OUR SERVICES
Therapeutic Intervention
We work with adults, children and young people.
Your therapeutic journey will be customised for your needs. Some clients with mild or very specific difficulties may benefit from 6-8 sessions, others require 12-14 sessions, and others more again.
We regularly assess progress and check in with your regarding your goals and how well you think therapy is going for you. We want you to get as much from the therapeutic process as is possible.
We 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, ADHD, ASD, and other major life transitions.
The foundation of our therapeutic work is relationship. Like the river, within the safe bounds of the waters edge, we move fluidly – working with your individual needs using a range of well tested and trusted, best practice interventions.
Intervention Modalities include cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, schema therapy, and motivational interviewing. This is not an exhaustive list!
Psychological Assessments
Screening Assessments
Screening uses evidence-based measures to indicate the likelihood of ADHD and/or autism and whether a full diagnostic assessment may be helpful. It does not provide a diagnosis. You may choose a brief letter outlining your screening outcome or discuss proceeding to a full assessment where indicated.
Diagnostic Assessments
N.B Full diagnostic assessments are available now for ADHD. Full autism and combined ADHD and autism diagnostic assessments will be available from 1 November 2026.
New clients begin with the relevant screening assessment. Our comprehensive diagnostic assessments include essential observer information and result in a formal report with the diagnostic findings and personalised recommendations.
Medication Reviews
River Psychology does not prescribe medication. Following an ADHD diagnosis, we can provide contact details for a GP with the specific skillset who can take on our referrals to complete a separate medication review. The GP will complete their own clinical review and discuss whether medication may be appropriate.
Individual Psychological Assessments and Reports
We also provide tailored psychological assessments and reports for adults who need clarification of psychological or neurodevelopmental factors. These may be requested for employment or return-to-work planning, professional or organisational requirements, or some immigration, work and study visa applications.
Requirements vary, so please contact us before booking. We can discuss what has been requested and confirm whether we are able to provide the assessment and report you need.
Please use our contact form or email office@riverpsychology.co.nz for further information and pricing.
ACC Therapy Groups
In 2026, we have five different therapy groups running for Sensitive Claims clients. These groups are available for clients who have an approved claim and are actively engaged with an ACC therapist.
To find out more information about the groups, the dates & times, and eligibility criteria, please follow the below link.
Fees
Psychology sessions are charged at $198 (including GST).
Counselling sessions are charged at $125 (including GST).
Prices for Clinical Nutrition packages available upon enquiry, and dependent on whether Psychology or Counselling support is also required or recommended.
Prices for an ADHD assessment are available upon enquiry.
All sessions are 55 minutes in length.
Please note: You may be eligible for funded or subsidized therapy through your GP, ACC, your health insurer or the Ministry of Social Development.
We are an ACC registered Supplier for Sensitive Claims. Please contact us to discuss your options or possible eligibility.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR TEAM
Phone: 027 216 2096
Email: office@riverpsychology.co.nz
E Block, 21 Ruakura Road, Hamilton East, 3216
