Frequently Asked Questions

What if I need to talk to someone urgently?

If you are feeling very distressed or feel like you are in crisis and need to talk to someone urgently please contact one of these services below:

Text 1737 to talk to someone
Lifeline 0800 543 354 or (09) 522 2999
Youthline 0800 376 633
National Depression Helpline 0800 111 757
The Lowdown website, text 5626
Gambling Problem Helpline 0800 654 655
Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 229 6757
Alcohol Drug Helpline 0800 787 797
OUTLine (Formerly Gay/Lesbian Line) 0800 688 5463

Do I need a referral?

No you do not need a referral to see me, although I am also happy to take referrals from your GP. You can just phone or email me directly to make an appointment or discuss if this is right for you.

Will my information be kept private?

As a Registered Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board, I operate under the Code of Ethics. Accordingly, all information is treated as strictly confidential and will only be released to others with your permission. Limits to confidentiality include client or public safety and legal responsibility (if I have been ordered to disclose information by a court of law). You would be informed if this was to occur.

Articles

I regularly add articles to my website which you can check out here about various topics such as mindfulness, coping with anxiety, managing uncertainty, self-care, and other mental health topics.

Dr Rebecca Scheibmair

We are not all in the Same Storm – Lockdown Lessons

If someone said even 3 months ago that everyone would stay home for 5 weeks and the country would all but shut down, most of us would have said yeah right! Or buddy you need to get out more! But here we are on the other side of an almost 5 week lockdown and the one thing that I can say is it only highlights even more that we are all different, and all respond differently to major stressors like this, and that is okay.

Dr Rebecca Scheibmair

Navigating Grief and Loss

This week I have been reminded of the pain of loss and this happens to all of us from time to time. Loss hurts - whether it is the loss of a person, the loss of a planned future, the loss of how we viewed a person or situation, or all of the above.

Dr Rebecca Scheibmair

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