Psychologist

Psychology is about the functioning of brain and behaviour, our emotions, thoughts; who we are and what is important to us. Resilience, relationships, values and motivation are all psychological concepts. All Registered Psychologists have completed masters and/or doctoral level training (around eight years at University) as well as practical traini... ng in the professional role of a psychologists. Psychologists are required to keep current with their knowledge of psychological techniques and the science of what works. The key organisations to which psychologists belong in New Zealand are the Psychological Society and the NZ College of Clinical Psychologists. Psychologists work under a shared code of ethics and are required to act in line with the code. Some psychologists have registration in a specific scope of practice (clinical, educational or orgnisational) and others have a general scope of registration. All psychologists have specific areas of interest and expertise. Psychologists apply their knowledge of psychological concepts, science and advanced skills across a range of environments and applications. Psychologists are specifically involved as experts in the assessment and treatment of mental health problems and offending behaviour, in determining and managing the psychological consequences of injury and chronic health conditions, in understanding learning and cognition, in the workplace, understanding family functioning and performance in sports, work and military settings. Psychologists have advanced training in psychological assessment, including use of psychometric tests and structured methods. Private psychological services are in the range of $150 to $220 plus GST per hour. Assessment is at the higher end of this pricing due to the use of standardised psychometric tests. Please note, each of the psychologists runs their own business and manages their own charge-out rate.Read More