Our team

The people who do the work.

A team of forty registered psychologists and allied health professionals across Aotearoa. Filter by profession or search by name. Read the bios. Choose the person whose approach fits what you need.

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Adam Teo, Psychologist at 3 Big Things

Adam Teo


Psychologist

Supervisor / Coach Mandarin

Adam's diverse skill set and cultural expertise enable him to provide tailored and effective support to his clients, ensuring their unique needs are met. His commitment to fostering understanding and promoting mental…

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Adina Smith, Psychologist at 3 Big Things

Adina Smith


Psychologist

Supervisor / Coach

Adina is a registered psychologist with a doctorate in clinical psychology. She has worked across government organisations, including forensic services, as well as in practice management roles supporting psychologists…

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Arwen Markwick, Clinical Psychologist at 3 Big Things

Arwen Markwick


Clinical Psychologist

Supervisor / Coach

Arwen (Ngāti Māhanga) is a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist, registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board. She holds a BA(Hons) and a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from the University of Auckland,…

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Bonnie Lovich-Howitt, Counsellor at 3 Big Things

Bonnie Lovich-Howitt


Counsellor

Supervisor / Coach

Bonnie Lovich-Howitt is a DAPAANZ Registered Counsellor/Practitioner and External Supervisor for Clinical and Peer Support External Supervision. Her expertise has been recognised nationally and internationally—she has…

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Bridget Piper, Psychologist at 3 Big Things

Bridget Piper


Psychologist

Supervisor / Coach

Bridget is New Zealand trained and a registered Educational Psychologist with experience working in a range of contexts both in NZ and overseas. Her family are neurodivergent, and Bridget brings this lived experience to…

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Carol Parkinson, Social Worker at 3 Big Things

Carol Parkinson


Social Worker

Supervisor / Coach

Registered social worker and professional supervisor, supporting practitioners in the helping professions with compassion fatigue, boundaries, and self-care.

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Casey Williams, Psychologist at 3 Big Things

Casey Williams


Psychologist

Casey was born and raised in Whanganui and later moved to Wellington, where she pursued studies in Psychology, Criminology, and Addictions. For her Master's thesis, she explored the reasons why young people in New…

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Chris Scott, Psychologist / Director at 3 Big Things

Chris Scott


Psychologist / Director

Supervisor / Coach
What changes wellbeing at work is not more support. It is fewer reasons to need it.
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Clare Bennett, Psychologist at 3 Big Things

Clare Bennett


Psychologist

Supervisor / Coach

Clare has a passion for helping others and sees her role as an enabler, placing the person at the centre. Clare will work together to understand your needs, navigate challenges, and identify a way forward. “Life is busy…

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Dion Ngatoa, Registered Nurse at 3 Big Things

Dion Ngatoa


Registered Nurse

Supervisor / Coach

Registered nurse and mental health supervisor, with postgraduate expertise across child and adolescent, forensic, and addiction mental health care.

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Janetta Whaley, Social Worker at 3 Big Things

Janetta Whaley


Social Worker

Supervisor / Coach

Janetta is a registered social worker and life coach who has helped many individuals create more harmonious and balanced lives. Her approach focuses on supporting people to let go of limiting beliefs and discover their…

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Jean de Bruyne, Psychologist at 3 Big Things

Jean de Bruyne


Psychologist

Supervisor / Coach

Jean is an experienced psychologist whose diverse ethnic background and work experience in other cultures gives her a deep perspective on working with people from various cultural contexts. Through her guidance, clients…

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Jemma Vivian, Psychologist at 3 Big Things

Jemma Vivian


Psychologist

Supervisor / Coach

Jemma is a registered psychologist with extensive experience across the NGO, healthcare, and disability sectors. She works collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds, creating a warm, safe environment where…

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Jessica Fergusson, Social Worker/Counsellor at 3 Big Things

Jessica Fergusson


Social Worker/Counsellor

Supervisor / Coach

Reaching out for support can feel like a big and vulnerable step—especially when life already feels heavy. Jessica understands that asking for help isn't always easy, particularly for those who have spent years carrying…

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Joe Seniloli, Social Worker at 3 Big Things

Joe Seniloli


Social Worker

Supervisor / Coach

Joe is a qualified registered social worker with expertise in case consulting and community engagement. He is of Fijian and Samoan descent, resides in South-East Auckland, and has a passion for utilising Pasifika…

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Jon Moore, Psychologist at 3 Big Things

Jon Moore


Psychologist

Supervisor / Coach

Jon has over 15 years of experience as a teacher and psychologist, holding an annual practising certificate with the New Zealand Psychologists Board as a registered psychologist. He brings a wealth of expertise in…

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Juciele Stander, Counsellor at 3 Big Things

Juciele Stander


Counsellor

Supervisor / Coach

Juciele is a counsellor and supervisor with a background as an AOD/Addictions Practitioner. Her work is grounded in aroha and manaaki, with a strong focus on creating safe, non-judgemental spaces where people feel seen,…

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Katie-Marie Jervis, Psychologist at 3 Big Things

Katie-Marie Jervis


Psychologist

Supervisor / Coach

I am a registered psychologist based in New Zealand/Aotearoa, proudly practicing since 2009. Originally from the UK, I moved to New Zealand in 2008, embracing a new chapter in both my professional and personal life. My…

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Kristy Haslam, Psychologist at 3 Big Things

Kristy Haslam


Psychologist

Supervisor / Coach

Kristy is a senior psychologist with experience working across education, disability, and healthcare settings. She has developed expertise in both clinical and leadership roles throughout her career. Kristy's practice…

