Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Wellington
They may be facing challenges with focus, memory, learning new skills, or suspect they have autism, ADHD, dyslexia, are intellectually gifted or face challenges in reading or maths.
I provide educational psychology services focused on cognitive and learning assessments. My goal is to help clients understand their thinking patterns, identify learning differences like dyslexia, and build on their strengths. I offer practical, personalised strategies that make sense in everyday life.
They may be facing challenges with focus, memory, learning new skills, or suspect they have autism, ADHD, dyslexia, are intellectually gifted or face challenges in reading or maths.
I provide educational psychology services focused on cognitive and learning assessments. My goal is to help clients understand their thinking patterns, identify learning differences like dyslexia, and build on their strengths. I offer practical, personalised strategies that make sense in everyday life.
we all experience some type of setbacks during our lifetime. Things like anxiety, identity crisis, grief, break ups, etc. having an impartial, non-judgmental with a counsellor can help gain clarity, understanding and tools to work with the issue.
we all experience some type of setbacks during our lifetime. Things like anxiety, identity crisis, grief, break ups, etc. having an impartial, non-judgmental with a counsellor can help gain clarity, understanding and tools to work with the issue.
Kia ora, I'm Paola. In therapy, change comes in waves and cycles, like with the tides. I provide my clients a safe and professional environment to navigate those therapeutic tides in the smoothest way possible. I bring to the therapeutic process competence, clarity and clinical discernment for the client to be able to dive safely in the deep waters of personal transformation. Clients report that they experience tangible results as enhanced self-esteem and trust, reduced severity of symptoms as anxiety, depression, grief or mental confusion, and the restoring of their capacity for secure, and organized relationships, among others.
Kia ora, I'm Paola. In therapy, change comes in waves and cycles, like with the tides. I provide my clients a safe and professional environment to navigate those therapeutic tides in the smoothest way possible. I bring to the therapeutic process competence, clarity and clinical discernment for the client to be able to dive safely in the deep waters of personal transformation. Clients report that they experience tangible results as enhanced self-esteem and trust, reduced severity of symptoms as anxiety, depression, grief or mental confusion, and the restoring of their capacity for secure, and organized relationships, among others.
Living well is an equation of identifying and reaching our own needs, feeling heard and having the skills to hear others. I've helped clients learn to regulate their emotions and find their path to thriving, for more than 15 years. As a mindfulness based therapist (psychology and counselling) I see life as a relationship! I'll teach you to use 'effective communication' (Attachment Theory) even with the inner child of your own psyche. Adult ADHD, couples, grief, burnout, doubt, anxiety,..My trainings have spanned the world of theories and countries which I still bring to each client session.
Living well is an equation of identifying and reaching our own needs, feeling heard and having the skills to hear others. I've helped clients learn to regulate their emotions and find their path to thriving, for more than 15 years. As a mindfulness based therapist (psychology and counselling) I see life as a relationship! I'll teach you to use 'effective communication' (Attachment Theory) even with the inner child of your own psyche. Adult ADHD, couples, grief, burnout, doubt, anxiety,..My trainings have spanned the world of theories and countries which I still bring to each client session.
I provide a warm empathetic non-judgemental space for my clients. I work with clients through their problems, and explore their needs and perspectives. I am aware that each client is different and individual, and because of that I work alongside the you to explore the best ways forward for you. I am very client centred in my counselling, within this I will use different ways of working with you, these can include Person Centred Therapy and approaches, Narrative Therapy, ACT, Solution Focused therapy, mindfulness and grounding techniques and Motivational Interviewing.
I provide a warm empathetic non-judgemental space for my clients. I work with clients through their problems, and explore their needs and perspectives. I am aware that each client is different and individual, and because of that I work alongside the you to explore the best ways forward for you. I am very client centred in my counselling, within this I will use different ways of working with you, these can include Person Centred Therapy and approaches, Narrative Therapy, ACT, Solution Focused therapy, mindfulness and grounding techniques and Motivational Interviewing.
