Eleanor Krol is a registered Clinical Psychologist. She graduated from the University of Auckland with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours and prior to that, a Bachelor of Neuroscience with honours from the University of Bristol. Since then, she has worked in Community Mental Health settings, specialising with children and adolescents and currently works sports teams in Wellington. She is trained in evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She has a research background and specialist interest in concussion.
When I first made the Black Sticks, I really struggled with anxiety. It became a constant companion of mine and had a huge impact on aspects of everyday life. I was having hour long anxiety attacks; I was emotional and lacked a lot of self-confidence. Seeing Paula was one of the best decisions I could have made,