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reThink Children's Therapy

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    Our multidisciplinary team provide assessment, diagnosis & intervention for children up to 18 years old who have a range of physical, neurological, cognitive, social, sensory, emotional & developmental needs. Our professional team includes:

    • Clinical psychology/psychology
    • Occupational therapy
    • Speech language therapy
    • Physiotherapy
    • Dietitian
    • Social Work
    • Nurse

    Our team are experienced, empathetic, & practical registered health professionals with specialised training in our fields. We work with all children & specialise in working with children & young people from challenging backgrounds with high & complex needs. 

    Our main clinic is in Dunedin & we have team members located throughout Otago & Southland. We receive referrals directly from families &  welcome referrals for:

    • ACC (supplier number: GOK100)
      • Training for Independence Services 
      • Support Needs Assessment Services
      • Education Based Rehabilitation Assessment Services
    • CCS Disability Action Early Intervention Service
    • Ministry of Education Awhi Mai, Awhi Atu Service
    • Oranga Tamariki
    • High & Complex Needs Service
    • Permanent Caregiver Support Service
    • Te Kahu Tōī
    • Aoake te Rā
    • Kenzies Trust

    Staff

    We have a friendly and experienced team including clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, speech language therapists, physiotherapist, dietitian, social worker, & nurse - meet the team here

    Managing Director: Anna Baker

    Clinical Director: Vanessa Hornal

    Clinical and Registered Psychologists:

      • Georgia Cowan
      • Shannon Westgate
      • Karen Layton
      • Nereesa Hall

    Speech Language Therapist:

      • Nicky Cooke
      • Georgia Holland
      • Karen Maunsell
    Occupational Therapists
      • Jenni Thomas
      • Jen Cooke
      • Anna Adam
      • Judith Middendorf
      • Louise King
      • Emily Muir
    Social Worker
      • Rachael Pilling
      • Andrea Greer
      • Bridget Walker
    Physiotherapist
      • Jacob Hurring
    Registered Nurse
      • Anna Boyd
    Dietitian
      • Sharon Sutton

    Services Provided

    Occupational therapy (OT)
    Occupational therapists (OT) help people to participate in the tasks and activities of daily life.

    Service types

    • Disability
    • Health and wellness
    • Mental health
    • Neurological
    • Paediatric (Children)
    Speech language therapy
    Speech and language therapists support people to communicate and also with safe eating, drinking and swallowing.

    Service types

    • Development reading/ writing disorders
    • Intellectual disability
    • Paediatric (Children)
    • Stuttering
    • Swallowing difficulties
    • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
    Psychology
    Social Work
    Dietitian
    Dietitians help people to eat healthy and balanced diets to improve their health and wellbeing and also to manage dietary related health conditions.

    Service types

    • Allergies and intolerance
    • Disordered eating
    • Health and wellness
    • Paediatric (Children)
    • Diabetes
    • Gut/ bowel disorders
    • Weight management
    Physiotherapy
    Physiotherapists diagnose and support people to regain mobility and reduce pain caused by an injury, disability or health condition such as arthritis.

    Service types

    • Paediatric (Children)
    • Rehabilitation

    Charges

    As we're a private provider there are variable costs associated with our services.

    Some subsidies are available and when you contact us we can help work out what you need and the associated fees. 

    Age groups

    • Child / Tamariki
    • Youth / Rangatahi

    How do I access this service?

    • Referral
    • Contact us
    • Walk in

    Fees and Charges Categorisation

    • Fees apply

    Disability Assistance

    • Provision for wheelchair access