Consultations

Helping young people, adults, families, schools and organisations

Te mahi tahi ki ngā taiohi, ngā pakeke, ngā whānau, ngā kura me ngā tōpūtanga

Positively Psychology uses positive, appreciative and neuroscience-based approaches for optimising children’s and teenager’s emotional well-being and learning. Through these methods, young people come to understand and adjust their thoughts, feelings and actions. They develop tools they can use to support their well-being now and in the future.

During psychology sessions, assessments are made in areas related to requests for support. This may include assessments of children’s broad social and emotional experience and/or educational assessments to support learning. Parent sessions are held to discuss ways they can support their children’s well-being. The psychologist may also work with school staff to support children’s learning and well-being in the educational setting.

Positively Psychology helps children and teenagers to:

  • Develop a positive outlook and engage well in social and learning activity.

  • Manage the effects of stress and mediate responses to big feelings

  • Build relationships with others such as family members, peers and teachers.

  • Find a sense of safety and meaning for particular circumstances (e.g. School attendance).

  • Effectively communicate their needs, experiences and preferences to those who care about them.

  • Create or rediscover hope and optimism for their futures.

Costs

All costs are inclusive of GST

All sessions are 50 mins unless negotiated otherwise

  • Initial session with parent(s) $230.00

  • Psychology sessions $230.00

  • Academic, Cognitive and Adaptive Assessments, report and follow-up consultation $1875.00

  • Additional letters, reports, visits and communications are charged at $230.00 per hour.

Payment

Payment is made on the day of the appointment unless other arrangements have been made. Bank transfer and online payment accepted.

New clients can make a free 15-minute call to the psychologist

A free 15-minute telephone conversation is available to new clients at no cost to discuss:

  • Whether or not your request fits with the services I offer and, if so,

  • Availability of appointment times and session duration

  • Time commitment and estimated number of visits

  • Participation of children and parents in consultations

  • Costs associated with consultations, school visits, assessments, reports,  letters or workshops.

  • Location of psychology consultations

Please send an email message to arrange a suitable time for the 15-minute conversation

Location

300 Great South Road, Greenlane

Other venues

Online appointments may be available in some circumstances. This does not apply to initial consultations.

School visits

Visits to schools and other locations can be arranged.