Every person deserves to flourish

Our aim is to support people to flourish in all aspects of life, inside and out, psychologically and socially while having a healthy lifestyle.

We are Specialists in ADHD and Autism diagnosis

Read about our assessment process

We provide personal psychotherapy, counselling or coaching

How our coaching helps

We support parents too, through the family system and workshops

How we help families
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We believe that every person can flourish

Every person has capability, gifting, or talents that when identified and used in the right conditions, can support them to flourish.

People are different. Neurodiverse, cultural beliefs, spiritual beliefs, ethnic identity, gender, age and stage of development, personal history, socioeconomic, biological and family background factors all combine to make a unique individual.

If people are not flourishing, they may be in a state of just coping with life, or they may be languishing. Understanding why things are the way they are provides opportunities for self-growth, opportunities to change the environment, and movement towards achieving meaningful life goals.

Our approach is...

Neuroaffirming

 Aligned to New Zealand or Australasian standards of practice

Aligned with the Tiriti o Waitangi principles and mātauranga Māori

Respectful of cultural beliefs

Respectful of religious beliefs

Respectful of diversity

Trauma-informed

Acknowledging of specific client needs

How we help

We specialise in supporting individuals who are autistic, have ADHD or are suspected of having these differences. Our expertise is focused into four key services.

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Assessments 

  • Autism assessments for children, teens and adults
  • ADHD Assessments for school-going children, teens and adults
  • Mental Health: Anxiety, depression and mood difficulties
  • Behavioural health: Understanding challenging behaviours and developing strategies to support the person to flourish

Personal psychotherapy, counselling or coaching 

Children, Teens, Adults and Parents

Family Based work 

  • Parenting workshops
  • Family systems work which could be with individual members of the family, siblings, a household, or a family system

Professional Development 

  • Clinical Supervision for professionals on a one-to-one or a group basis
  • Providing in-service training or professional development workshops
  • Case consultations and interagency collaboration

Real stories from real Flourishing People

I am an autistic person who is 10 years old and I have been experiencing some troubles in life but with Leshaun’s help I have turned a corner for the better and I loved having counselling sessions here. It is amazing 🤩! The counselling room has SO many fiddle toys and the sessions are so fun!! I love how Leshaun sometimes draws stuff on the whiteboard to help me get a better sense of an idea.

Overall, I give a 5 star rating.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Dash

It’s not often you can find someone that makes a real change in someone’s life.  Leshaun has managed to achieve this with L, an amazing kid with ADHD and ASD.  L struggled to adapt to school-life, and we were often asked to pick him up during the day due to various “incidents”.  The work Leshaun has done with L and the relationship formed between the two of them is incredible (L even ensured we worked his birthday plans around seeing Leshaun!).  Since meeting Leshaun, L has matured greatly, is doing better at school and frequently uses the strategies taught by Leshaun. Without doubt, Leshaun has genuinely made a life-changing impact on L, and we are incredibly grateful to have him support us on our ongoing journey

M & C

We worked alongside Leshaun with our 3-year-old son who has autism. We tried multiple avenues to diagnose him but came to a dead end. We found Leshaun on google and reached out to him, he greeted us with open arms and was absolutely brilliant for the diagnosis. He was very kind, soft-spoken and has a very caring nature. He was super attentive to our son’s needs; we couldn’t thank him enough for the work he put in and for the lengths he went for us. Highly recommend him. Thanks.

Nelson family

I am incredibly grateful for the guidance and support Leshaun has provided my son over the past two years. Diagnosed with ASD, my son has faced significant challenges in regulating his emotions, managing anger, and understanding social cues.  Leshaun has been instrumental in helping him navigate these difficulties with patience, compassion, and expertise.

From day one, Leshaun has approached our sessions with a deep understanding of my son's unique needs. His tailored strategies and consistent encouragement have not only helped my son develop better emotional regulation but have also significantly improved his ability to interact with others in more meaningful ways.

It's been truly remarkable to witness the progress my son has made under Leshaun's care. The tools and coping mechanisms he has learned are invaluable, and the positive changes in his behaviour and confidence are a testament to Leshaun's dedication and skill. I highly recommend Leshaun to anyone seeking support for their child's emotional and social development.

Thank you, Leshaun, for making such a profound difference in our lives.

Kylee

We would happily recommend Leshaun. We found him to be very empathetic, knowledgeable and certainly went the extra mile. Leshaun was able to diagnose our child's ASD condition which enabled their school to step up and better support them. Leshaun also hosted a course to help educate and support parents of ASD children. We wish him well in his future endeavours.

MG & KG

I have a 10-year-old son with autism who has many anxieties about everyday life. We have been really grateful for Leshaun’s work with him. For our first few sessions, I really appreciated how Leshaun would invite me in for the last few minutes to show me what he and my son had been working on. This was especially helpful when my son was struggling at home and we could say “Remember what Leshaun taught you about…” We have seen improvements in our son’s temperament, friendships and approach to stressful situations.

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