Empowering you to live your best life
Life can be challenging, and stress is a natural part of being human. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck, reaching out for support is a powerful first step. Speaking with a Clinical Psychologist , Counselling Psychologist, or Psychologist means you’ll receive evidence-based mental health care tailored specifically to your needs. At Empowerment Psychology, our mission is simple: empowering people to thrive. As a neurodiverse-affirming clinic specializing in the assessment and support of ADHD and ASD, we are committed to providing compassionate, individualized care that celebrates neurodiversity. Here, you’ll gain practical skills and strategies to help you move forward and thrive in every aspect of your life.
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Kia Ora, meet the Empowerment Psychology Team
Empowerment Psychology is a dedicated team of clinical, counseling, and general scope psychologists passionate about empowering you to live your best life. We specialize in neurodivergence, offering expert assessment and therapy for ADHD and Autism. We also offer psychological assessment and therapy for wide range of mental health issues, for children, teens and adults. We are committed to providing a truly client-centered experience. Each session is tailored to your specific needs and preferences, ensuring a personalized and effective approach. Our bespoke treatment plans are designed to match your unique way of working and learning. We utilize a range of evidence-based modalities to provide compassionate and effective care. Our goal is to equip you with practical skills and strategies to help you move forward.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Schema Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy (with Dr Missy Wolfman only)
Who do we see?
Kids & Teens
Assessment and therapy for children from 5 years old for a range of issues including low mood, anxiety and neurodevelopmental conditions. Helping your child learn skills and strategies to thrive in their own unique ways
Adults
Feeling stuck, sad and anxious? We’ll work together to get you back on track with your values and goals so you can life your best life.
Organisations
Our team designs personalised psychological workshops and training to strengthen organisational wellbeing and performance.
Mental Health Professionals
Elevate your practice with tailored supervision, training, and workshops. Our on-demand CBT for ADHD course provides the tools you need to effectively empower your ADHD clients.
Fees
Initial Assessment Session with Dr Missy Wolfman or Sam Patel (Senior Clinical Psychologist or Psychologist)
$395
- GST Inclusive
- 80 minutes
- $250 for subsequent 50 minute therapy session with Missy or Sam Patel
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ADHD or ASD, or AuDHD Assessments
Educational/Learning Assessment
From $1650
Mental Healthcare for kids, teens and adults
We are a private mental health clinic and due to limited availability we do not offer urgent or crisis appointments.
For all emergencies, please phone 111.
We have listed the Auckland Region mental health crisis phone numbers below for your convenience:
• Auckland Central: 0800 800 717 (24/7)
• Counties Manukau: (09) 261 3700 or 0800 775 222
• Waitematā: (09) 486 8900
• Henderson: (09) 822 8501
• Rodney: (09) 427 0360
For more information, please refer to this page.
- Anxiety difficulties/disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Mood difficulties/disorders
- Perinatal and postnatal distress and mental health issues
- Adjustment to life stages and difficult circumstances
- Grief and loss
- Stress and burnout
- Trauma and PTSD
- ADHD, autism and AuDHD assessment for children and adults
- Educational/Learning assessment for children and adults
- We work with clients neurodivergence whether formally diagnosed or not
- Southern Cross for those who have Psychology cover – please check your policy. If you do have the right Southern Cross cover, you can see anyone in our team
- WINZ (through your GP)
- Victim Support (Dr Missy Wolfman only)
- Through your employer via Clearhead (Dr Missy Wolfman only)
- Kenzie’s Gift (Dr Missy Wolfman only)
We see children from the age of 5 years old, tweens, teens and adults.
We see children and adults with neurodivergence e.g. ADHD-er and Autistic
We are psychologists, not psychiatrists so we are not able to prescribe medications. We are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions, and provide evidence based psychological treatments. If you need medication e.g. for ADHD we will refer you to our partner psychiatrist(s) or pediatricians (for your children and teenagers)
Yes, you are always welcome to bring a support person to your appointment. However, please let your psychologist know so they can prepare in advance.
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Contact Info
If you're struggling in life, we can help.
missy@empowerment-psychology.com
80 College Hill,
Freemans Bay, Auckland
Clinic hours
We have clinicians available Mondays to Saturdays including after hours telehealth appointments.