Julian Metcalfe

Background

Julian registered as a psychologist in 1992 and has since worked in a variety of public settings, most recently as a senior psychologist within the Auckland District Health Board. He is now full time in private practice

Julian has extensive experience treating psychological and emotional difficulties ranging from mild to very severe, and through his training in family therapy has developed an ease in working with individuals of all ages, as well as couples and whole families.

Areas of Specialisation

• Couples counseling
• Family Therapy
• Adolescent/parent conflict:
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Grief
• Trauma

Model of Practice

Drawing on Family therapy and Cognitive Analytic models, Julian believes that people and their problems are best understood by taking into account the context in which the problem is occurring. Common contexts are school, family and work. A central assumption within this approach is that all behaviour, even the most seemingly undesirable, can be understood and that once understood, people are freed to find alternative, more adaptive ways of functioning. There is no place for blame within this approach, only understanding.

Fees

Fees are $160 (inc GST) for a 50 minute session. Payment is by cash or cheque at the time of appointment. To avoid late cancellation fees Julian requires notice of at least 24 hours.