Clinical psychologists are more “active” than psychotherapists and counsellors. Most specialise in one or more areas of clinical practice and develop high levels of specific expertise. Clinical psychologists in New Zealand do not prescribe medication. They have a good understanding of relevant medicines and will be able to identify when you should consult your doctor for medical help and be able to provide advice to your doctor on suitable medication
The Bealey Centre offers assessments for adult ADHD (18+). An assessment for ADHD usually takes 1-2 sessions and a report based on the assessment is then written. In order to diagnose ADHD one has to show that the symptoms have been present prior to 12 years of age, therefore it will be necessary to talk to someone who knew you as a child and it is helpful if you have school reports available.
The fee for this is dependent on how much time this takes, which is usually between 7-8 hours. The charge per hour is $200, and therefore the entire process is likely to cost between $1400- $1600. This will need to be paid prior to the assessment.
Please note that we do not prescribe or provide special authority numbers for ADHD. This has to be done by a Psychiatrist.
The Bealey Centre is currently unable to take on any new ACC Sensitive Claims clients. If you have previously seen someone on the team through ACC, we recommend that you contact that person directly. Otherwise please contact the ACC website findsupport.co.nz
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Clinical psychologists are more “active” than psychotherapists and counsellors. Most specialise in one or more areas of clinical practice and develop high levels of specific expertise. Clinical psychologists in New Zealand do not prescribe medication. They have a good understanding of relevant medicines and will be able to identify when you should consult your doctor for medical help and be able to provide advice to your doctor on suitable medication
To practice as a psychologist in New Zealand it is necessary to be registered by the Psychologists Board. It takes a minimum of six years university training to become a clinical psychologist, the same amount of time as a medical degree. A clinical psychologist may provide counselling and psychotherapy but will also draw from rigorous scientific research to ensure that treatments are effective and well matched to what the client needs and wants.
A psychiatrist has studied medicine first, then gone on to specialise in mental illness. Psychiatrists must be registered as medical practitioners. They often prescribe medications. In practice, psychiatrists and clinical psychologists often work together.Psychotherapists - In New Zealand, psychotherapy commonly refers to psychological therapies that are based on so-called psychodynamic theories of human behaviour and personality. These theories emphasise the importance of unconscious mental processes, early childhood experiences, and the role of emotions in shaping behaviour.
Counselling, as a professional occupation, arose not from the clinic but from more social settings: it reflects the need for one person to seek out help or advice from another person. Counselling focuses on helping people resolve “normal” problems rather than mental health problems. In New Zealand it has not traditionally been associated with qualifications in psychology, or with any particular form of training, although this is gradually changing.
Coaching, like counselling, is meant to help “healthy” clients. Instead of helping them solve problems, coaching focuses on helping persons utilise their abilities more effectively than they have previously and is often used in business settings with executives. No license or official registration is needed to practice coaching.
