EDUCATIONAL AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Who We Are
What we do
Embrace Psychology Mission and Vision:
At Embrace Psychology, our mission is to provide a collaborative service that is tailored to your needs. We approach our work with compassion, recognising the different needs and characteristics of our clients.
Our vision is to offer a service where people feels understood and supported while we offer solutions applicable and suited to the person's circumstances.
We believe in Aroha, Whakawhanaungatanga and Whakamanatanga.
How can we suport you
We can assist with:
- Behavior and learning difficulties
- Formal behaviour and learning assessments.
- Neuropsychological assessments (NEW SERVICE).
- Skill building (social skills, managing impulsivity)
- Emotion Regulation, mild to moderate anxiety.
- Parenting skills
- Skills Training Workshops for school and organisations.
Meet the psychologist
About Carolina:
"Hi, I'm Carolina, a registered Educational Psychologist and currently training to become a registered neuropsychologist.
Beginning as a behaviour specialist and transitioning to a psychologist, I have collected more than 11 years of experience working with families and people with diverse needs.
I enjoy using my skills to support young people, parents, and the wider community, transforming challenging situations into cooperative spaces where achieving the best outcome for the person is prioritised".
Beyond my profession, I'm a mother of two and described myself as a quirky joyous person. I have a passion for reading and spend my spare time doing the things I love the most, reading, spending time with my family and enjoying nature.
Training and knowledge:
Some of my additional training includes: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Level 4 Standard Stepping Stones Triple P accreditation, Positive Approaches to Behaviour Support (PABS); Motivational Interviewing, Child Protection (Level 3),Trauma Informed Care, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Compassionate Focused CBT and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT skills).