Our Team
Psykhe Directors
Dr. Gloriana Bartoli
Dr. Gustavo Restivo
Dr. Francisca Montedonico Godoy
Professionals
Agnès Desombiaux Sigley
Dr Renske van den Brink
Luke Oram
Sheryn Fung
Lydia Nicholson
Abdul Salam Kizhakkum Parambil
Meet the team
Dr. Gloriana Bartoli
Phd, PsyD, MA/PGDip
After I moved to New Zealand, I trained as a Psychoanalyst with the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute (CPI) and I became a member of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA). I am part of a wider psychoanalytic community and I’m IPSO Representative (International Psychoanalytical Studies Organization) for New Zealand; Member and Director of Training of the New Zealand Institute of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (NZIPP), an Allied Centre of the International Psychoanalytic Association (IPA) for the development of psychoanalysis. ACC Registered
Email: gloriana@psykhe.co.nz
Website: www.glorianabartoli.com
Phone: +64 (0)22 0940557
Dr. Gustavo Restivo
Clinical Psychologist, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, and Psychoanalyst.
My qualifications include, Doctor of Philosophy from Auckland University of Technology (AUT), a Master Degree in Psychology and a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Argentinean University J.F. Kennedy. I have been working as a Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst for over 30 years, in New Zealand and overseas, providing my services in English, Italian and Spanish languages.
I am registered with the New Zealand Psychologist Board and with the New Zealand Psychotherapist Board and I hold an Annual Practice Certificate issued under the Practitioners Competency Assurance Act 2003. I am a Full Member of: New Zealand Psychological Society. Centre for Lacanian Analysis. New Zealand Institute of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy association of Australasia.
ACC Registered
Email:gustavo@psykhe.co.nz
Website: www.gustavorestivo.com
Phone: +64 (0)21 2560668
Dr. Francisca Montedonico Godoy
Registered psychologist (Clinical scope)
I am a Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience practicing with children (0 to 12 years old) and their families. I work from a relational psychodynamic approach drawing also from systemic and attachment theory. I have experience working in the private and public mental health service, with a wide range of presentations. Families usually consult with concerns about their children’s behaviour or other emotional difficulties. They may also seek help when facing significant life challenges (e.g. pregnancy, separation, grief and loss).
I use a collaborative approach working in individual psychotherapy with the child, involving also their parents in the treatment as the first and most important agents for change. I use a range of individual, dyadic and family modalities: psychotherapy, sandtray therapy and Theraplay among others. My aim is to promote children´s emotional wellbeing facilitating secure attachments with their significant people.I also provide clinical supervision to psychologists and psychotherapists.
ACC Registered
Email: francisca@psykhe.co.nz
Phone: +64 (0)225119851
Agnès Desombiaux Sigley
Arts Therapist, AThR, ANZACATA; Psychotherapist, PBANZ (interim); Family Therapy, NZAFT (Clinical); Waka Oranga (associate); Supervision.
I was educated in France, in French and European philosophical and analytical traditions. This forms the background to my approach to psychodynamic psychotherapy. I have qualifications and experience (over 15 years) in psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychosomatic integration, multimodal expressive arts therapy, mindfulness, integrative gestalt and dream work.
Over the years, after a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Science, I have developed an integrative approach to working alongside individuals by creating a trusting relationship that respects their spiritual, physical, social, creative, and cognitive facets. I welcome the work with children, adolescents, adults and families from all cultures, ethnicities, genders and identities.
A warm and intuitive person, I address issues holistically, respecting individual needs and pace, helping explore emotions, thoughts, and beliefs in a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment. The creative process can facilitate access to sensations, memories, or images that might be difficult to reach with the analytic mind. Sometimes words are not enough or are too limited to express our inner world. A published author, I present my research (in Arts therapy) at international conferences; as an artist (photographer), I participate in group art exhibitions. New Zealand Aotearoa has been my home for 30 years.
ACC Registered
Website : https://www.talkingworks.co.nz/listing/agnes-desombiaux-sigley/
Email: agnes.sigley@xtra.co.nz
Ph: 027 64 22 064
Dr Renske van den Brink
MBChB, DipObs, FPC, FRNZCGP, DipCouns, MNZAC, PGDipMindBody Healthcare, Accredited Balint Leader & Trainer
Renske is a Psychosynthesis trained Counsellor (since 2002) with a background as a Medical Doctor (graduated 1990). She works with people experiencing a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues and negotiating life crisis. As a result of her medical background, Renske has an interest in the possible connections between physical symptoms and the person’s story.
