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About

I am a doctor living in Waikato, New Zealand. With over 20 years of experience in medicine, I have a heart for honouring the humanity of those I serve. I believe this relates to all aspects of what makes us whole - physically, spiritually, socially and psychologically - and that truly compassionate care happens when we nurture the humanity of both the healthcare provider and those they care for.

In support of this, I am now offering coaching, supervision, and supportive care services to complement what is traditionally available. I believe doctors and other healthcare professionals benefit from the support of someone with a true understanding of the unique pressures of their work, who is able to help them balance the intersection between personal and professional. Similarly, those impacted by serious illness or grief may benefit from an opportunity to explore more fully what matters most to them, and how they can navigate health challenges in the context of who they are as a whole person.

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Dr Debbie Barham

Certified Coach and Professional Supervisor

Palliative Care Specialist

General Practice Fellow

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Professional Qualifications

MBChB - Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (Otago)

FRNZCGP - Fellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners

FAChPM - Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine

PGDipHealthSci - Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Palliative Care and Professional Supervision)

DipCouns and DipGriefCouns - Diplomas in Counselling and Grief & Bereavement Counselling

Certificate in Breakthrough Life Coaching

Certificate in Abundance Coaching

Training in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), ACT as a Brief Intervention (FACT Focussed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), ACT in Grief and Loss

Training in CISM - Critical Incident Stress Management

Completing training in Logotherapy - Advanced Course in Meaning-Centred Therapy (Logotherapy) Studies

When healthcare providers, individuals, families and communities are supported in pursuing a whole-soul approach to life and care, compassion becomes love in action.

How may I be of benefit to you?