Tom

Dr Tom Swire

Psychiatrist

verified by TherapyRoute

“I am a medical specialist who has always been interested in how we navigate through life and how we know ourselves. My professional experiences and personal journey inform my current practice in psychodynamic psychotherapy.”

About Me

As a medical specialist, I am deeply interested in how we navigate life and truly know ourselves. My practice in psychodynamic psychotherapy helps you explore the intricate connections between your past and present. We can uncover patterns that shape your responses, leading to greater self-awareness. This approach is ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of their inner world and lasting change. My professional journey and personal insights inform our collaborative work together.

Approach

I’m guided by a genuine curiosity about the paths people take. I listen for patterns in how you respond and for moments that hint at something new, then we work with those while also finding practical steps you can try between sessions. I offer appointments in Dunedin or by video in English, and I aim to create a steady, predictable space where we can explore difficult material at a pace that feels manageable. My sessions usually blend reflective listening, focused exploration of identity and trauma, and gentle ways of trying out new responses.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Identity Issues

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

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    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.

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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

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    Psychiatrist

    A medical doctor specialising in mental health who can diagnose conditions, provide therapy, and prescribe medication.

Qualifications

Leeds

Royal College of Physicians of London

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Registrations

Medical Council of New Zealand

Psychiatrist

Service Area

Swire Therapy

In-person & Online

Liberton

Dunedin City, Otago

New Zealand