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The Indigo team

We are a diverse team of professionals, each with our own unique skills and interests, here to support you on your journey. We work individually, as well as collaboratively as a team.

We work from home offices in Howick, Flat Bush, North Shore and Hobsonville Point.

Emrie de Vaal

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.

Emrie can help you with:

Assessment

Cool Kids

Office consultations in Howick
Heather Vickery

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.

Heather can help you with:

Assessment

Cool Kids

Office consultations in
Waiake, East Coast Bays
Melanie Wong

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.

Mel can help you with:

Coaching & Counselling

Office consultations in Howick & Takapuna
Judy Selvarage

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.

Judy can help you with:

Assessment

Career & Vocational

Office consultations in Hobsonville Point
Frederik Kriek

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.

Frederik can help you with:

Assessment

Career & Vocational

Office consultations in Takapuna
Marta Turner

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. 

Marta can help you with:

Assessment

In-home consultations only, Auckland.

Prakash C Grover

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.

Prakash can help you with:

Assessment

Coaching & Counselling

Office consultations in
Flat Bush
Aurelia Escoto-Kemp

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.

Aurelia can help you with:

Assessment

Coaching & Counselling

Office consultations in Albany
Dr Marlize Malan van Rooyen

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. 

Marlize can help you with:

Assessment

Office consultations in Albany
Angela Neville, Registered Educational Psychologist

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.

Angela can help you with:

Assessment

Cool Kids

Office consultations in
Cambridge & Hibiscus Coast

In-home consultations elsewhere by arrangement

Andrea Abplanalp

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.