
About
I am a doctor living in Waikato, New Zealand. With over 23 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 offer coaching, supervision, and supportive care services. 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.
Dr Debbie Barham
Certified Coach and Professional Supervisor
Palliative Care Specialist
General Practice Fellow
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