Meet our psychologists
Ange
Ange is a registered Educational/Child Psychologist with longstanding background in the education sector, as a teacher and psychologist.
Ange is friendly and down to earth, with a child and family centered, flexible style. She advocates an individualised approach that takes into consideration social, developmental, cultural, and environmental factors surrounding your child or young person.
Ange is experienced in working with children, young people, and their adults, with a range of concerns including behavioural difficulties, anxiety, emotional regulation, social and school problems, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and intellectual and learning disabilities.
Ange lives with her husband and three children near Bulls. She enjoys keeping fit, family adventures, and the great outdoors.
Johanna
Johanna is a registered Educational/Child Psychologist with a background in child development, education, and the disability sector.
Johanna is approachable, positive, and strives to provide an individualised, whānau centred approach. She has a collaborative, practical, and strength-based style with a strong focus on the ‘big picture’; taking into account the unique environment and culture of your family.
Johanna has experience in working with children, families, and professionals with variable needs, specifically relating to education and learning needs, social and emotional development and regulation, behavioural difficulties, and axiety and trauma.
Johanna has a specific interest in spreading knowledge and awareness of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and supporting children, families, and other adults affected by this disability.
Johanna lives with her partner and 3 young boys in Whanganui. In her spare time, you might find Johanna exercising her boisterous family dog, baking sweet treats in the kitchen, or spending time with family and friends