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ABOUT DOM

Dom is a proud father and husband. He is dedicated to looking after his family, his wellbeing and just being a good Kiwi bloke.

Outside of his home life Dom has a passion for psychology and helping those who want to better their life. Dom has been a registered clinical psychologist since 2013. His education began at Otago University where he gained a Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science (with Distinction) in Psychology. In 2011 Dom moved to the Waikato to complete his Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology.  

Dom works with and has particular interest in sport/ performance psychology, sleep psychology, and clinical psychology. He has a history of working within Corrections, forensics and mental health. Since 2015 Dom has worked in Private Practice, consults to several different organisations from a leadership perspective and supervision of mental performance coaches and psychologists.

Dom primarily uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy intervention with his work. However, one size does not fit all, nor is any individual the same. Therefore Dom is also trained in in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness Based therapies to help customise a strengths-based approach to best suit clients.


Dom listens to a client's journey and helps people reach their potential to be the best they can be. He prides himself on providing a reliable and genuine experience to all his clients.

Dom currently works within several sports teams such as the All Whites, mens NZ Canoe Sprint team, as well as individual NZ Olympic athletes.  He is also contracted to multiple organisations in which Dom is the lead psychologist for; NZ Rugby, NZ Football and NZ Canoe Racing.  Dom leads the psychological approach for the NZ Olympic Committee for Paris Olympics 2024 and beyond.

Dom has experienced and consulted across a wide range of high performance environments. He has worked with the performing arts, medical/ surgical environments, as well as different cultural environments in Japan with Toyota Verblitz.  Dom was the performance psychologist to the Black Ferns 7s for 5 years, who were 4x World Series Champions, World Cup Winners, 2018 Commonwealth Games and 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games Gold medal winners. In addition he has worked with the Waikato BOP Magic Netball, and Auckland Aces Cricket for multiple seasons. 

Nz Olympic

Nz Olympic

Nz rugby

Nz rugby

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Black Ferns 7s

Black Ferns 7s

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Auckland Aces Cricket

Auckland Aces Cricket

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Dom is an active member of the New Zealand Psychological Society. 
Members are able to access a range of benefits to support them in their roles as practitioners, educators and researchers. The Society aims to improve individual and community well-being by representing, promoting and advancing the practice of psychology.

New Zealand Psychological Society

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Dom is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and adheres to the legal and ethical obligations outlines and require by the New Zealand Psychologists Board.

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New Zealand Psychologists Board

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Dom is a member of the Institute of Clinical Psychology. The Institute promotes the highest standards of clinical psychological knowledge and practice within Aotearoa/New Zealand in the interests of the public and the profession.

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Institute of Clinical Psychology

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Hamilton and Cambridge.

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