Therapeutic InterventionWe are skilled and experienced in working with traumatic experiences, mood disorders, emotional difficulties, relationship difficulties, substance abuse and addictive behaviours, work and life stressors, grief and loss, transition to parenting and other major life transitions.
We are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people in our community. We believe that healthy individuals create healthy families, and healthy families create a healthy community.
We are an experienced sensitive claims supplier.
WHAT WE OFFER
OUR THERAPEUTIC AND COMPANY VALUES ARE INTERWINED
We live and work by the following principles:
SafetyEach client must feel safe enough to share their story. This begins with first point of contact, and continues through the therapeutic journey, right through to ending therapy and moving on with the life you truly want.
ConnectionTherapy is only as effective as the connection between therapist and client allows it to be. Research has shown this repeatedly. In our personal lives we know this too – relationships matter. People matter. We will work to match you to the best therapist for your needs. We will take care of our relationship with you at every step, including if/when things get difficult and you’re dealing with the hard stuff. We aspire to provide you with a healthy model of relationship that you can take into your life. We will be attuned to your needs.
TrustWe operate within our skillset. We use evidence-based practice. We get external support if we need it. We know our strengths and we know our limits. We are committed to your journey. We are honored if you choose to journey with us.
AMANDA PINNY
Director
River Psychology
Amanda is an experienced Registered Psychologist who is passionate about working with people who have experienced traumatic events or significant loss. Amanda loves to see people living well and thriving after traumatic or adverse life experiences.
As a Psychologist, Amanda spent 5 years in a modified therapeutic community delivering group therapy to men with violence and sexual convictions in prison. Amanda then continued to work in the justice population supporting men and women’s change journey’s in the community.
Amanda has worked in private practice for the past 5 years, primarily with women experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma-related difficulties.
Prior to completing her training as a Psychologist, Amanda spent 12 years working in healthcare and rehabilitation roles, observing and supporting healthcare and rehabilitation journey’s in children’s healthcare, rehabilitation for brain injury and in forensic/correctional settings.
CONTACT OUR TEAM
Phone: 027 216 2096
Email: office@riverpsychology.co.nz
E Block, 21 Ruakura Road, Hamilton East, 3216
