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Jane Lennan
B.A., M.A.(Hons), PG Dip.Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychologist – NZ Registered
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF GAINS PSYCHOLOGY & CONSULTING SERVICES
Jane is a Clinical Psychologist who has broad-based experience and currently has special interests in the rehabilitation of people living with pain, disability and in the psychological problems of childhood. As well as clinical work, Jane has held senior management positions within the Hawke's Bay District Health Board, as Head of Psychology Department, and as Quality Advisor to Community Health Services - the latter as a fulltime position for three years. She retains an interest in the psychology of management and organisations, and as a Gains Director is actively involved in business management. Jane is a member of the New Zealand Psychological Society and the College of Clinical Psychologists. She has been a registered psychologist since 1983. | Cath Hunter
B.Soc.Science., M.A.(Hons), PG Dip.Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychologist – NZ Registered
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF GAINS PSYCHOLOGY & CONSULTING SERVICES
Cath is a Clinical Psychologist who has received specialist training in the area of traumatic brain injury, including neuropsychological assessment and intervention, and has a special interest in rehabilitation and elderly issues including dementia. Cath is a member of the New Zealand Psychology Society, the National Academy of Neuropsychologists and the International Psychogerentological Association. She has been a registered psychologist since 1995. | Wolfgang Greve
PG Dip.Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychologist - NZ Registered
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF GAINS PSYCHOLOGY & CONSULTING SERVICES
Wolfgang is a Clinical Psychologist who has special interests in neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation, addictions and childhood disorders. Wolfgang is a member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists. He has been a registered psychologist since 1983. | Wanda Morris
B.A., M.A.(Hons), Industrial-Organisational Psychologist - NZ Registered
Wanda is an Industrial-Organisational Psychologist who has specialist training and experience in a number of areas including personnel selection and performance management, leadership and executive coaching/mentoring, and change management. Her previous employment as the Director of Psychology in the Royal New Zealand Air Force and as an HR Manager in a large corporate, has honed her ability to successfully work with individuals and organisations to maximise their effectiveness within the business environment. Wanda has been a registered psychologist since 1996. | Ursula Bruin
Dip. Psychotherapy, MNZAC, DAPAANZ, Bachelor of Applied Science (BASS) (Psychotherapy), Psychotherapist and Counsellor
Ursula is a Psychotherapist who has completed her degree and has experience working in mental health services, particularly with adolescents and young adults, but also enjoys, and has experience of, working with adults. She has special interests in working with addictions and recovery from sexual abuse trauma. Ursula is a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors and the Drug and Alcohol Practitioners’ Association Aotearoa New Zealand. | | | Melissa Porritt
B.Soc.Science., PG Dip.Sci., M.Sc.(Hons), PG.Dip.Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychologist - NZ Registered
Melissa is a Clinical Psychologist who completed her training at the University of Otago. She has an interest in neuropsychology and general adult mental health - especially depression and anxiety, and also adjustment difficulties in chronic illness (including pain management). Melissa works frequently with older adults to address mental health issues, including grief and adjustment difficulties, along with cognitive impairments including those induced by dementia and stroke. Melissa is a member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists (NZCCP) and is based in our Lower Hutt office. Annabel Ramsay
B.Sc.(Hons), M.Sc., PG Dip.Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychologist – NZ Registered
Annabel is a Clinical Psychologist who completed her training at Victoria University. She has a range of clinical interests, especially in the areas of adult mental health and adolescent mental health. Annabel is a member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists (NZCCP). She is based in our Lower Hutt office. | Bhavna Nagar
B.A.(Hons), M.Sc.(Clinical Psychology), Clinical Psychologist - NZ Registered
Bhavna joined us from South Africa and has been a Clinical Psychologist since 2003. Bhavna has assisted in running an inpatient substance abuse unit and enjoys working with adults with adjustment difficulties, mood disorders, and pain management. She also works with elderly people who have emotional health issues. Bhavna is a member of the NZ Psychological Society and the Institute of Clinical Psychololgy. | Edmond Otis
B.A., M.S., MFT, Psychotherapist
A new resident of New Zealand, Edmond is a licensed Psychotherapist with 18 years' experience working with a broad range of clients and as a clinical supervisor. He specialises in brief, solution-oriented therapy. Before coming to New Zealand, Edmond was an award-winning senior lecturer at the University of California at Riverside. In addition to his clinical work with Gains, Edmond is currently a senior lecturer in Health and Sport Science at EIT. | Nicky Wilson
B.Sc., PG.Dip.Sci, M.Sc., PG Dip.Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychologist - NZ Registered
Nicky is a Clinical Psychologist who completed her training at the University of Otago. Nicky has a broad range of experience in the assessment and treatment of mental health and behavioural problems. She has special interests in neuropsychology, and in assessment and intervention with children with developmental disorders. Nicky is a member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists. | Klara Kiss
M.Sc.(Clinical Psychology), Clinical Psychologist - NZ Registered
Klara completed her training in the US and has been practising in New Zealand since 2002. She has assisted individuals and families struggling with a wide range of difficulties in varied outpatient settings. Klara's main interests include helping trauma survivors and adults who struggle with stress, adjustment reactions and problems, anxiety, and depression. She is a member of the New Zealand Psychological Society. | Marie Young
B.A., M.A.(Hons), PG Dip.Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychologist - NZ Registered
Marie is a Clinical Psychologist who is experienced in the field of elderly, neuropsychology and general mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Marie works primarily with adults. She is a member of the New Zealand Psychological Society and was first registered in 1996. Stephanie Dillon
B.App.Sci., B.Sc.(Hons), Doctoral Candidate Clinical Psychology - NZ Registered
Stephanie began working for Gains in early 2010 as an Intern Psychologist. In addition to working at Gains, she is completing her PhD with Massey University. Prior to these endeavours, Stephanie was employed for ten years with youth at risk, adult offenders and their families. She has extensive experience working with individuals who display sexually inappropriate behaviour. Her other areas of interest are neuropsychology, behavioural difficulties for young people, and working with individuals and families who have experienced abuse. Stephanie is a member of the New Zealand Psychological Society and a clinical member of the Australia New Zealand Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers. | | Our service is supported by a strong administrative support team who ensure front and back office systems work smoothly. | Leeanne Fowler
Leeanne has been employed as a financial administrator for Gains Psychology since early 2005. Prior to working at Gains, Leeanne has worked in administration at a special needs school, and has been employed in debt recovery with the IRD. Leeanne works predominately in the finance section of Gains business - invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. | Lyn Harding
Lyn has been associated with Gains Psychology since its establishment, and prior to that had worked part time for one of the Directors for approximately five years. She is responsible for overseeing administrative and booking systems for the greater Napier area, coordinating our fortnightly Gisborne clinics, and providing administrative support to our Lower Hutt team. Lyn has had many years experience with administrative and secretarial duties. She enjoys client contact and strives to support your initial contacts with Gains Psychology in a helpful and sensitive manner. Hannah Hales
Hannah joined the administration team after working in Hastings over several years in a variety of roles including PA, administrative and finance. She is committed to upholding the philosophy and objectives of Gains Psychology, assisting clients toward achieving the maximum benefit from our services. Barbara Griffin
Barbara is a part-time member of our busy administration team, working 2 1/2 days a week. She has previously worked extensively in management roles involving finance, personnel, administration and technology, and is committed to providing the best possible service, not only to our clients but all to all Gains personnel. |
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