ACC Team
Thank you for looking at Alive! Psychology's ACC Team for working with sensitive claims.
Below, please find the various team members listed alphabetically, as well as what areas they work in under the ACC contract.
Bhavna Nagar
M.A. Clinical Psychology - Clinical Psychologist
Bhavna Nagar started Alive! Psychology in 2012.
I am passionate about working with clients with the aim to help them to live fully again. I believe that living fully is our natural state and trauma stops us from living fully. I see it as my role to help bring clients back to their natural state of being - peaceful, happy and engaged. My focus in therapy is on Post-Traumatic growth, rather than post-traumatic distress.
Klara Kiss
M Sc Clinical Psychology
Klara has been a Registered Psychologist in New Zealand since 2004 and is a member of the NZ Psychological Society.
I am passionate about therapy and committed to doing my best to assist and support people I work with. My practice has been strongly influenced by outcome research. My goal is to provide Feedback Informed Treatment and create a new therapy for everyone. I have been interested in trauma therapy for a long time and have worked with many people who suffered sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. I have been able to assist individuals to address their history of sexualised violence trauma as an ACC approved therapist for over 12 years. I am registered to provide treatment and assessment.
Modalities: Response Based Practice, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Contact Klara:
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phone: 021 0281 6676
Eliza Gibbons
Eliza is a registered Clinical Arts Therapist who works with children, adolescents, and adults through ACC, private referrals, and community settings, supporting a diverse range of people and experiences.
My practice is grounded in creativity, relational ethics, and a deep commitment to collective and community care. I am neuro and rainbow affirming and I strive to create inclusive, respectful spaces where people feel safe to explore their experiences, strengths, identities, and challenges.
Drawing from arts therapy, movement, storytelling, and collaborative practices, I support clients to engage with experiences that can be difficult to express in words alone. Whether navigating trauma, life transitions, emotional wellbeing, identity exploration, or personal growth, I believe creative processes can foster connection, healing, and belonging. No artistic experience is required—only curiosity and a willingness to engage.
Alongside my therapeutic work, I offer clinical and professional supervision for therapists, educators, health professionals, and other helping practitioners. My supervision practice provides a reflective and collaborative space that supports ethical practice, professional development, and sustainable wellbeing.
I am also a dancer, artist, and mother, continually inspired by the vibrant, messy aliveness of everyday life.
Rebecca Jackson
I am an occupational therapist with 34 years of experience. I have worked in the private sector and under sensitive claims for 11 years. As an occupational therapist in this sector my role is of direct face to face support on site, in the home or community to increase:
independence with self care and home management, development of daily structure, development of healthy daily routines, graduated exposure programmes in the home vicinity and community, real time follow through of anxiety management skills.
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Louise Golding
I'm a registered Social Worker and therapist with over 20yrs experience helping individuals navigate life challenges. My work is grounded in empathy, respect and a strong belief in the power of healing and personal growth.
Over the years I have supported people through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, mental health and major life transitions.
I tailor my approach to each person's unique needs, goals and strengths.
Focus is always on creating a safe, supportive and non judgemental space. I aim to help people feel heard, understood and empowered to move forward at their own pace. Therapy can be a powerful tool for change, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside clients ( kiritaki) in their journey.
I believe in meeting people where they are honoring their lived experiences and helping them to build the tools they need to thrive not just survive.
I do not work with couples, children or eating disorders.