Rachel Hodge

Kia ora, I am Rachel Hodge, a registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist working in Ōtautahi, New Zealand. I offer confidential psychological therapy and assessment for adults 16+ who are struggling with mental health difficulties. I also work with people who are experiencing more general life difficulties. I work with individuals collaboratively to bring about change using approaches tailored to individual needs. That is, together we find what works for you. I consider therapy a privilege and want my clients to feel respected, heard and accepted with an overall goal to empower you to become your own therapist. During my career, I have worked for many years in public health, both in the Specialist Mental Health Services, and in physical health settings. At present, I run a small private practice and work for Health NZ at Christchurch’s Public Hospital. I use an integrative approach to therapy which is influenced by the concerns an individual brings to therapy, by the individual themselves, and by the psychological research regarding the problem. My main therapeutic approaches are Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Meta-Cognitive Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, and trauma-informed principles and approaches.