The Sanctuary
Space
My name is Laura Franklin and I am a registered Clinical Psychologist in Auckland, providing therapy to individuals over the age of 18. I am a full member of the New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS), the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), and the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA).
Professional Services
Emotional problems come in many shapes and sizes and don't always carry a particular label. A list of examples of emotional difficulties that I work with in my practice can be found here.
My Approach
I tend to have a relaxed and approachable style, and use a variety of different therapeutic models, depending on what suits the person best.
Booking an appointment
To make an appointment, you can either contact me directly or use a referral from your GP or specialist provider.
Professional Services
Emotional problems come in many shapes and sizes and don’t always carry a particular label. However, below is a list of examples of emotional difficulties that I work with in my practice. Seeing that everyone comes with their own unique set of circumstances and life experiences, my work focuses on figuring out with you where the crux of your problem lies and how we can work on your issues together:
Low mood - Depression
Stress - Anxiety - OCD
Overwhelming emotions
(Thoughts of) Self-harm
Eating disorders
Relationship problems
Addiction issues
(Childhood) Trauma
Dissociation
My Approach
I tend to have a relaxed and approachable style, and use a variety of different therapeutic models, depending on what suits the person best.
These models may sound familiar, technical or complicated, but what is important for you to know is that these models offer me a wide variety of skills to find what best suits you.
For those of you who like to do your own reading, I also have a reading list available of accessible self-help books based on these same models.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills (DBT skills)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR)
Schema Therapy
Booking an appointment
To make a first appointment, you can contact me directly or use a referral from your GP or specialist provider. Please note that I am often full and not able to take on new clients immediately (free spaces in my online diary tend to be for existing clients).
Please contact me directly to discuss fees for individual sessions, couples sessions, specific consultations, and/or report writing.
Payments are accepted in cash or by bank transfer.
Changes to bookings need to be made 24 hours in advance or a 50% cancellation fee will apply.