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Totally Psyched
Private Service, Psychiatry, Mental Health
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51 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Totally Psyched is a family practice that specializes in children and adolescent mental health. Our team of highly trained, friendly and experienced mental health professionals (Psychiatrists, Psychologists & Counsellors) are ready to care for your family/child’s needs when they are suffering and you need help to understand what’s happening or get things back on track.
We provide specialist assessment and therapeutic treatment for families, kids, teens, young adults plus mums and dads, experiencing the following and more:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - assessment, support and therapies (child & parent)
- Anxiety
- Phobias
- Separation Anxiety
- Social Anxiety
- Panic Disorder
- Stress Management, emotional volatility, friendship troubles
- Depression
- Emotional Dysregulation - emotions that are too big to cope with (often in teens)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD): High Functioning/’Aspergers’ - assessment, support and therapies
- Low Self-Esteem/Confidence
- Learning difficulties - educational assessment
- Poor social skills
- Parenting support
- Parent-infant mental health
Our Services
- Individual Mental Health Assessment
- Individual Play &/or Talk-based Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Psychiatric Medication Consultation
- Educational, Academic and/or Neuropsychological Assessment
- Group Therapy Options
- Parenting Support
- Specialist Autism Spectrum (ASD) Assessment
- Specialist ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Assessment
- Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
Staff
Psychiatrists: see below under Consultants
Psychologists & Counsellors:
- Dr Sarah Watson: Clinic Director & Senior Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist
- Dayna Cooper: Clinical Coordinator and Senior Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist
- Bruce Holroyd: Senior Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist
- Paul Barber: Senior Educational Psychologist
- Imogen Scott: Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist
- Claire Baynes: Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist
- Dr Kathryn Rees: Child & Adolescent Psychologist
- Patricia Cruz: Child & Adolescent Psychologist & Neurodevelopmental Specialist
- Lee Willman: Senior Counsellor
- Matthew Peacock: Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist
- Ruby Freeman: Counselling Psychologist
- Jo Hathaway: Counselling Psychologist
- Ivana Draskovic: Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist
- Rosie Curwen: Educational Child Psychologist
- Hannah Mills: Senior Counsellor
- Hannah Eriksen-Gowing: Arts Therapist
- Chloe Knott: Intern Psychologist
Consultants
Note: Please note below that some people are not available at all locations.
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Dr Jessica Henry
Consultant Psychiatrist
Available at 4 Warkworth Street, Warkworth
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Dr Darryl-Lee Prince
Senior Medical Officer - Psychiatry
Available at 51 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland
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Dr Persy Shroff
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Available at 51 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Ph: (09) 320 3086
or Email:
Make an appointment
Make an appointment online here
Referral
GP referrals required for insurance purposes and for adult ADHD assessment referrals (parents only)
Website / App
www.psyched.org.nz
Telehealth and video-consultation options available
Referral Expectations
What to expect - from the first appointment through to completion of therapy. Click here
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
Click on the individual services to find the fees here
Insurance Providers for:
- Southern Cross preferred provider
- NIB insurance preferred provider
- WINZ registered practice
Hours
51 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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| Sat | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Closed 23 Dec — 10 Jan.
Common Conditions / Procedures / Treatments
We all feel some anxiety at some time or other. Anxiety may serve as an alerting signal, warning us of external /internal threats and consequently acting as a prompt to take appropriate action. When anxiety is very severe and present even when there is no threat of any kind, then it interferes with our functioning and can become an illness. In this circumstance, anxiety becomes a disorder characterised by an unpleasant emotion with feelings of fear, threat and impending danger and can be associated with numerous bodily symptoms like breathlessness, trembling, tightness in throat, dry mouth, racing heart and nausea/vomiting. There are varieties of anxiety disorders like panic attacks, phobias (unhealthy fear of something), agoraphobia (fear of open spaces), social anxiety, post-traumatic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. Anxiety can often be associated with a depressive episode. Anxiety disorders are very common and if unrecognised and untreated, can cause severe disability. Treatment Self help: learning techniques like relaxation, distraction and education Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Medication.
