BN Nursing, PG Cert Interpersonal Psychotherapy, PGcert specialty mental health, EMDR and DBT Clinician

Annalise Olsen has over 20 years of experience in the mental health sector, and currently works as a therapist, having trained as a registered nurse and undertaken postgraduate level therapy training and has worked in both New Zealand and the U.K health settings.

She offers a warm, collaborative, and client-centered approach, tailoring her work to support individuals in building insight, resilience, and meaningful change based on their unique circumstances. Annalise offers therapeutic support to individuals aged 10 years through to older adults, as well as having extensive experience in adolescent and young adult mental health. Annalise is a current provider of victim support funded sessions.

Annalise brings a strong foundation of experience from her previous work in specialist mental health services, where she held roles as a case manager and clinician in acute and community settings, including specialist DBT and ADHD teams. She also has experience in adult services acute mental health management, giving her a broad perspective on care systems and client needs.

Annalise is trained in a range of evidence-based therapies, including:
● EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma,
● DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy),
● IPT (Interpersonal Psychotherapy),
● Role Theory (including supervision),
● Small figures work,
● Currently training in Psychodrama Psychotherapy.

Annalise has a particular interest in trauma work as well as attachment styles and how these influence emotional regulation, relationships, and recovery. Her areas of focus include general mental health as well as trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, life transitions, and interpersonal challenges.
Annalise has completed training in clinical supervision using a Role Theory framework and enjoys supporting other professionals in reflective, values-based practice.

Outside of work, Annalise is a mother of two and enjoys exploring the outdoors, travelling, and practicing yoga.