Psychology services & frequently asked questions

 Gumboot Friday

We are proud to support Gumboot Friday, providing counselling support for young people through the programme. If you are a young person looking for support, or a parent or caregiver wanting to find out more, please get in touch with us to discuss whether Gumboot Friday funding may be available to you.

Private Sessions

  • Initial appointment (90 minutes): $250

  • Follow-up appointments (50 minutes): $190

  • Funding may also be available through Southern Cross Health Insurance, depending on your level of cover.

We believe that accessing support when you need it should not be impacted by cost. As such, we are open to discussing flexible fees and payment arrangements where possible. If cost is a concern, please feel comfortable getting in touch with us. We are happy to have a conversation about what might work for you.

ACC Services

We provide psychological services funded through ACC across a range of areas, including Psychological Services, Pain Management, Training for Independence, and Concussion. We work with a variety of providers, supporting people both locally and throughout New Zealand.

 EAP: Clearhead

EAP support is available through Clearhead, providing an opportunity to access confidential psychological support through your workplace. If your workplace offers Clearhead, you can speak with your workplace representative about accessing EAP services, or book directly through our Clearhead practitioner page.

Have a question?

  • Absolutely, you don't need to know whether psychology is right for you before reaching out, and we're happy to talk through what you're experiencing and what you're looking for. We also offer a free 15-minute appointment where you can ask any questions and get a sense of whether working with us feels like the right fit.

  • Seeing a psychologist isn't necessarily about struggling with something, but about having a space to talk things through and better understand yourself and what's happening in your life. We can help you navigate challenges, make sense of difficult experiences, and work towards the things that are important to you.What happens in the first appointment?

  • Initial appointments are 90 minutes, with follow-up appointments lasting 50 minutes.

  • What you share with us is generally confidential, with some limits around serious safety concerns or situations where we are legally required to share information, which we will explain with you.

  • This depends on what you need, with some people finding occasional sessions helpful and others benefiting from more regular support, and we'll work out together what feels appropriate.

  • There is no set number of sessions, as this depends on what you'd like to work on and what feels helpful, and we'll regularly check in about whether continuing to meet is useful.

  • A diagnosis is not always necessary or appropriate, but if it would be helpful for understanding your difficulties or guiding treatment, we can discuss this together.

  • Yes, we offer online appointments through a range of different platforms.

  • Yes, you're welcome to bring a support person, friend, or whānau member to your appointment if it helps you feel more comfortable. Where appropriate, we also encourage some individual time during sessions to provide you with the opportunity to speak openly and privately.