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NZ LEADING CLINICAL EXPERTS MindMatters Clinic are national experts in workplace mental health and wellbeing. Whether you are looking for a speaker, training workshop, professional supervision, or assistance with a staff wellbeing issue, our team of psychologists are here to provide science-backed wellbeing solutions tailored for your people. TĒNĀ KOE NZ businesses need to focus down on mental health and wellbeing more than ever. 1 in 4 Kiwis are currently experiencing a mental health condition in any year , which is estimated to cost NZ organisations $4.5 billion per annum. With changing health and safety legislation and record ERA penalties, it's a concern 84% of people leaders tell us they don't know how to handle an employee disclosure of wellbeing issues. As NZ leading clinical experts, we know that by taking a clinically informed approach, workplaces receive a return on investment of $5.3 for every dollar spent. At MindMatters, we cut through the fluff. We provide credible, best-practice advice and support to get the solutions you need. We ensure precious wellbeing resources are targeted where they will have the most impact for employees and the business. Learn More Sources: Officer (2022); BusinessNZ (2023); NICE (2022); MindMatters Clinic (2024); Deloitte (2022). OUR SERVICES We collaborate with you and tailor our approach so you can be assured we will meet the unique needs of your people and sector. You could be looking for a training workshop, employee wellbeing support , professional supervision, or consultation for your current wellbeing initiative. Simply contact us with a bit of information and we will provide you with our clinical recommendations, options and pricing. Below is a summary of common services we provide. Workshops and Speaking Events Equip managers and employees with practical workshops, such as on how to identify and respond to wellbeing concerns in the workplace context. Our engaging workshops focus on the most impactful learning for the workplace environment. We also offer speaking events. Workplace Clinical Consultation Improve credibility and impact by having a MindMatters clinical expert support your business wellbeing framework, tailored mental health resources for employees, or psychosocial risk assessment. MindMatters also supports the research, development and evaluation of wellbeing products and services. Professional Supervision Provide people leaders in high-pressure roles with professional supervision or coaching by registered professionals. This can include individual or group supervision, as well as one-off support for a particular challenge. Individual Employee Support Sometimes you need more than EAP. Access prompt clinical assistance for teams or individual employees. Support can include on-site assistance, routine or post-incident wellbeing checks, fitness to work assessments, and return to work planning. Learn More SOME OF OUR HAPPY CLIENTS To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

