Hinengaro Hūmārie
Meet Megan
Kia ora, I’m Megan.
I am a Registered Social Worker with over 21 years of experience in mental health services. I have worked in both the child and youth, and adult specialist mental health services as a Clinical Social Worker and as a Brief Intervention Counsellor supporting patients of GP practices.
I have supported many people of diverse backgrounds through challenges such as grief and loss, adjustment to change and life transitions, relationship issues, family violence, coping with past trauma, reducing harm from addictions, navigating physical health issues, aging, and through various medical, legal and social services.
Qualifications:
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BA in Psychology
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Post Graduate Diploma of Social Work (with Distinction)
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Registered Social Worker
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Member of ANZASW
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Registered ACC Provider
I am a wife and a mother of three adult children. I have lived all my life in Christchurch Ōtautahi. I am a member of a culturally diverse, faith based community. I have traveled to many places in the world, including the Middle East, Hong Kong, Europe, USA, Australia and lived for a few months in Tonga. I value friendships with many people from around the world including tangata whenua and pasifika peoples, migrants and refugees. I enjoy nature, arts, crafts, music, culture and community.
Focus Areas
and Expertise
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This talking therapy aims to help you change thinking patterns in order to change behavior. It has been found to be effective with a wide range of issues, such as stress and anxiety, panic, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, eating disorders, addictions and sleep issues.
This is an action oriented approach that focuses on mindfulness and acceptance of one's internal experience in order to engage in what really matters. More specific therapies include Focused ACT for brief intervention, Trauma Focused ACT, and ACT With Love for relationships.
Meihana Model and Hui Process
Te Whare Tapa Whā
This holistic model of Māori health places whānau as a key element for change. It uses the metaphor of five cross bars of the waka hourua (double hulled canoe) to connect the individual and their whānau, as they navigate across the ocean towards hauora (health).
This kaupapa Māori approach to wellbeing compares the four sides of a whare (house) to essential aspects of wellbeing: whānau (family), tinana (physical), hinengaro (mental) and wairua (spiritual).
Emotionally Focused Therapy
This therapy uses science from attachment theory and bonding for navigating relationships. It prioritises emotional regulation and emotion as key experiences in relationship interactions.
Professional Supervision
For social work and health professionals to develop professional practice and ensure ethical and quality service provision to their clients.
Lake Hāwea, Central Ōtākou. Original image.
Twin Falls Waterfall, Wānaka. Original image.