Support for Adult Clients

As a psychologist and addictions counsellor, I provide knowledgeable specialist assessment, support, and practical guidance to individual adults. The support I offer varies depending on your goals, and my priority is on meeting the needs and building up the strengths of those who come to me.

It is easy to find yourself having developed patterns of behaviour and thinking that are difficult for you to understand and respond effectively to, and factors such as emotional dysregulation, trauma or serious communication difficulties may mean that each day becomes an uphill battle. In my practice, I embody the principles of ako and awhi. Ako means to learn from the learner in a reciprocal learning relationship, where both the client and I bring key knowledge into each session that allows for greater understanding. This is a core element in developing insight and paving the way for sustainable interventions and learning to communicate in a way that allows them to progress towards and achieve their goals.

Support for students

I offer assessment, evaluation, and practicable, sustainable interventions for both secondary and tertiary school students. Students, parents or caregivers are welcome to contact me directly. I work with educators, counsellors, parents, whanau, school management, school groups and students themselves.

I have many years of experience as a teacher/kaiako in New Zealand primary and secondary schools, as well as eleven further years of experience as a RTLB (Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour). I have been a practising psychologist with an educational scope since 2018.

I provide:

• One-off consultations.
• Reduced fees ($140/session) for four individual student counselling sessions.
• Ongoing support.

Support offered includes:

• Academic support.
• Behavioural and emotional support, assessment, evaluation and referral.
• Individualised assessments and evaluations, with referral if indicated.
• Crisis intervention and support.
• Collaboration and consultation.
• Prevention and early intervention.
• LGBTQI+ support.

I am offering a reduced fee of $140 per session for the first four sessions for secondary (high school) and tertiary (university) students. This may involve, but is not limited to, mental health, well-being, and transition into future prospects. Please contact me to discuss how I can support your child or your school. I’m happy to discuss your individual needs and the cost of prospective services.