Meet Chris: Your Experienced Clinical Psychologist

Christopher Oyston is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience, registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and the Health Professions Council of South Africa. He is specialised in treating a wide range of psychological challenges, from everyday stressors, like loss, relationship issues, anxiety and low mood to more complex conditions such as severe anxiety, depression, bipolar mood disorder, trauma, addiction, psychosis and historical sexual abuse Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our services, therapy process, and what to expect.

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A clinical psychologist is a psychologist who has completed a Master’s degree or Doctorate and specialises in treating psychological disorders. They have at least seven years of training, which includes a post graduate degree in psychology and two years of practical training.

You don’t need a referral, but you may have been referred by another Health Practitioner. Either complete the enquiry form, send an email or call on the telephone number provided to make an appointment.

Clinical psychologists work with people to overcome and cope with challenges they are facing in their lives using well researched and proven therapeutic techniques. The problems people get help from a clinical psychologist for vary greatly. However, they tend to fall into one or a combination of emotional, social, behavioural or relationship problems.

Clinical psychologists treat a wide range of mental health conditions, emotional challenges, and behavioral issues. They use various therapeutic techniques, such as talk therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based approaches, to help individuals manage or overcome their difficulties. Some of the conditions a clinical psychologist may treat are included in more depth.

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