The ADHD Clinic brought to you by MindMatters Our team of experts are here to help. If you are an organisation enquiring about our workshops, are interested in offering funded assessments to your people, or for media enquiries, contact us and one of our team will assist you . If you are an individual seeking an adult ADHD diagnostic assessment, we offer instant online bookings. To start, please read our detailed information sheet below. INFO SHEET Our gold-standard assessments are available nationwide with short wait times. Our availability and wait times can be viewed on our online booking page . Our services are delivered via telehealth by our team of specialist registered psychologists and our partner psychiatrist provider. We can also provide medication and behavioural treatment options for those who receive a diagnosis from us. If you would like to go ahead, you can book online . Simply make your booking using the link below. Please also email us a signed consent form: ONLINE BOOKING CONSENT FORM Got further questions? Check out our FAQs below Do I need the psychiatrist treatment package? ADHD medications require a Special Authority prescription from a psychiatrist. Therefore, If you would like to consider medication treatment for ADHD, then you should consider the psychiatrist treatment package. Paying upfront means that we can secure your appointment in advance, i.e., streamlining the process for you. If for any reason by the end of your assessment, you do not wish to proceed to see the psychiatrist (e.g., if you do not receive a diagnosis of ADHD) then we refund you for the psychiatry treatment component. If you live in the Canterbury region you do not need to see our psychiatrist and can book the assessment-only option. This is because those in the Canterbury region will likely be eligible for free prescriptions via their GP. GPs in the Canterbury region have access to a public sector psychiatry service that can provide them with Special Authority prescriptions. Is a diagnosis from MindMatters Clinic assessments always accepted by other clinicians? We can never guarantee what other clinicians' opinions of our assessments will be, but our assessments have an excellent reputation among health services in New Zealand with extremely low query rates. This is because of our gold-standard, comprehensive approach including robust quality assurance processes. Here is an example of our quality assurance processes: For more complex assessments, for example with multiple co-existing mental or physical health difficulties, the assessing clinician may query whether making an ADHD diagnosis is appropriate. If this is the case for you, they will discuss this openly with you as early as possible. They are also likely to seek a second opinion from another experienced clinician , and can even take your case to a specialist group of ADHD assessment clinicians to seek a consensus opinion. Your assessing clinician would always seek your consent before doing this, but it can be useful in rare cases where for some reason your assessment is particularly complex. It is our robust processes like these that increase other health professionals' confidence in our assessments! Who does my assessment? Our assessments are completed by registered psychologists throughout New Zealand with specialist training in adult ADHD assessments. What if I'm turning 18 soon? You can make an appointment for when you turn 18. How do I sign the consent form? You can electronically sign it and email it to us. For example, using Adobe Acrobat or if you are using a Mac you can open the PDF in Preview and use the MarkUp tool. You can also physically print the form, sign it, and then take a photo or scan it. Either way, email it through to us so we can secure your booking : ) Are these official diagnostic assessments recognised in New Zealand? Yes. As part of your assessment, MindMatters Clinic also provides you with a comprehensive diagnostic assessment report for your records. Do you work with children? No. MindMatters Clinic only works with adults aged 18 or above. Do you offer Autism assessments? We can screen for autism as part of your ADHD assessment. However, our ADHD assessments do not include a formal diagnostic assessment of autism. If you would like a formal diagnostic assessment for autism, we are offering a limited number of assessments from October 2024. These must be booked separately from our ADHD assessments. If you are interested a diagnostic assessment for autism, you can email us at info@mindmatters.clinic for more information. I've already had an assessment, can I see the psychiatrist for medications? Our psychiatrist only sees people who have had their ADHD assessment completed by MindMatters Clinic. If you have received your diagnosis elsewhere, we suggest you check the ADHD New Zealand directory where other psychiatrists specialising in ADHD are listed. I don't have anyone to provide the childhood information, and I have no school reports. Does this mean I can't have an assessment? It means that you cannot receive a diagnosis of ADHD in adulthood from us. Without the childhood information, you can still choose to have an assessment, which could determine if you meet all of the other criteria and provide you with tailored recommendations. However, to access medication treatment for ADHD, which is the first line of recommended treatment, you do require a formal diagnosis. Without a formal diagnosis, you can still access behavioural treatments for ADHD which are also recommended in best practice guidelines and known to be effective in the management of ADHD symptoms. We have psychologists who can provide this treatment and are also looking to start a lower-cost group treatment later in the year (please email us if you are interested in being added to our list for this). We understand that this requirement unfortunately means some people cannot access a diagnosis with us, even if they are experiencing significant current ADHD-like symptoms. You could enquire with other clinics to see if any provide diagnoses without this information. Will my health insurance cover my assessment? You will need to check this with your insurer directly. MindMattters Clinic are happy to provide the required documentation for your insurance application upon request. Please note that full payment is required upfront to confirm your booking. If your health insurer requires pre-approval, please email accounts@mindmatters.clinic to request a quote and obtain approval from your insurer before making your appointment. When do I need to make the payment? Payments need to be made in full upfront. You will receive the invoice within 1 business day of your making booking. Do you offer payment plans or partial payments? No. We currently require invoices to be paid in full and upfront at the time of booking. Are there any funding options available? Unfortunately, adult ADHD diagnosis is not currently funded by our public health system. This means that most people have to self-fund their assessment. On rare occasions, an individual has been able to access funding or partial funding, for example by applying for a special grant or speaking with WINZ. However, MindMatters Clinic has no information or visibility over this so we cannot provide further information or advice. If you are able to secure funding, MindMatters will provide documentation you require such as a quote, just let us know. We are an approved supplier for individuals applying for WINZ Hardship support. I've found an assessment cheaper elsewhere. How does your pricing work? Our assessments are a fixed price based on the length of time our specialist clinicians take to complete a gold-standard and comprehensive diagnostic assessment. This includes all appointments, reviewing documentation including psychometrics, obtaining required collateral information, and documenting a clinical report for your records. There are varied approaches out there to diagnostic assessments in New Zealand. We recommend checking what an assessment involves before paying for it. We are an organisation looking to provide funded assessments for some of our people. Are you interested in providing these? Yes! We love partnering with organisations to deliver funded assessments and have a good process for this. Please get in touch. . Do you guarantee the appointment time frames indicated in the info sheet? We aim firmly for assessment results to be within 4 weeks from the first appointment, and the psychiatrist appointment (if you have booked the psychiatry treatment package in advance) within 3 weeks of you receiving your results. On rare occasions there are delays due to external factors outside of our control: The most common reason being when we are waiting for your friends or family to provide us with your collateral information. What are your wait times? We do not have wait times. We have worked hard to offer nationwide, high-quality assessments via telehealth without long waits. You can view our current availability on our online booking page via our website. Are there any delays in getting a psychiatry appointment for treatment if I am diagnosed? No. If you have booked the diagnostic assessment and psychiatry treatment package, then following your results 3 to 4 weeks is the typical wait. Having this time is sensible as it allows you to digest the diagnosis, note down questions that come up before your psychiatry appointment, and get any routine screening tests at your local GP clinic or pharmacy that the psychiatrist requires before you see them e.g., blood pressure check. Please note, that if you do not purchase the Assessment and Psychiatrist Treatment Package, then wait times to see our psychiatrist can be significantly longer, often several weeks or more. If you give me an ADHD diagnosis, will this be accepted to get medication overseas as well? Each country has different requirements for accessing ADHD medications. Having a comprehensive report like the one we provide can make a big difference. The best way to access ADHD medications overseas is: To already be on an established ADHD medication treatment before arriving in a new country; To have arranged a medical appointment in the new country in advance, with a view to continuing your existing ADHD medication treatment; To have provided the new medical clinic with a copy of our comprehensive assessment report and any follow-up medical notes from our psychiatrist; It can also be worth checking in advance that your current medications are available in that country, and if the new medical clinic requires any further information. Like New Zealand, long wait times are not uncommon overseas so advance planning is key. What would the approximate timeframes be for the next steps of the process, including booking in the second clinical interview appointment, and any resulting diagnosis outcome? Have a look at our information sheet, as we describe this in some detail. The process is usually 4 weeks in total for the assessment, with one week between the first and second appointment, and two weeks between the second appointment and diagnosis results. Providing you have purchased the Assessment and Psychiatrist Treatment Package in advance, there is then approximately 3 weeks between results and the medication appointment if you proceed to our psychiatrist. Usually the psychiatrist also sees you a couple of weeks later for a medical review, which is included in the psychiatry treatment package. If you’re in Canterbury and go the free ADHD medication route via your GP, the wait is usually 4-6 weeks or so for your GP to hear back from the public health psychiatrists. Please note that you don’t meet with the psychiatrist, they simply review our report, advise your GP and provide the special authority for medications.

