In short, it is a process of meeting with a trained professional to help you resolve difficulties which hold you back from living a fulfilling life. There are numerous therapeutic approaches and the right fit depends on your area of difficulty, personal history, interests, and goals. Please remember that you are not alone in facing life’s difficulties and therapy can help resolve them, or support you in your journey towards acceptance of those that cannot be changed.

The number of sessions depend on your individual goals and the type of therapy used, and this will be discussed with you in advance.

All therapies begin with an initial assessment of 90 minutes where I will get to know more about you and develop an understanding of your current struggles and goals. We will also discuss the options and focus for therapeutic work.

Similarly, neurodevelopmental or cognitive assessments begin with building a picture of who you are, your difficulties, needs, and goals. Further sessions focus on specific areas of difficulty which means you would be asked specific diagnostic questions. You may also be asked to complete a number of questionnaires or tests.

I offer Teletherapy via Zoom. This means that you are able to access my services no matter your location within New Zealand.

I currently work with adults only.

I ask that your fees are paid before your appointment. Once your appointment is confirmed, you will be e-mailed an invoice with payment instructions and financial policy. Payment can be made by direct bank transfer or credit card.

A 50% deposit is required prior to specialist assessments, with the remaining balance payable upon completion. I provide a quote for all assessments in advance.

Please note that I require 48 hours notice if you wish to cancel your appointment. For cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the appointment, I provide a full refund less any credit card charges imposed by your credit provider. You are also welcome to reschedule the appointment for another time at no additional cost.

For cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to the appointment, a 50% charge will be imposed. If you do not make it to your appointment without notice, this will incur a full charge.

The cost of seeing a psychologist in NZ is an important consideration, and I always encourage having discussions with a few different practitioners who fit your requirements and budget.

If you have private health insurance, please check your policy as you may be entitled to access funding for Psychologist fees, including free or subsidized sessions. For example, select Southern Cross, nib, and the NZ Police Health Plan Limited insurance plans offer an annual claim limit for appointments with a NZ registered Clinical Psychologist. This means you would be able to claim your Kind Psychology fees back!

If you are registered with WINZ you may be eligible for a Psychologist fees subsidy - please see WINZ website for more information.

Please note I am not currently registered with ACC to provide support for Sensitive Claims.

In New Zealand, psychologists cannot prescribe medication. If you would like to discuss medication options, please speak to your General Practitioner.