“Exploring the meaning of our symptoms can be a helpful way to give a voice to our vulnerability, with a view to making positive change in our lives. Although there is seldom a ‘single cause’ for illness, exploring the connection between the mind and the body can be the one part that we can usefully do something about.”
Renske also supervises Doctors and other health professionals, and she leads several regular Balint Supervision groups. She is a BSANZ (Balint Society of Australia and New Zealand) accredited Balint Group leader & trainer.
Email: renske42@gmail.com
Ph: 0211013224
Luke Oram
Registered Psychotherapist (PBANZ), BA Psych., GradDipHSC, MPsychotherapy
My clinical experience involves working with a wide range of issues in a
public health setting as well as in a prison population. I’ve also been
involved in leading men’s groups for over 10 years.
Having spent decades in a former life working as a musician and writer, I
think of therapy as a highly creative act. I imagine the therapist as a
worker in story, metaphor, and imagination. This idea informs my approach
to the work, as well as the environment I try to create.
While therapy is an open space to discuss anything, I’m particularly
interested in archetypal psychology, dreamwork, and spirituality.
Website: www.lukeoram.co.nz
Email: luke.p.oram@gmail.com
Sheryn Fung
PBANZ Registered; MPsychotherapy; GradDipHSC (Psychotherapy); BA (Hons) Psychology; Member of APANZ ; Waka Oranga (Associate)
I am a registered psychotherapist trained in psychodynamic and relational psychotherapy. Through my experience working at a community therapy clinic, immunology, and at a holistic hospice, I also adopt the underpinnings of both the mind-body and existential perspectives in my therapeutic practice.
I work mainly with adults and warmly welcome people from all diverse cultures, ethnicities, genders, and identities. I work collaboratively with clients, tailoring my therapeutic approach to suit you and your needs. I also bring along warmth, curiosity, and openness in creating a safe, non-judgmental explorative space for you.
I have a special interest in “standing in two or more cultural spaces and/or identities”, grief and loss, life transitions, attachment issues, and deep explorative work.I have lived in various multiracial countries in South East Asia; Aotearoa New Zealand has now been my home for close to 20 years.
ACC Registered
Lydia Nicholson
BHSc (Couns), CSFT, GradDipPsychotherapySt, MNZAC
I trained as a Counsellor in New Zealand and have an eclectic approach to my work. My experience includes working as a Grief Counsellor at Harbour Hospice and Mercy Hospice and at AUT (Auckland University of Technology) in the Student Counselling & Mental Health service.
My passion is for supporting those navigating grief, loss and life-changing events. I have spent much of my life living in different countries and cultures, undertaking and experiencing different roles and life stages. My lived experience has included much change, loss, grief and growth which has given me compassion, understanding and empathy for the often bitter-sweet challenges of life. I offer an opportunity to explore and untangle them in a gentle, supportive environment.
Email: Lfanicholson@gmail.com
Ph: 021 081 97227
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Abdul Salam Kizhakkum Parambil
I’m a Clinical Psychologist, trained in India, practicing in New Zealand since 2020. I completed my Masters in Psychology from Barkatullah University (Bhopal, India) and did an MPhil in Clinical Psychology from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (Bengaluru, India). Subsequently I obtained my PhD in the area of social anxiety and mindfulness from the institute itself. After completing PhD, I worked as a clinical psychologist in the community for three years. I later served as an Assistant Professor at Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS –Kerala, India) for four years, training future Clinical Psychologists. In New Zealand, I currently work at a tertiary level specialist service for persons with complex personality difficulties and trauma, along with starting my practice at Psykhe now.
I got trained in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy during the last four years of my stay in India at Tara Clinic, Kozhikode and later did the Intensive Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program (OIPPP) from William Alanson White Institute, New York. Recently I received training in the related field of Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) which is currently accepted as one of the evidence-based treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder. I utilize principles from relational psychoanalysis, mentalization and attachment theory in my practice. I largely work with adults who struggle with long standing relationship and emotional difficulties including anger, anxiety and depression.
ACC Registered