle balance and, when not working, enjoys life on a small lifestyle block and being involved in a range of creative interests.