We all feel some anxiety at some time or other. Anxiety may serve as an alerting signal, warning us of external /internal threats and consequently acting as a prompt to take appropriate action. When anxiety is very severe and present even when there is no threat of any kind, then it interferes with our functioning and can become an illness. In this circumstance, anxiety becomes a disorder characterised by an unpleasant emotion with feelings of fear, threat and impending danger and can be associated with numerous bodily symptoms like breathlessness, trembling, tightness in throat, dry mouth, racing heart and nausea/vomiting. There are varieties of anxiety disorders like panic attacks, phobias (unhealthy fear of something), agoraphobia (fear of open spaces), social anxiety, post-traumatic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. Anxiety can often be associated with a depressive episode. Anxiety disorders are very common and if unrecognised and untreated, can cause severe disability. Treatment Self help: learning techniques like relaxation, distraction and education Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Medication.
- Self help: learning techniques like relaxation, distraction and education
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Medication.
ADHD is a childhood behavioural disorder characterised by problems with concentration and impulse control. The typical symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour may all be present to an equal degree or one symptom may be dominant with the other two present to a greater or lesser extent.
ADHD is a childhood behavioural disorder characterised by problems with concentration and impulse control. The typical symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour may all be present to an equal degree or one symptom may be dominant with the other two present to a greater or lesser extent.
ADHD is a childhood behavioural disorder characterised by problems with concentration and impulse control. The typical symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour may all be present to an equal degree or one symptom may be dominant with the other two present to a greater or lesser extent.
Depression is a mood disorder. Emotional states like sadness, ‘feeling blue’ or tearfulness are part of normal human experience. Clinical depression is called Major Depression and is characterised by the presence for at least two weeks of symptoms such as depressed mood, diminished interest and pleasure in most activities, change in appetite and weight (these can be increased or decreased) sleep disturbance, fatigue, bodily symptoms (headache, backache etc) poor concentration, feelings of anxiousness, worthlessness, hopelessness, guilt, and suicidal ideation. Depression is a common disorder and about 10-20 % of the population in New Zealand will suffer from depression during their lifetime. Treatment Once depression has been diagnosed by your GP/Psychiatrist, it can be effectively treated by: Antidepressant medication Psychological interventions e.g. counselling (various types) and psychotherapy (talking therapy which is of various types).
Depression is a mood disorder. Emotional states like sadness, ‘feeling blue’ or tearfulness are part of normal human experience. Clinical depression is called Major Depression and is characterised by the presence for at least two weeks of symptoms such as depressed mood, diminished interest and pleasure in most activities, change in appetite and weight (these can be increased or decreased) sleep disturbance, fatigue, bodily symptoms (headache, backache etc) poor concentration, feelings of anxiousness, worthlessness, hopelessness, guilt, and suicidal ideation. Depression is a common disorder and about 10-20 % of the population in New Zealand will suffer from depression during their lifetime. Treatment Once depression has been diagnosed by your GP/Psychiatrist, it can be effectively treated by: Antidepressant medication Psychological interventions e.g. counselling (various types) and psychotherapy (talking therapy which is of various types).
- Antidepressant medication
- Psychological interventions e.g. counselling (various types) and psychotherapy (talking therapy which is of various types).
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Contact Details
51 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland
North Auckland
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(09) 320 3086
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Fax
028 255 60393
Email
Website
for general enquiries e-mail us at admin@psyched.org.nz
Make an appointment online here
Warkworth clinic opening in March 2022 - contact us for appointments available for booking now
51 Hurstmere Road
Takapuna
Auckland 0622
(behind Kiwibank)
Street Address
51 Hurstmere Road
Takapuna
Auckland 0622
(behind Kiwibank)
Postal Address
PO Box 331238
Takapuna
Auckland 0740
4 Warkworth Street, Warkworth
North Auckland
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Phone
(09) 320 3086
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Fax
028 255 60393
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 11:52AM on August 12, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Totally Psyched.