Alex is a New Zealand fully trained, Registered Occupational Health Psychologist. With her breadth of extensive training, research and internships, she has developed special interests in different areas of psychology. Alex's extensive training and experience allowed me to develop a commitment to excellence and appreciation of the vulnerability, diversity, and presentation of people. For her clients, her main assets are my approachable demeanour, emphasis on wellbeing, and straightforward appraisal of their unique needs and situation.
Alex is a New Zealand fully trained, Registered Occupational Health Psychologist. With her breadth of extensive training, research and internships, she has developed special interests in different areas of psychology. Alex's extensive training and experience allowed me to develop a commitment to excellence and appreciation of the vulnerability, diversity, and presentation of people. For her clients, her main assets are my approachable demeanour, emphasis on wellbeing, and straightforward appraisal of their unique needs and situation.
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As an Educational Psychologist, I bring expertise in learning, development, and human behaviour.
I create a safe, supportive space where clients feel respected and understood. My practice is trauma-informed and adversity-aware, which means I pay close attention to safety, trust, and collaboration. While not everyone I see identifies as having experienced trauma, many have faced adversity in different forms. My role is to walk alongside someone as they make sense of these experiences and move forward.
As an Educational Psychologist, I bring expertise in learning, development, and human behaviour.
I create a safe, supportive space where clients feel respected and understood. My practice is trauma-informed and adversity-aware, which means I pay close attention to safety, trust, and collaboration. While not everyone I see identifies as having experienced trauma, many have faced adversity in different forms. My role is to walk alongside someone as they make sense of these experiences and move forward.
Kia ora. I am a counsellor, supervisor, and educator with over 30 years’ experience supporting young people, adults, and families through a wide range of life challenges. My background includes working as a high school counsellor, RTLB, teacher, and in private practice, giving me a strong understanding of the many complexities people face at different stages of life.
Kia ora. I am a counsellor, supervisor, and educator with over 30 years’ experience supporting young people, adults, and families through a wide range of life challenges. My background includes working as a high school counsellor, RTLB, teacher, and in private practice, giving me a strong understanding of the many complexities people face at different stages of life.
I am an experienced, social work-trained practitioner with many years of working therapeutically with individuals and whānau in the community. My approach is person-centered and eclectic, weaving together various models to best meet your needs. I specialize in supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger, relationships, emotional regulation, stress, distress, and personal development and growth.
I am an experienced, social work-trained practitioner with many years of working therapeutically with individuals and whānau in the community. My approach is person-centered and eclectic, weaving together various models to best meet your needs. I specialize in supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger, relationships, emotional regulation, stress, distress, and personal development and growth.
Online Therapists
I'm mature counsellor, so I bring academic training, but also years of life experience and my own ongoing life learning to my counselling.
I offer inclusive counselling to adults of all ages from all backgrounds, beliefs, cultures and abilities. I have specialised training & extensive experience working with Neurodiversity, so I'm equipped to provide effective therapeutic support. I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate approach working at your pace. My website provides more info.
I'm mature counsellor, so I bring academic training, but also years of life experience and my own ongoing life learning to my counselling.
I offer inclusive counselling to adults of all ages from all backgrounds, beliefs, cultures and abilities. I have specialised training & extensive experience working with Neurodiversity, so I'm equipped to provide effective therapeutic support. I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate approach working at your pace. My website provides more info.
Kia ora, hola, hello. I’m Emma from Driftwood Therapy. Counselling with me may be a simple chat to help you think, or a deep dive into the ways your past experiences have shaped you.
All genders, cultures, neurotypes, sexualities, ages and abilities are welcome. I will do everything in my power to keep you safe and meet you where you are at.
Any issues you bring to our sessions are welcome. Some of my particular interests or relevant life experience include relationships and attachment, migration and racism, workplace challenges, environmental grief, and long covid.
Kia ora, hola, hello. I’m Emma from Driftwood Therapy. Counselling with me may be a simple chat to help you think, or a deep dive into the ways your past experiences have shaped you.
All genders, cultures, neurotypes, sexualities, ages and abilities are welcome. I will do everything in my power to keep you safe and meet you where you are at.
Any issues you bring to our sessions are welcome. Some of my particular interests or relevant life experience include relationships and attachment, migration and racism, workplace challenges, environmental grief, and long covid.
Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.