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Narelle Nichelsen
Psychologist (NZ reg.)

Now available in Mount Wellington for consultations on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Narelle works alongside young people, couples, and whānaus to create a safe conversational space. She helps her clients talk about change that enhances the resilience and well-being of both the individual and the family. Narelle draws on a person-centered practice that encourages open communication, and self-reflection and teaches emotional regulation and coping skills in a non-judgemental and supportive environment. 

Her counselling expertise draws upon a range of approaches including, motivational interviewing, conflict resolution, solution-focused, cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, strengths-based, interactive drawing therapy and sand play therapy. 

Originally trained as a nurse, she has worked in counselling in Australia and New Zealand since 1996 and is an experienced group facilitator and educator. Narelle enjoys coaching parents to break stuck patterns in family dynamics. She is also an expert at providing skills and an understanding that assists families in building resilience and support.

Narelle has experience working in the following areas:

• gaming and other addictions
• compulsive type behaviours
• mood disturbances (e.g. anxiety and depression)
• parent coaching to break stuck patterns
• family dynamic counselling

Zenat (Zee) Ally

Clinical Psychologist (NZ reg.)

Coming soon for consultations in Ellerslie

Zee is a passionate Clinical Psychologist committed to promoting mental well-being and fostering personal growth in young adults, adolescents, and children aged 7-18.

Zee provides tailored assessment and treatment with a therapeutic approach that integrates evidence-based practices, drawing from Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Brief Dynamic Therapy, and Mentalization Therapy.

Throughout Zee’s professional journey, she has experienced diverse settings, including roles at the Regional Youth Forensic Service (Kari Centre) at Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, the Perinatal and CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health) units in Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar, and the Department of Correctional Services and private practice in South Africa. Zee’s most recent role was as a specialist conducting neurodevelopmental and cognitive assessments with the Starship Community team. Additionally, she has provided specialised trauma intervention and assessment services through ACC sensitive claims and psychological services.

These experiences have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of clinical, correctional, youth forensic, maternal mental health, and neurodevelopmental fields.

Zee’s areas of interest include the following neurodevelopmental assessments to support complex challenges for children and their families:

• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Global Development Delay (GDD) / Intellectual, cognitive disorders (ID)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Qualifications

• Certificate in Youth Forensic Psychiatry, Medical and Health Sciences
• Masters Social Science, Clinical Psychology (First Class Honours)
• Bachelor of Social Science Honours Psychology (Summa cum Laude)
• Bachelor of Social Science Honours Industrial Relations
• Bachelor of Social Science

Professional Memberships

• NZ College of Clinical Psychologists: Full Member of the College (MNZCCP)
• New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPSS)
• NZSIGN: Membership with New Zealand Special Interest Group in Neuropsychology
• ACC registered