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Laura Hook, Psychologist at 3 Big Things

Laura Hook


Psychologist

Supervisor / Coach

Laura is an accomplished psychologist with extensive experience across a range of sectors. Laura provides supervision and coaching to psychologists and professionals, fostering professional growth and enhancing client…

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Lisa Barr, Psychologist at 3 Big Things

Lisa Barr


Psychologist

Supervisor / Coach

Lisa is a registered psychologist in private practice with experience working across a range of sectors including NGO, Te Whatu Ora, Ministry of Justice, and healthcare and disability sectors. She has a special interest…

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Manon Van Esch, Social Worker at 3 Big Things

Manon Van Esch


Social Worker

Supervisor / Coach

Manon is a New Zealand registered social worker. She has over 25 years of extensive work experience in both clinical and leadership roles within mental health and disability services, public sector and community…

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Mary McCaffrey, Social Worker at 3 Big Things

Mary McCaffrey


Social Worker

Supervisor / Coach

Mary is an experienced professional with over 30 years in social work, brief intervention, probation services, group facilitation, supervision, training, and management. Her career spans both statutory organizations and…

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Michelle Fowler, Registered Nurse at 3 Big Things

Michelle Fowler


Registered Nurse

Supervisor / Coach

Michelle is a New Zealand registered nurse and DAPAANZ clinical supervisor who has been active in the mental health and addiction field at both local and national levels for many years. With over 28 years of experience…

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Michelle Stevens, Speech Language Therapist at 3 Big Things

Michelle Stevens


Speech Language Therapist

Supervisor / Coach

Michelle (she/her) is a New Zealand registered speech language therapist. She has over 20 years of experience working across government sectors with both children and adults. Michelle has experience in child language,…

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Naomi McLean, Counsellor at 3 Big Things

Naomi McLean


Counsellor

Supervisor / Coach

Naomi is an experienced counsellor who has worked across agencies, schools, corporate health, and with ACC, supporting people through a wide range of life experiences and challenges. She believes that real change…

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Narelle Nichelsen, Psychologist at 3 Big Things

Narelle Nichelsen


Psychologist

Supervisor / Coach

Narelle is a registered Counselling Psychologist who values a non-judgmental space and works with people's strengths to identify areas for growth and change. Her practice is person-centred, encouraging open…

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Rachel Scaife, Counsellor at 3 Big Things

Rachel Scaife


Counsellor

Supervisor / Coach

Rachel brings more than 25 years of experience working face-to-face with clients facing alcohol and drug challenges. Her extensive background includes supporting both individuals on their recovery journey and their…

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Sean Versteegh, Clinical Psychologist / Director at 3 Big Things

Sean Versteegh


Clinical Psychologist / Director

Supervisor / Coach
Most people want to do good work. The question is whether the conditions let them.
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Serena Lyders, Bi-Cultural Supervisor at 3 Big Things

Serena Lyders


Bi-Cultural Supervisor

Supervisor / Coach

Serena is a qualified primary bilingual teacher and experienced social service professional with a distinguished academic background. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Business Management, majoring in Māori…

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Tania Antiss, Clinical Psychologist at 3 Big Things

Tania Antiss


Clinical Psychologist

Supervisor / Coach

Senior clinical psychologist with 25+ years’ experience, a special interest in professional and clinical supervision, and a Te Tiriti-informed approach.

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Wendy Fraser, Social Worker at 3 Big Things

Wendy Fraser


Social Worker

Supervisor / Coach

Wendy is a New Zealand registered social worker with over 20 years of clinical experience in care and protection, mental health, and disability services. Throughout her career as a Senior Clinical Social Worker and…

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Wendy Ryan, Psychologist at 3 Big Things

Wendy Ryan


Psychologist

Supervisor / Coach

Wendy has been working as a psychologist for almost a decade. She was originally a teacher in South Africa and then changed course after moving to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2010. She retrained in educational psychology -…

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Denise Holloway


Psychologist

Supervisor / Coach

Denise has over 30 years of practical experience as a teacher both in NZ and abroad and nearly 20 years as a registered educational psychologist. She is passionate about helping people believe in themselves and reach…

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Elise Askey


Dietitian

Supervisor / Coach

Elise is a registered Dietitian with over 7 years’ experience, working in a range of sectors including: healthcare, disability, private practice, industry and Te Whatu Ora. She has a special interest in supervision,…

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Juliet Mills


Counsellor

Supervisor / Coach

Juliet is an experienced Addictions Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, and Group Facilitator specializing in mental health and substance abuse. With nine years of dedicated experience, she brings a holistic and supportive…

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May-Lee Chong


Psychologist

Supervisor / Coach

May-Lee is a New Zealand trained Clinical Psychologist from Auckland who has been supervising professionals from diverse workforces since 2016. She brings specialist training in the assessment and treatment of mental…

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Miriam Munoz-McKinney


Social Worker

Supervisor / Coach

As a registered social worker with SWRB and ANZASW, I bring 17 years of dedicated practice within New Zealand, working across a wide range of communities and cultures. My roots trace back to Chile, but I have called New…

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Raji Balachandran


Psychologist

Supervisor / Coach

Raji is a registered psychologist who is compassionate and skilled in understanding clients' needs. She collaborates with clients and their whānau across all age and cultural groups to resolve internal points of…

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Rose-Marie Lewis


Social Worker

Supervisor / Coach

Rose-Marie is a Social Worker with 10 years' experience who remains passionate about frontline work. She has developed skills as a supervisor over the past few years while maintaining her commitment to concurrent…

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