Ms Frances Neill

Clinical Psychologist

“As a therapist, I work collaboratively with you to help understand your current difficulties and support you in making changes to reach your goals through providing evidence-based practices and therapies. I aim to provide a compassionate, safe, and non-judgemental space for you to learn more about yourself.”

About Me

I offer a compassionate space where we can collaboratively explore your current difficulties. Together, we'll use evidence-based strategies to understand what's holding you back. We can then develop practical ways to reach your personal goals. This approach suits clients ready to learn more about themselves with a supportive partner. Our sessions aim to be a safe, non-judgemental place for meaningful change.

Approach

My focus is on helping you break down your struggles into manageable pieces and experimenting with small, practical changes that build confidence. I meet with adolescents, adults and couples in Rotorua and across the Bay of Plenty, offering English sessions both in person and via secure online video. Sessions move between mindful practices, values-based experiments and clear thinking exercises, with brief between-session tasks we tailor to your pace. This way often suits people seeking steady, practical shifts in anxiety, mood or relationship patterns.

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Basic Information

Rotorua, New Zealand

Services

Services Offered:

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ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
Learn more about ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
Learn more about Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Sleep Problems
Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
Learn more about Stress / Burnout

Professional Title:

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Clinical Psychologist
An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Qualifications

Massey University

Registrations

New Zealand Psychologists Board (NZPB)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Online only

In-person & Online

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

New Zealand