Empowering you to live your best life
At Empowerment Psychology, we are a specialist clinic providing ADHD, autism, and AuDHD assessments in Auckland and across New Zealand, with no waitlist. Our team of Clinical Psychologists and Registered Psychologists offers comprehensive, neuroaffirming assessments and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. We use a clear, structured process to provide accurate diagnoses and practical recommendations tailored to your needs. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or looking for answers, we’re here to help you gain clarity, build skills, and move forward with confidence.
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Kia Ora, meet the Empowerment Psychology Team
At Empowerment Psychology, our multidisciplinary team of Clinical Psychologists, Counselling Psychologists, and Educational Psychologists specialises in ADHD, autism, and AuDHD assessments and therapy in Auckland and across New Zealand. We provide evidence-based, neuroaffirming care for children, adolescents, and adults, with expertise in comprehensive psychological assessments, diagnosis, and ongoing therapy. Our team is committed to delivering clear, structured assessment processes and practical recommendations tailored to each client’s needs. Led by Dr Missy Wolfman, a Clinical Psychologist specialising in ADHD and autism, our clinic has grown into a trusted provider of neurodevelopmental assessments and psychological support both in-person in Auckland and nationwide via telehealth.
- 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, such as ADHD, Autism and AuDHD. 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 without and 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
missy@empowerment-psychology.com
80 College Hill,
Freemans Bay, Auckland
Clinic hours:
We are only available by booking only. No walk-ins.
We have psychologists available Monday to Saturday including evening telehealth appointments.
New inquiries/referrals are triaged during weekdays only. Please allow 2 working days.