About
Kyle MacDonald BA; MHSc(Hons.)
Registered Psychotherapist
Member of the New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists (NZAP).
ACC Registered (Sensitive Claims).
Kyle is an experienced psychotherapist who has worked in men’s domestic violence programmes as well as mental health and addiction services for both Waitemata District Health Board and the Auckland District Health Board.
He sees men and women, individuals and couples, for short term solution focused counseling and longer term intensive psychotherapy.
Kyle is trained in both behavioral and psychodynamic therapies, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy or “DBT.” He has a particular interest in alcohol and drug problems, childhood trauma and anger problems.
He currently divides his time between public and private practice, also working for Segar House the Auckland District Health Board Specialist Psychotherapy Service.
Boards and Professional Roles
New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists representative on the Sensitive Claims Advisory Group (SCAG) 2010 -
New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists Northern Branch Co-convener, 2010 – 2011.
Waitakere Abuse and Trauma Counseling Service (WATCS) Governance Board Member, 2008-2010.
Media Appearances and Interviews
Radio New Zealand National – ACC admits new guidelines introduced too quickly – Checkpoint 18/06/10
ACC failing to help most sex abuse victims – New Zealand Herald – 18/06/10
Facebook opens door to cheating – New Zealand Herald – 13/04/10
Review of ACC sex abuse compo – The Dominion Post – 28/10/2009
ACC protest delivers 4000 signatures to Parliament – The Press – 28/10/2009
Recent conference presentations
Gender Differences in a Personality Disorder Treatment Programme
International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders (ISSPD) Congress, Melbourne, Australia, March 1 – 4th 2011
NZAP 2.0 – Into the Unknown of psychotherapy and Social Media
New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists National Conference – Nelson, New Zealand – 18/03/10
To make an appointment to see Kyle please contact him.
To see details about practice location and fees click here.