our team
The People Behind Carson Psychology
Carson Psychology is a specialist clinical psychology practice recognised for its expertise in complex presentations, neurodiversity and formulation-led care.
Our clinicians bring advanced clinical training, extensive professional experience and a shared commitment to the highest standards of psychological practice. We work with children, adolescents, adults, families and professional systems, where presentations require depth of understanding, careful clinical reasoning and an individualised response.
Our approach extends beyond symptom management or diagnostic labels. We consider the interaction between neurodevelopment, mental health, relationships, learning, life experience and environment, to develop clinically meaningful formulations that guide effective assessment, intervention and support.
Our Clinicians
rose carson
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Rose Carson is a Senior Clinical Psychologist, Director of Carson Psychology and Co-Founder of Studio Mindspace. She is also a clinical supervisor, consultant and speaker, with particular expertise in neurodiversity, complex presentations and advanced psychological formulation.
Rose works across clinical, educational and organisational settings, providing specialist assessment, therapy, supervision, consultation and professional development. She has particular interest in presentations that are complex, subtle, overlapping or masked by apparent competence or achievement.
Her areas of expertise include autism, ADHD, trauma, burnout, emotional regulation and executive functioning. Her work considers not only symptoms, but the developmental, relational and environmental factors shaping a person's presentation.
Alongside her clinical practice, Rose provides supervision, consultation and training to psychologists and other health professionals throughout New Zealand. She also works with schools around complex developmental, behavioural, emotional and learning needs.
As a speaker and educator, Rose brings together current research, advanced clinical thinking and practical application, making complex psychological ideas useful and accessible to professionals across a range of settings.
Alana Bishop
Registered Clinical Psychologist
Alana Bishop is a Registered Clinical Psychologist who works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life stress, adjustment difficulties and concerns related to neurodivergence.
She has particular experience in women's health, perinatal and postnatal depression, workplace stress, significant life transitions and ADHD. Her therapeutic work draws primarily on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR.
Alongside private practice, Alana works within the criminal justice sector, giving her experience with complex presentations, diverse life experiences and the broader social and environmental factors influencing psychological wellbeing.
Her clinical style is warm, collaborative and practical, with a focus on developing a clear understanding of what is driving difficulties and what is most likely to support meaningful change.
Hannah Burlison
Hannah
Burlison
Registered Clinical Psychologist
Hannah Burlison is a Registered Clinical Psychologist working with children, adolescents and adults across a range of emotional, behavioural and neurodevelopmental concerns.
She has experience supporting clients with anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, adjustment and major life transitions, as well as ADHD, autism and identity-related concerns. She has a particular interest in working with children, young people and families to develop a shared understanding of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Hannah draws on evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, adapting therapy to the individual's needs, strengths and circumstances.
Her style is warm, collaborative and client-centred, with a strong emphasis on helping clients feel understood and identifying practical, meaningful ways forward.
Hannah offers both in-person and online appointments.
Jamie Stringer
Registered Clinical Psychologist
Jamie Stringer is a Registered Clinical Psychologist who works primarily with adults, providing psychological assessment and therapy across a range of mental health and interpersonal concerns.
Her therapeutic work draws primarily on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Jamie is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), with a particular interest in supporting people experiencing the effects of trauma.
Jamie has experience across both mental health and offence-focused assessment and intervention, including complex presentations in individual and group settings.
Her approach is thoughtful, practical and evidence-based, with a focus on helping clients understand the factors contributing to their difficulties and work towards meaningful, sustainable change.
Melissa Laird
Practice Manager
Melissa Laird is Practice Manager at Carson Psychology, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the practice and helping ensure a welcoming, organised and well-supported experience for clients and clinicians.
She brings extensive experience across professional settings, together with strong organisational, systems and facilitation skills. Melissa also supports the delivery of seminars, contributing a warm, engaging and well-structured presence to the learning environment.
