Dana Antunovich Psychologist — Psychologist in Whangarei, F6
Phone+64272778383
Websitebariatricpsychologynz.com
Dana Antunovich is a registered psychologist providing online therapy across New Zealand. She offers a compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based environment focused on supporting clients towards meaningful change. Dana specialises in bariatric psychology, assisting individuals before and after surgery with improving their relationship with food, managing binge eating, and navigating emotional challenges related to weight loss, body image, and lifestyle adjustments. She also supports those using or considering weight loss medications, addressing psychological aspects of change and habit building. Additionally, Dana works with clients experiencing adjustment to chronic health conditions, depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, trauma, and pain management. Her therapeutic approach integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), alongside cultural models of well-being.
Best for
- Individuals seeking bariatric psychology support
- People managing weight loss medications
- Clients adjusting to chronic health conditions
- Individuals experiencing anxiety or depression
| Key services | Online bariatric psychology, Weight loss medication support, Chronic health condition adjustment, Depression support, Anxiety support, Telehealth sessions |
| Tags | psychologist, online therapy, bariatric psychology, weight loss, body image, anxiety, depression, trauma, pain management, ACT, CFT, CBT |
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