Dr Jemila Chadwick

Educational and Child Psychologist

If you would like to refer a client you are unable to see, and my professional background fits their needs, please contact me

Area of expertise

As well as offering solution-focused consultations with caregivers and educators, Jemila can assess children and young people using a range of cognitive, dynamic, and educational assessment tools. She is interested in taking a person-centred approach to formulation and intervention. She believes each client is unique and aims to develop in-depth understanding of their individual needs. She can deliver therapeutic interventions involving children, young people, and their caregivers. Jemila is influenced by a range of approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy, therapeutic story writing, brief solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. Jemila is trained in Triple P Positive Parenting and is a registered Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator. Jemila can provide professional supervision to Psychologists working in an Educational/School Psychology capacity.

Who I work with

Adolescents
Adults
Children
Couples
Families
Groups

PractiSpace Locations

Albany
Parnell
West
Location 4
Location 5

Professional background

Jemila has a range of experience working with children, whānau and educators, having worked as an Educational and Child Psychologist in the UK and Aotearoa, New Zealand. Prior to completing her Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology, Jemila worked as a qualified primary school teacher, and as a teacher aide, in the UK.
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