Amanda Moore

Hello. I’m a psychologist based in Pinehaven in Upper Hutt. I have a diverse background alongside a range of qualifications. In addition to my mahi I enjoy spending time with whanau, drawing and exploring the natural environment.

I work from a collaborative and strengths’ based approach. I use evidence-based therapies including motivational Interviewing, solutions focussed therapy, ACT,CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies.

Counselling/Therapy Services

I focus on supporting all clients to make achievable and sustainable change in their life. I work with  adults over 18.

I have a special interest in working with men who face struggles around work, life, relationships and becoming unstuck from unwanted patterns of behaviour-including communication, alcohol, drugs behavioural addictions or dependencies such as gambling, pornography or internet overuse and dependence. Assessment and treatment options may include coaching or referral.

Possible concerns:

• Depressive disorders.
• Anxiety and related conditions such as OCD.
• Work-life imbalance.
• Identity, self-awareness concerns including sexuality, gender dynamics and relationships.
• Relationship or separation concerns.
• Trauma and PTSD
• Addictions and dependencies.

Counselling/Therapy Approach

My approach is an integrated one- drawing from multiple fields of training and tailored to identified concerns, needs and strengths. Much work is centred in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I frequently use these in conjunction with graphic facilitation and other visual and practical tools.  

Background and Experience

I view my wide work and life experience as helpful to my clients in my practice. A few fields I’ve worked in include:

• Youth and community work
• Women’s’ Refuge
• Factory floors
• Large worksites (in NZ and Australia).
• Many areas of education including teaching at all levels , RTLB (Resource Teacher: Learning and Behaviour)and as an Educational Psychologist.
• Ministry of Education