ABOUT TAYLOR

TAYLOR RAPLEY
Registered Psychologist
BSc MSc Psych (hon) PG Dip Psychological Practice

Registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board | Member of the New Zealand Psychological Society | Member of American Psychological Society | Member of Association of Contextual Behavioural Science

I was born and raised in Queenstown and after years of competing, studying, and travelling, I now work with people in person and online from the beautiful alpine township of Wānaka, New Zealand.

I’m a registered psychologist with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Psychology endorsed with honours, as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Practice. I’m a registered psychologist with the NZ Psychologists Board (NZPB) and am a member of the NZ Psychological Society.

My scope of practice is split between mental health and performance.

In mental health, I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout, injury / illness, and stress.

In the scope of performance psychology, I work with athletes ranging from World Champions & Olympians through to young and developing athletes.  

Previously I spent 8 years on the New Zealand Alpine Ski Team, representing New Zealand on the world stage, spending back-to-back winters between New Zealand, Europe & North America.

Now, I enjoy a more well rounded lifestyle! When I’m not practising psychology and getting involved with my community, I love to get amongst the ocean and mountains surfing, skiing, and mountain biking. I ground myself with regular meditation, travelling as much as possible, and time spent in nature with the people I love.

Working with me is more than just talk. I recognise that growth and long lasting change comes from putting what you know into action.

While holding space for shared understanding grounded in compassion, it is also my mission to empower you with a safe space to better understand yourself, and to make sense of what you’re experiencing, while learning skills to take action and make changes not just in session, but in your day-to-day life.

I’m available in person in Wānaka and online via zoom.

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: I am taking on new clients and have availability to see you within the next 2 weeks and would love to hear from you.

Mental Health Support

I work with adolescents and adults experiencing mental health challenges. This includes anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, burnout, illness and / or injury.

My approach holistic and evidence based grounded in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and Poly-vagal Therapy. My aim to to help you regain a life where you feel more in control of your mental health and more connected to the person you want to be.

I will hold space for you to better understand yourself and your experience of the world, guiding you through processes and skills to create positive changes in your day-to-day.

Performance Psychology 

I have experience working with World Champions & Olympians through to young & developing athletes and coaches. My services are catered toward performance optimisation, performance anxiety, fear, burnout and stress, injury, confidence, leadership, and transitioning out of sport.

Using an evidence based & holistic approach to performance psychology, I challenge the status quo of traditional psychological skills training with a focus on Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) in Sport based approaches.

Here, you will learn how to seperate yourself from limiting thoughts and emotions so you can perform when it matters. I treat the person behind the athlete, so that the athlete can thrive not just in sport, but in life day-to-day.

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