A Guide to Talking Therapies in New Zealand
Published in August 2009.
Disclaimer
This guide has been prepared by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and Mental Health Programmes Limited (Te Pou) as general guidance and is based on current medical knowledge and practice at the time of its preparation. It is not intended to be comprehensive or a substitute for individual medical advice, which may vary depending on your circumstances. RANZCP and Te Pou will not be liable for any consequences resulting from a reliance on statements made in this guide. You should seek specific medical advice before taking (or failing to take) any action in relation to the matters covered.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Project steering group
RANZCP project team
Who is this guide for?
What is a talking therapy?
Who do talking therapies help?
Why should I see a therapist?
Who gives talking therapies?
What’s it like to have talking therapy?
How do I find a talking therapist?
2. Working together – you and your therapist
Why is the relationship important?
What is the therapist’s role?
What can I do to get the most out of therapy?
Will I have the same therapist each session?
What if we don’t get along?
What are professional boundaries?
Tips for your first session
Confidentiality
3. Talking therapies used in New Zealand
What do the different talking therapies help with?
Counselling
Bibliotherapy
Cognitive behaviourial therapy
Computerised cognitive behaviourial therapy
Family therapy
Motivational interviewing
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy with children
Dialectical behaviour therapy
Interpersonal psychotherapy
Problem solving therapy
Multisystemic therapy
How do I check my therapist is qualified and registered?
What if my therapist crosses professional boundaries?
How do I give feedback on my therapist?
Acknowledgements
Many organisations and individuals were involved in the development of this guide. This included the National Association of Mental Health Service Consumer Advisors. We thank them all for generously giving their time.
Project steering group
The Mental Health Professional Liaison Committee:
Suzette Gisler (Te Ao Maramatanga: The New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses)
Ann Connell (The New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists – NZCCP)
Nigel Fairley (NZCCP)
Dr Elisabeth Harding (The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners)
Dr Clive Bensemann, (RANZCP)
Dr Jo Thornton (RANZCP)
Dr Rosie Edwards (RANZCP)
RANZCP project team
Audrey Holmes (Manager, New Zealand National Office)
Ange Wadsworth (Policy project officer, New Zealand National Office)
With thanks to Caroline Greig (Executive Director, NZCCP) for providing additional project support.
Page last updated: 7 July 2010