Dr Alexa Curtis Consultant Clinical Psychologist DClinPsych, MNZPsS, MEMDRNZ Alexa (she/her) is an experienced clinician supporting individuals and groups, including offering professional supervision, wellbeing support, training, assessment, and brief intervention. She has special interests in mental health, trauma, neurodivergence and forensic psychology. ​ Alexa offers many years of experience in mental health and wellbeing. She has expertise in a range of evidence-based psychological treatment approaches, such as CBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused therapy. Alexa also conducted research with Massey University into non-verbal indicators of emotion, exploring how training and clinical experience can impact recognition of emotional expression. Alexa has worked for Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections, ACC, Massey University and with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in state care, providing wellbeing support to survivors during investigations. Alexa's style is warm, authentic, and compassionate. She takes a strengths-based and holistic approach to her work, and is sensitive to the effects of trauma. Alexa integrates physical and emotional health to optimise wellbeing. ​ When she's not working, Alexa loves spending time with her two grandchildren, dogs and cats. She is also passionate about travelling and has an interest in yoga. Alexa is based in Levin, Horowhenua. ​ Professional Memberships:​ New Zealand Psychologist Board (NZPB) New Zealand Psychology Society (NZPsS) New Zealand EMDR Association (EMDRNZ) International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA)

Dr Tim Williams Consultant Clinical Psychologist DClinPsych, MNZPS Tim (he/him) brings world-class experience in incident support, leadership development, and working with diverse teams. Tim thrives collaborating with leaders to find effective solutions. He offers consultation, coaching, professional supervision, and facilitates training workshops. Tim has over 35 years of experience, which makes him our most experienced clinician. He has led development organisations in the context of complex conflict including working alongside Tony Blair. Tim has worked in the Middle East, west Africa, the Caribbean, Asia and the United States including in trauma response, such as supporting refugees and those in conflict areas. ​ Tim has published in national and international academic journals. He also developed and led courses on the topic of leadership ethics and ethical decision-making, which he ran at a number of New York universities remotely. His style is open and collaborative. ​ Tim is based in Canterbury Waitaha. Outside of work, he enjoys discussing philosophy and hosting dinner parties. ​ Professional Memberships: ​ New Zealand Psychologist Board (NZPB) New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPS)

