PGClinDipPsyc, MSc, BA(Hons), BA, MNZCCP

About

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Ko Felicity Daly tōku ingoa

Kia ora, my name is Felicity Daly.  I have spent my early years in Southland and Otago and grown up mainly in Christchurch. I am the mother of three young children and two elderly dogs, who are the focus of a lot of my free time.  We like to spend time at the river and exploring Canterbury.

I have been working as a Registered Clinical Psychologist since 2012, predominantly as a Senior Psychologist at Ara Poutama, the Department of Corrections.  This has meant that I have worked with individuals from diverse walks of life, and often those with complex and difficulty life histories.  I am determined to understand the different experiences and world views that have led people to their current experiences.  I have predominantly worked within a group-based CBT format, but have also delivered therapy within an ACT, Schema Therapy and DBT framework.  I have experience in assessing complex needs and have experience working with neurodivergence, trauma, complex trauma, interpersonal difficulties, self-regulation difficulties, compulsive behaviours, anxiety and depression.

I currently run assessment clinics for adult ADHD and autism/takiwātanga. I am motivated to create a safe space in assessment and therapy to allow an individual to be heard and understood.  If you are an individual that appreciates a supportive yet direct approach with a bit of humour along the way, then hopefully I will feel like a good fit for you.  I also hold some therapy space available, predominantly for previous assessment clients who would like additional time to address co-occurring mental health experiences, or to process any new diagnoses.  I am an ACC provider and registered WINZ provider. Clients can discuss their eligibility for therapy or assessment funding with WINZ, or for ACC following their assessment process.

If you would like to seek an appointment with Felicity, please email her directly: Felicitydalypsychology@gmail.com