WHO ELSE COULD YOU TALK TOADHD Support Directory
Because your needs matter most.
We created this resource page to help adults with ADHD find understanding support when we were not able to help. This list has been developed from the recommendations of people in the Neurodivergent community. It includes qualified clinicians who can provide assessments & diagnoses, as well as many more healthcare professionals. We know access to quality care can sometimes be a struggle in New Zealand, so hope by spreading this list, we can support more people get the help they need, when they need it.
Who does this directory include?
People Who Can Diagnose: Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Paediatrician
People Who Can Assess: Occupational Therapists
People Who Can Support: Doctors, Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Therapists, Coaches, Consultants
Community Support And Services: ADHD NZ, NZ Online and Face to Face groups, Coach Training, and other providers of services for people in the ADHD and neurodivergent community
Our Practitioners
As a collective, we offer a range of complementary services, bringing an integrated approach to your health and well-being.
Our diverse expertise means we can tailor treatment to suit your individual needs.
Discover more about our practitioners and services or get in touch to talk to our friendly team about booking an appointment.
Healthcare Providers
Healthcare Practices
Support Services
Following are the names of other adult ADHD support services available around NZ.
The list is roughly ordered by their locality in New Zealand.
ADHD New Zealand
AUCKLAND Head Office.
info@adhd.org.nz or (09) 625 1754
New Zealand’s Association for anyone living with ADHD, supplying excellent resources and information.
ADHD NZ Adult Support Group.
Comments: NZ Largest Facebook group specifically supporting NZ Adult ADHDrs.
The page is private, safe & friendly.
ADHD NZ, Auckland Adults Meetup
WHEN: 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm
WHERE: AUCKLAND, Parnell. The Paddington Bar (In the board room, ask where at the bar)
Hosted by Ross Dellow. All adults welcome.
Meetup Group Link
COMMENTS: Sometimes a small/sometimes larger group of people, just chatting, asking questions, offering support, hanging out.
Wellington Adult ADHD Meetup
WHEN: BiMonthly
WHERE: WELLINGTON at Expressoholic, Cuba St.
COMMENTS: Join Meetups, and the Meetup group above to find out more info.
Christchurch ADHDrs
CHRISTCHURCH
Comments: For anyone affected by ADHD in Christchurch NZ and would like to meet others in the same boat. If you've got it, your kids got it, your partner, brother, sister, mate, lover, nemesis, arch-nemesis, side-kick, whoever.
ADHD and Neurodiversity Support Group Christchurch New Zealand
CHRISTCHURCH
FB group. Private. incl both parents and adults
Hold alternating events on the last Wednesday of each month
-- bimonthly Educ session with CAMHS-organised speakers
-- OR Coffee group on the alternate month at a central McDonalds
Occasionally self-organised other coffee meetups on other days/times
Comments: Speakers sometimes agree to be live streamed so there's a wee library of videos too.
NZ Specific Therapist Directories
Transcend Admin
Virtual Assistance Services: Transcend Admin are trained and experienced to particularly support clients who live with ADHD or have strong characteristics of ADHD. They understand the unique way the ADHD brain works and cater TA’s way of working with their clients in a way that truly supports them.
Gold Mind Academy
Become an accredited ADHD Coach: Based in NZ and the UK, Gold Mind Academy is on a mission to empower ADHDers around the world to thrive (not survive) through high-quality, interactive and inclusive coach training. They have created a series of professional & personal development training courses designed to inspire, empower and meet you where you are at.
Wellington Airport NZ: Hidden disabilities support
Airports are busy environments and can be stressful for many people, particularly if you are unsure what to expect on the day.
If you, or someone you are travelling with has a disability that isn’t immediately obvious to airport staff, such as; ADHD, autism, dementia, a hearing impairment, anxiety (or one of the many hidden disabilities) we can now provide you with a hidden disability lanyard to wear on your journey through the airport.
https://www.wellingtonairport.co.nz/services/facilities-airport/hidden-disabilities/
Curate Home NZ (Wellington)
Home Organiser that specialises in working with neurodivergent people. Like an ADHD coach for your home. Sets up systems and organisation strategies to make a home easier to manage for people.
Call 111 in an emergency
If you’re seriously concerned about your own or someone else’s immediate safety:
Call 111 or go to the Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) at your nearest hospital.
Phone your nearest hospital, or your district health board’s psychiatric emergency service or mental health crisis assessment team.
Remain together and safe until support arrives.
Beehyve is not a contact for emergency support.
Your safety is critical in a time of crisis. If you need to talk to someone now, you can find immediate support through our list of Emergency Support Contacts.
AUCKLAND, St Heliers
A wonerful, down to earth approachable Paediactrician who has worked with children and youth for years.
W: https://188specialistcentre.co.nz
E: reception@specialistcentre.co.nz
P: 09 585 0190