Not sure what you need? Feel free to contact us . We are happy to discuss your business needs and make clinical recommendations. WORKSHOPS AND SPEAKING EVENTS We offer practical and engaging training workshops, webinars and speaking events designed to uplift, inform and inspire. What's more, we tailor these to suit your people. ​ Contact us today to discuss your needs and how we can assist you. Equip your managers and staff with an engaging learning experience delivered by our leading clinical experts. ​ Our fantastic facilitators make even tough topics enjoyable. We also understand the practical insights that help staff in New Zealand workplaces feel more confident to navigate wellbeing in the current climate. We have a series of tried-and-tested workshops. Our popular Mental Health and Wellbeing for Managers covers: ​ How to notice signs of unwellness, Having wellbeing kōrero (conversations) Employer obligations Navigating privacy, confidentiality and safety concerns. How to assist prompt recovery and return to work. ​ Also available: ​ Neurodiversity Awareness for Managers which covers neurodiversity and neurodivergence, including how to work with neurodivergent employees who are ADHD, autistic and/or dyslexic. ​ Mental Health and Wellbeing: Caring for Myself and Others - suited to all employees. ​ Neurodiversity Awareness - suited to all employees. ​ We generally keep learning activities condensed, with a focus on maximising learning so people leave feeling well-equipped for the workplace environment in a relatively short space of time. Get in touch if you would like to discuss how MindMatters can assist your Learning and Development needs. Not sure what you need? Feel free to contact us . We are happy to discuss your business needs and make clinical recommendations.

GET IN TOUCH ​ Email info@mindmatters.clinic Phone 0800 MIND HQ | 0800 6463 47 ​ If this is an emergency and someone is in danger, you should always call 111 If someone is experiencing acute mental distress, you should contact the local mental health crisis team ​

"Thank you endlessly for the compassion, thoughtfulness and deep care you bring to your practice as a psychologist Natasha. We really feel like we won the jackpot with you!" ​ Kelly Williams, Client Dr Natasha Amarasekara Clinical Psychologist MSc, DClinPsych, MNZCCP, MNZPS, MEDANZ Natasha (she/her) is a sought-after Clinical Psychologist specialising in eating and body image, as well as neurodivergence including adult ADHD. She draws from her experience across public, NGO and private sectors, including in the areas of forensic psychology, addiction, child and adolescent services, and specialist eating disorder clinics. Natasha has published internationally in Frontiers in Psychology, her research investigating how lifestyle behaviours including sleep, exercise, and diet relate to our mental and physical wellbeing. As a testament to her academic achievements and dedication to the field of psychology, Natasha was also selected as Valedictorian for Massey University. ​ Natasha provides care defined by excellence and compassion. She creates a warm and safe environment for groups and individuals alike, to empower people to develop in their self-awareness and skills. ​ Outside of work, she can be found slowing down through yin yoga. Natasha also enjoys travelling and exploring cuisine and culture with her husband. Natasha is based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. ​ Professional Memberships: New Zealand Psychologists Board (NZPB) New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPS) New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists (NZCCP) Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders (EDANZ) Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH)

Dr Louise Cowpertwait Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist DClinPsych, MNZCCP, MINS, MNAN Louise (she/her) is a consultant clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist who has worked with major national and international organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand. As Founder and CEO of MindMatters, Louise leads a team of psychologists and other clinicians who share her passion for delivering gold-standard workplace wellbeing support. ​ Driven by values of care, clinical excellence and personal integrity, Louise has nearly two decades' sector experience. She facilitates trainings and speaking engagements on the topics of mental health, psychological wellbeing, technology, and leadership. She also loves supporting organisations to design their own wellbeing frameworks, and providing consultation for wellbeing-related product development. ​ Louise is friendly, passionate and engaging, translating even complex concepts and making them accessible to all kinds of audiences. She is published in the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction and continues to work on research projects in collaboration with Massey University and the University of Melbourne. Louise is also on the executive committee of the New Zealand Association of Positive Psychology. ​ When she isn’t visiting a workplace or learning about the latest research, Louise loves introverting at home with her husband and two dogs (ask her about "Trashy Tuesdays"), or going on hikes with friends. She is based in central Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. ​ Professional memberships: ​ New Zealand Psychologist Board (NZPB) New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists (NZCCP) International Neuropsychological Society (INS) National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)

