Carson Psychology provides specialist services for individuals, families, health professionals, schools and organisations.
Our work is evidence-based and formulation-led, with particular expertise in complex presentations involving neurodevelopment, mental health, relationships, learning, physical health and environment.
Carson Psychology is professionally affiliated with Nourish Therapy, supporting coordinated care for complex feeding presentations, including where Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is being considered.
Psychological assessment considers developmental, emotional, sensory, neurodevelopmental and functional factors contributing to restricted eating. Where appropriate, findings can inform collaborative care with Nourish Feeding Therapy and other professionals involved.
Advanced, reflective supervision for psychologists and other health professionals, with a strong focus on formulation, clinical reasoning and complex casework.
Specialist consultation for professionals seeking support with complex assessment, differential diagnosis, formulation, intervention planning or clinical decision-making.
Consultation can help clarify competing hypotheses and develop a more focused clinical plan.
Specialist consultation and collaborative problem-solving for schools supporting students with complex developmental, learning, behavioural or emotional needs.
We help teams understand what is shaping a student's presentation and translate that understanding into practical support.
Evidence-informed workshops, seminars and presentations for psychologists, health professionals, educators, schools and organisations.
Topics may include neurodiversity, complex formulation, executive functioning, emotional regulation, burnout, masking, trauma and responsive intervention.
Comprehensive psychological assessment for children, adolescents and adults with complex developmental, emotional, behavioural, learning or mental health concerns.
Assessment may explore neurodevelopment, cognition, executive functioning, emotional wellbeing, behaviour, learning and adaptive functioning.
Individualised, evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents and adults experiencing emotional, behavioural, developmental or mental health concerns.
Therapy is formulation-led and tailored to the person's developmental profile, circumstances, goals and support needs.
Specialist assessment, formulation and intervention relating to autism, ADHD, executive functioning, emotional regulation, burnout, attention, organisation and adaptive functioning.
Our approach is attentive to presentations that may be subtle or overlooked, including where masking, coping strategies or high achievement have obscured support needs.
Specialist support for families and whānau navigating complex developmental, behavioural or emotional concerns.
This may include parent consultation, psychoeducation, formulation, collaborative problem-solving and liaison with schools or other professionals.
The focus is on building shared understanding and identifying practical ways forward.
Rose provides specialist mental injury assessments under physical injury and sensitive claims pathways.
Carson Psychology is not currently accepting ACC-funded therapy referrals.
Individuals & Families
Organisations & Professionals
For consultancy, supervision, or tailored programme development, we invite you to get in touch to discuss your needs. Services can be provided on a one-off or ongoing basis.
Self-referral is welcome, no GP or third-party referral is required. To enquire about availability for therapy or assessment, please contact us directly.