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The Starfish Clinic – Auckland

 

215 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby

ph: 09 376-0434

fax: 09 376-0454

 

 

What we offer?

§ Family therapy

§ Counselling/therapy

§ Behavioural assessments for children

§ Psychiatric assessments

§ Medication reviews

§ Psychological testing

 

 

Referrals

We accept referrals from GPs, schools or others in the community. Families or individuals may also self-refer by contacting us by phone, fax or by completing the referral form on the Starfish home page.

 

Clinicians


 

Dr. Briar McLean (Director) [photo]

Clinical Psychologist

Ph.D., MNZPsS

 

ph: 09 376-0434 mob: 021-654771 briar@starfish.org.nz

postal address: PO Box 147298, Ponsonby

Background

I completed my Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Georgia in the United States. I am registered as a clinical psychologist and a member of the New Zealand Psychological Society.

 

I work with children, adolescents, families and adults. My work is influenced by developmental theory, cognitive-behaviour therapy, family therapies such as narrative and solution-focused therapies, psychodynamic theories and sandtray work.

 

Speciality Areas

§ ACC counselling

§ ADHD

§ Anxiety

§ Aspergers Disorder

§ Attachment and bonding difficulties

§ Child behaviour problems

§ Depression

§ Developmental problems (e.g., toileting, sleeping)

§ EAP (employee assistance programs) counselling

§ Family relationships

§ Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

§ Separation and divorce

 

Appointments

You can make appointments by contacting me by phone at the above numbers, by email or by completing the referral form on the Starfish home page.

 

Fees

Fees are $135 (incl GST) per 50-60 minute session. Payment can be made by cash or cheque at the end of the session. Please give at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel an appointment otherwise a late cancellation fee may be charged.