The people behind the practice

Meet our team

We're a small, dedicated team of registered psychologists based in the Taranaki and Manawatū-Whanganui regions. We believe every child deserves to be understood, valued, and supported to thrive.

Psychologist

Ange

she/her

BSc, MEdPsych, PGDipEdPsych, PGCertFASD

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 teenage children in Palmerston North. She enjoys keeping fit, family adventures, and the great outdoors.Ange has extensive experience in diagnostic assessment for ASD, ADHD, and related presentations, and is passionate about ensuring families leave with a clear understanding of their child and a practical path forward.

ASD assessmentADHD assessmentNeurodiversity-affirming practiceWhānau-centred support

Psychologist

Johanna

she/her

BSc, MEdPsych, PGDipEdPsych, PGCertFASD

Johanna is a registered Educational and Child Psychologist with a background in child development, education, and the disability sector. She has experience working with children and young people with a range of neurodevelopmental and emotional needs, including Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Intellectual Disability (ID), anxiety, and trauma.Johanna is approachable, positive, and passionate about helping children and families understand and navigate the challenges they may experience. She takes an individualised, whānau-centred approach, with a collaborative, practical, and strengths-based style. Johanna places strong importance on understanding the 'big picture', recognising the influence of a child's individual needs, relationships, family environment, and wider context.She has a particular interest in increasing knowledge and awareness of FASD, and supporting children, families, and other adults affected by this disability. Johanna lives in Taranaki with her partner and three preschool-aged boys.

Learning difficultiesDyslexia & SLD assessmentSchool-based supportProfessional development

What guides us

Whānau-centred

We believe the people who know a child best are their whānau. We work alongside families, not just with children.

Strengths-based

Every child has strengths. Our assessments are designed to find and build on them, not just identify difficulties.

Neurodiversity-affirming

We approach neurodivergent presentations with curiosity and respect, recognising difference rather than deficit.

Ecologically minded

Children don't exist in isolation. We look at the whole picture — home, school, community — to understand what's happening and what will help.

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