Private Therapy Services

Flexible and Personalised Private Therapy Services

Private Self-Funded Services

Privately paid therapy offers several significant advantages that can lead to better, more personalised care and long-term mental health improvements. Southern Alps Psychology has private providers available who can provide private therapy sessions.. The cost for these services can be negotiated by each provider but starts at $120 + GST per session and up to $220 + GST per session depending on qualifications and experience.

Online Trauma Sensitive Yoga

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Trauma Informed Yoga

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Trauma Sensitive Art Group

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Women’s Weekend Wellness Retreat

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Meet Our Providers

Meet the specialists dedicated to guiding you with professionalism and compassion.

Jane Ryan

Timaru District
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Janet Meyer

(Social Worker)
Waimate District
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Jenna Cowan

(ACC Sensitive Claims Services / Clinical Supervision / Private Therapy Services)
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Joeline Ratana

(Cultural Advisors)
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Katherine Lee

(Private Therapy Services / Psychology Assessments / Registered Psychologist)
Christchurch City
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Kathy Guidi

(Group Therapy)
Christchurch City
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Katie Wiseman

Waimate District & Timaru District
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Kereama Carmody

(Cultural Advisors)
Christchurch City
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Leigh Marsden

(Group Therapy)
Timaru District
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Our Psychological Services

At Southern Alps Psychology, we provide personalised support for individuals, families, and groups, using evidence-based methods and a compassionate approach to foster well-being.

Equine Therapy

Equine therapy has been used to treat anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, addiction, depression, PTSD and many other mental health conditions, and, in addition to targeting symptoms of those disorders, is theorized to help people build confidence, self-awareness, and empathy. Please visit our website to contact our Equine team for further information www.scp-equinetherapy.co.nz

Psychiatry

Southern Alps Psychology has its own psychiatrist provider and works with MindFrame NZ to provide privately funded psychiatric assessments throughout Aotearoa/New Zealand when required.

Clinical Supervision

Clinical supervision is a special type of professional support that develops and enhances the practice of professionals, which keeps them and their clients ethically safe and upskilled. All of South Coast Psychology practitioners receive clinical supervision. Our Clinical Supervisors include:

Psychology Assessments

Southern Alps Psychology provides assessments for children, adolescents and adults experiencing learning, behavioural, social and/or emotional difficulties which are impacting on their home, social, educational, or vocational lives.

Group Therapy

ACC sensitive claims clients ​If you have an approved ACC sensitive claim – ACC provides in addition to your individual therapy an extra 32h each year for adjacent group therapy. Southern Alps Psychology provides a range of Group Therapy programmes which include: Community and corporate groups The groups offered above and a variety of bespoke group skill…

ACC Cultural Advisors

Southern Alps Psychology values diversity and difference therefore we seek cultural supervision and advice. Some of these advisors can provide cultural advice services to clients and clinicians alike. The cost of cultural advice is koha of a range between $125-$ 220. Sometimes this cost can be covered or partially funded by ACC or other funders.…

ACC Sensitive Claims Services

Through the ACC Sensitive Claims Service we offer fully funded support, treatment and assessment services for survivors of sexual abuse or assault. Our Named Service Providers are skilled, experienced, and qualified professionals, including: Additionally, if relevant to your sensitive claim we have qualified and experienced Service Providers to support your recovery, including: We can access…