About Us
Discover the heart behind Insightful Practice
Welcome to Insightful Practice, where therapeutic presence and relationships are at the heart of our approach.
Founded by Dr. Ryan, a seasoned psychologist with nearly two decades of experience, we believe in pluralistic and integrative frameworks to address human challenges and suffering.
Vision
Our vision at Insightful Practice is to be the leading psychology practice in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We are committed to diversity, flexibility, and growth, striving to create a practice that welcomes all and adapts to the changing needs of our community.
Mission
At Insightful Practice, our mission is clear: to provide a client-centred approach to anyone seeking psychology services. We achieve this by fostering respect for individuals, maintaining a caring stance, upholding integrity in therapeutic relationships, and tirelessly advocating for social justice.
Your experienced coach to well-being
My name is Ryan and I have almost 20 years of combined academic and psychology practice experience in New Zealand and abroad. My practice is founded within the pluralistic (different ways to solve a problem) and integrative (combining what works) frameworks.
I subscribe to the idea that human challenges and suffering are associated with our social and ecological environments. We are active agents of our realities and we co-create symbols and meanings vital to our human existence and flourishing.
NZPB: Registered Psychologist
NZPsS: Full Member
ACC: ISSC Specialist Assessment
ACC: ISSC Treatment
APA: International Member
DAPAANZ: Registered Professional
Qualifications:
PhD in Health Psychology
University of Auckland
MSc in Clinical Psychology
De La Salle University
BSc in Psychology
Colegio de San Juan de Letran
PGDip in Psychological Practice
Massey University
PGDip in Mental Health and Addictions
Auckland University of Technology
Additional information you might like to know
If your question is not here please feel free to get in touch to find out more.
Psychology session costs and fees?
Our psychology service fees are affordable but competitive, considering bills, clinic rent, automation, miscellaneous, case management and more than 15 years of training and studying psychology. Sessions are 50 minutes long for any Psychology interventions, consultation/supervision, or screening/assessment.
- Private Psychology Session 205 NZD (with GST)
- Private Psychology Assessment 205 NZD (with GST)
- Private Psychology Couple Session 230 NZD (with GST)
- Private Consultation / Supervision 150 NZD (with GST)
- Workplace counselling (EAP covered)
- ACC counselling and assessment (ACC covered)
- PHO psychology session (PHO covered)
- Child and Youth psychology session (Gumboot Friday covered)
* We do not have affiliations with Southern Cross Insurance
* Payments should be made through bank transfer within the week after attending a psychology session.
Account Name: Insightful Practice
Bank Account: ANZ 01-0666-0316554-01
(GST enabled IRD 117-693-295)
Are referrals accepted?
We accept self-referrals, GP-referrals and Psychiatrist referrals.
Can I cancel my session?
When unexpected events happen, please email us at rsdpsychologist@gmail.com as soon as possible. There is a 50% charge if sessions are not cancelled within 48 hours.
Are the sessions confidential?
Confidentiality protects our sessions following the New Zealand Psychologists Board Code of Ethics, the Health Practitioners Competency Act, the Health Information and the Privacy Act.
- Exceptions to confidentiality include concerns that you are at risk to yourself or others, and your psychologist is obliged to act. Lastly, psychologists are supervised, and aspects of your sessions might be considered for service monitoring and safety.
Can I change my consent details?
Yes! at any stage of your psychology session your consent can be changed or revised dependent on your needs, just tell your psychologist about your circumstances.
Take the first step towards growth by scheduling an appointment today!