Work with us! Clinical Psychologist Position Flexible hours and work from home ​ Start the new year with a fresh career move into a clinical role that offers genuine flexibility, work-life balance, and the chance to make a real difference. Join an inclusive organisation that deeply values your contributions and supports your career advancement. $100-145k plus benefits, depending on experience. This position is open to clinical psychologists living and working in New Zealand. Applications close 6 December 2024. ABOUT US ​ MindMatters Clinic is a psychology-led, nationwide telehealth clinic offering mental health assessments and support for adults and workplaces across Aotearoa. Our expert team is on a mission to improve access to mental health support, with services including ADHD and autism assessments, and workplace consultation. Check out our amazing team: www.mindmatters.clinic/about ​ ​ THE ROLE ​ This is a 12-month fixed term, fully remote (work-from-home) position, with a minimum of 0.6 FTE (24 hours) that you can structure to suit your schedule. We require at least 4 hours of overlap with business hours, 3 days per week. ​ Interest in assessments is essential, especially for ADHD and autism, as these are in demand. Prior experience with neurodivergence is not required as full training is provided. Other responsibilities can be negotiated depending on your interests, but could include; providing professional supervision to workplace employees, brief therapy, clinical consultation to workplaces, designing resources such as videos, handouts, and workshops, and delivering workshops. This role offers an opportunity to grow in rapidly developing areas of clinical psychology. ​ ​ You will get: Flexible hours and work from home Competitive salary, higher than Te Whatu Ora or Corrections Benefits, including external supervision, professional development, registration and insurance costs, MacBook and iPhone Supportive team environment with a CEO who values and respects our mahi (work) A role that genuinely serves people – our clients rate us highly, with an average satisfaction rating of over 9/10! Psychology-led, values-driven organisation that respects your profession and wellbeing ​ ​ You will have: Full registration under the clinical scope with the New Zealand Psychologist Board (non-negotiable) Minimum availability of 24 hours per week Passion for empowering people and a commitment to person-centred, ethical care Openness to learn and grow, regardless of experience level Preferred: 2+ years’ experience in a multidisciplinary mental health service, e.g., Te Whatu Ora. Lived experience is considered an asset to the position Applications from underrepresented demographics in psychology are encouraged. We’re a rainbow-friendly, neurodivergent-friendly practice, and we offer universal and specific accommodations to our team, such as providing interview questions in advance. If you happen to practice from a Te Ao Māori lens we also work with Iwi and may connect you with meaningful Kaupapa Māori mahi if interested :) Significant experience will be remunerated and title adjustment to "consultant clinical psychologist" accordingly ​ HOW TO APPLY Email info@mindmatters.clinic introducing yourself and explaining why you are interested in the role and working with MindMatters Clinic. Please also provide either a CV or LinkedIn profile that summarises your experience and relevant qualifications. ​ Apply Now

Dr Margaret Sandham Consultant Clinical Psychologist DClinPsych, NZRN, MNZCCP Margaret (she/her) is a consultant clinical psychologist as well as a registered nurse and established researcher with many international publications. Margaret draws on a wealth of experience to provide top-tier consultation, trainings, and professional supervision. Margaret is also an established researcher, with many international publications. ​ Margaret specialises in the areas of mental health, professional supervision, outcome measurement, and palliative care. She has a particular interest in working with people in the health sector. Margaret has been featured on Radio New Zealand and NewsHub, and has published book chapters on mental health and outcome measurement. ​ Margaret has over twenty years of experience as a health professional. Her first experiences as a nurse working in intensive care led to an interest in mental health, which she then brought into her work as a clinical psychologist and academic. Margaret is an established clinician, academic researcher, and is Associate Professor for the prestigious clinical psychology training programmes in New Zealand. ​ Margaret has a warm and open style. She brings together the latest research, her clinical knowledge and life experience to provide high quality services to clients. Born in New Zealand, Margaret has two children and a Fox Terrier dog. She enjoys spending the weekends in the garden, bush, or sea. Margaret is based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, ​ Professional Memberships: ​ New Zealand Psychologist Board (NZPB) New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists (NZCCP) Nursing Council of New Zealand

Dr Vanessa Beavan Consultant Clinical Psychologist DClinPsych, MNZCCP Vanessa (she/her) is a highly regarded clinician offering supportive professional supervision to leaders, as well as short-term psychological intervention for employees experiencing wellbeing challenges. Vanessa has been featured in the New Zealand Herald as an expert on working with those experiencing severe unwellness. She has also contributed to book chapters and published multiple international journal papers on topics such as gender and mental health, and people's lived experience of recovery. Vanessa has taught at Universities in Australia and New Zealand, including teaching postgraduate clinical psychology at the Australian College of Applied Psychology and in the postgraduate psychology programme at Waikato University. Vanessa’s style is warm and person-centred. Drawing on her experience in public and private mental health settings, she tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of organisations and individuals. ​ Outside of her mahi (work), Vanessa enjoys trips in the great outdoors with her whānau. Vanessa is based in Kemureti Cambridge, Waikato. ​ Professional memberships: New Zealand Psychologist Board (NZPB) New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists (NZCCP) ​