MAGGIE BROWN PhD

PBANZ, MNZPsS

Registered Psychotherapist

Certified Transactional Analyst

Counselor & Coach

 Psychology Researcher & Lecturer

I facilitate positive growth around the world – through psychotherapy, counseling, coaching, workshops & more. I work in-person in Auckland, NZ and online all around the planet.

THERAPY

Where we can focus together:

My work covers a wide range of issues, intentions and situations, including:

  • Trauma: PTSD & C-PTSD
  • Affect Regulation* for anger/anxiety
  • Gifted Adults
  • Adult ADHD
  • Executive Functions
  • Anxiety & depression 
  • Grief, loss & adjustment
  • Relationships
  • Stress management
  • and more . . .

AFFECT REGULATION THERAPY

Affect regulation therapy (ART) aims to improve emotion regulation skills & executive functions by giving you more control over responses to, for example, stress/tension, fear, depressed mood, guilt & anger.  With YOUR nervous and endocrine systems in mind, together we work toward permanent change in how your entire mind/body system responds – giving you CHOICE.

What sets this work apart is my comprehensive understanding of the neurobiological bases of emotions (including the stress response), links between cognitive & body processes,  & neuroplasticity.  

In doing this work, I integrate elements of Transactional Analysis (TA), psychodynamic psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), &  mindfulness-based therapy.  The therapy is tailored to your individual preferences & needs.  And to your specific nervous system.

Note: ‘Affect regulation” and “emotion regulation” are sometimes used interchangeably in the literature.

MY COMMITMENT

A life dedicated to learning.

Over the 40 years I’ve been working & studying, my approach has grown in line with new information.  I’ve added new ideas to my solid foundation in the basics – how our brains work, how early & later trauma impacts our minds & bodies, the importance of culture, beliefs & relationships, human diversity, & the many different developmental ages/stages of life. I love the complexity!

Something I learned along the way is that positive growth is possible for everyone, anytime. Here are some of the ways I work:

1:1 sessions (in person and online)

Group work

Workshops

Professional supervision

International speaker

University lecturer

Private professional training and mentoring

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ABOUT ME

It's possible...

My own journey has included ups, downs & everything in between. There are many valuable things I’ve learned along the way. Perhaps the most important thing I’ve learned is that positive change is possible. Anytime.

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TESTIMONIALS

FAQS

You may have questions.

There is a lot to think about when deciding who is best to share you thoughts, feelings and curiosities with. Here are some of the questions I’ve answered over the years:

  • What do you specialise in?
  • Where are you located?
  • Do you work online? (yes btw)
  • What is giftedness & why do you use that word?
  • Do you have experience with trauma? (again, yes)
  • How do you get to know to about my nervous system?
  • And more...

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