Ms Katherine Schurer
Registered Psychologist
“I specialize in the psychological treatment of anxiety disorders and insomnia, using evidence-based interventions. I am particularly skilled in working with the interface between anxiety and sleep difficulties. My interventions often address: emotion management; decision making; perfectionism; people pleasing; procrastination; relationship difficulties; burn-out; stress management; imposter syndrome; cross-cultural experiences; and exploring and developing creative potential.”
About Me
Approach
Services
Services Offered:
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
Learn more about Online TherapyACT (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)CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
Learn more about CBTFree Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
Learn more about Stress ManagementPsychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
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Works With:
- Adults
- Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
Learn more about Life TransitionsAnxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
Learn more about AnxietyGrief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
Learn more about Grief & LossPersonal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Procrastination
The habitual delay of important tasks despite knowing the consequences, often driven by underlying anxiety, perfectionism, or fear of failure.
Learn more about ProcrastinationRelationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
Learn more about Relationship IssuesRetirement
The transition from working life to retirement, which can bring loss of identity, purpose, routine, and social connection alongside newfound freedom.
Learn more about RetirementSleep Problems
Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.
Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.
Relocation
The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.
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Professional Title:
Registered Psychologist
A psychologist registered with a regulatory body to provide psychological assessment and treatment.
Credentials
Registrations
Registered Psychologist
Qualifications
Victory University of Wellington
Victory University of Wellington
Telebehavioral Health Institute