The Indigo team

Emrie de Vaal

Registered Educational Psychologist

MEd with specialisation in Educational Psychology

Emrie is skilled in assessment and is an accredited facilitator of the Cool Kids anxiety programmes.

Heather Vickery

Registered Psychologist

MEd (Psych), PGDipEdPsych, DipTchg (NZ Trained Teacher)

Heather is an experienced assessor with an excellent understanding of how children learn. She is an accredited facilitator of the Cool Kids anxiety programmes.

Dr Melanie Wong

Counsellor

PhD (UC), MCouns (UoA), MEd (Waikato), PGDipCounsTh (UoA), GCCCS (MIT), BEd (AUT)

Mel is a counsellor and life coach. She originally trained as a teacher and has an extensive interest in giftedness and creativity.

Dr Judy Selvaraj

Registered Educational Psychologist

PhD (Ed), MA (Hons, Psych), MEd (Hons), BA (Psych/Ed), Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education

Skilled in inclusive education and assessment, Judy is enthusiastic about reducing the barriers for those with learning challenges.

Frederik Kriek

Registered Clinical Psychologist

BA (Hons), UP (Unisa), Masters degree in Clinical Psychology

Frederik is a psychologist who conducts cognitive, educational and psychological assessments. He further specialises in career guidance tailored to older students and adults.

Marta Turner

Registered Psychologist

Master degree in psychology

Marta specialises in working with children with learning difficulties and behavioural or emotional problems associated with them.

Not taking any new bookings until further notice. 

Prakash Grover

Registered Psychologist and SLT

MA (Psy), MA (Soc), BSc (Speech and Hearing), PGDip Counselling

Prakash is skilled in assessing and supporting individuals with learning and behaviour difficulties and a member of the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association.

Dr Aurelia Escoto-Kemp

Registered Educational Psychologist

PhD (Ed), MA (Psych), MEd (Ed Psych), PGDip (Ed Psych)

Aurelia offers assessments that identify an individual’s strengths and specific needs in order to promote best outcomes within their learning environment, and/or recommend Special Assessment Conditions for examinations. She offers consultancy services for parents and counselling services for children and adults.

Dr Marlize Malan van Rooyen

Registered Educational Psychologist

PhD Educational Psychology; MEd Educational Psychology, BEd Hons Educational Psychology with specialisation in counselling, Postgraduate Certificate in Education, BSocSci Psychology

Marlize is passionate about helping young people flourish in their learning and development. She uses a resilience and well-being lens to identify and address academic and emotional barriers young people experience.

Not taking any new bookings until further notice. 

Angela Neville

Registered Educational Psychologist

MEdPsych (First Class Honours), PGDipEdPsych, BEd (Teaching)

Angela is skilled in assessments for a wide range of ages and has an in-depth understanding of learning differences. She is also an accredited facilitator of the Cool Kids anxiety programmes.

Andrea Abplanalp

Office Manager

Dip Hotel Office Management & Administration, Dip Photography

It is most important to me that you feel welcomed at Indigo. I provide a listening ear and will help you find the psychologist or coach/counsellor that best fits you and your child’s needs.