Our Testimonials

Our Testimonials

Kidz Therapy

Our team’s passion lies in helping individuals and families be the best they can be. We strive to ensure that our guiding principle, ‘everyone counts’ is reflected in our therapist's work with each and every client.

But enough from us. We asked some of our clients what we're good at. Here’s what they have to say...

Learning Assessments

We could get Sophie the help she needed at the right time.


"​Marie’s assessment of Sophie early on in her schooling meant that we could make sure she got the help she needed at the right time. The early intervention ignited an absolute love of learning for her!


​She’s now in Year 13 with English, Art History and Biology academic awards rolling out her ears. A massive thank you for setting us on the correct path!"


​Mum of Sophie, Year 13 student

Your work has helped Lucy understand her true abilities.


"Thank you for the time and care you’ve taken with completing Lucy’s report. It is thorough and complimentary of her skills.


​We couldn’t be happier with Lucy’s progress and how your work has helped her understand her true abilities. Thank you again for being such a positive influence for me and my daughter’s educational journey."


Mum of Lucy Year 10 student

Thank you for treating Ryan with kindness and respect.


"I was quite worried before the assessment due to Ryan’s reaction to the previous one elsewhere. However, he was very happy after this assessment!


​I relayed to him the content of the report (he wouldn’t willingly read something that long) and he was very happy about it. I also agreed with your findings. Hearing that he is good, and even gifted in some areas really boosted his confidence.

 

Thank you for your work and for treating Ryan with kindness and respect."


Megan, mother of Ryan, aged 16

Practical, easy to understand report.


"Your report on our son was incredibly practical and easy for us to understand. I’m so impressed and grateful for the care and insight that the report demonstrates."


Dad of Josh, Year 9 student

We now have a map to support Jennifer's learning.


"Thank you for the report on Jennifer. Kelly and I have spent some time reading it (several times). We have have found it most helpful and are busy introducing the ideas contained within it.


​We now have a map of how to support her learning and her confidence and I think we are making progress in both regards. Thanks also for your lovely interaction with Jennifer. She enjoyed meeting with you as did we."


Dad of Jennifer, Year 12 student

Your report for Lachlan has changed his life.


"The report you did for Lachlan has totally changed his life. He now is on Ritalin, is much more focused, and he is making a lot of progress at school with literacy intervention."


Nikki, mum of Lachlan, aged 8

We have changed James' options to suit his strengths.



"Melissa, thanks for your help and support. We’ve had a meeting with learning support and have now changed James’ options for next year to suit his strengths. Thank you for clarifying things and providing a report that was easily understood."


Mum of Andrew, Year 11

Child, teenager, parent and family therapy

Hilary has been a wonderful, trusted support to my son and I.


"Hilary has been working with my 17 year old son for the last 10 years. Initially, this was play therapy and has now evolved to just talking together. I have seen such a change over the years. 


With Hilary’s help, my son has become skilled in expressing his feelings, developed good empathy for others and is much better able to regulate his emotions. 


Hilary has been a wonderful trusted support to both my son and our family as we navigated through the various challenges of each age and stage. I consider her to be one of the best supports we put in place to help our son to grow and flourish."


Mum of George, age 17

Feedback from client families about Kidz Therapy is without exception, excellent.


"I work with young people as a career development practitioner and have referred a number of clients to Marie and her team, who have provided a range of educational psychology and other services. 


The consistent feedback from client families who have used Kidz Therapy is without exception, excellent. Marie and the team have very high levels of professionalism in their work and do everything they can to work with the young person and their family and provide the best possible support and service. Thank you for being there for our young people and their whanau."


Hana Lambert, Career Development Practitioner, Rata Careers and Education

I cannot recommend Hilary highly enough.


"My son has been seeing Hilary for about a year and a half and he always remembers which day is Hilary day.


It means a lot to me that he enjoys the sessions and that he feels comfortable talking with Hilary. My sense is that the time with Hilary gives him space to talk about what's on his mind without


​ having to worry about how those thoughts might affect his family. From time to time I have also sought Hilary's advice in relation to my son and she has held a wonderful line of respecting his confidentiality, guiding him to talk with me and helping me to get perspective on particular issues. I cannot recommend Hilary highly enough.


John, father of Blake, aged 14

Erica has been so important to our path to happiness.


 Erica has been so important for our family and our path towards happiness over the last few years. We can not thank her enough and think the world of her.


Tania, mother of Emily, aged 17

Kidz Therapy has made me so much more confident about myself.



"Having such expertise at your fingertips is amazing. I am so happy we found Kidz Therapy, it makes me so much more confident in myself. I have been telling the other mums at school!"


Mum of ASD girl, age 8

We wish you the kindness and care you bestow on the families you support.


"Thank you so much for everything, Marie! I really have no words to express my gratitude. We wish you the kindness and care you bestow on the families that you support."


Victoria, mum of Tyler aged 7

James is more balanced and able to express himself in healthy ways.



"Narelle, thank you for touching base. This lockdown down has been chalk and cheese compared to las one. James has been great and we have both been able to problem solve better when he has big feelings.


In general since therapy he’s a lot more balanced and able to express himself in healthy ways. It really has been a positive a positive change that I am so grateful for."


Mum of James, age 10

You played a significant role in a really difficult time.



"​The sessions with Narelle where the three of us chatted and worked out strategies has been absolutely invaluable. It's always felt like a really open space, centred on Ollie (as it should be).


​They also challenged me (and I believe Ollie) in a really respectful way that has led to lasting change with how we interact as father-son. I frequently think of the things you have said in sessions in the moment, which makes me stop, breathe(!) and really think about how I approach things. 

 

Ollie seems to have grown up so much, and you played a significant role in a really difficult time for all of us, but particularly Ollie."


Jason, father of Ollie, aged 16

Thank you for your wonderful help.


"Thank you, Kidz Therapy, for the wonderful help with my daughter. A few years on and she’s gone on to be a school teacher. I’m not sure whether she would have gotten there without your help and I often tell people about Kidz Therapy."


Megan, mother of Taylor, now aged 22

Speech therapy

Your support, guidance and patience has been amazing.


"Helen, thank you so much for all you have done for Trinity, the simple tips have worked a treat. We have absolutely appreciated everything you have done with regards to our girl. Your support, guidance and patience has been amazing and we can’t thank you enough."​


Mum and Dad of Trinity, Year 11

I'll be recommending your services to anyone who needs help.


Thanks again, I have been so impressed with the help you have provided and will definitely be recommending your services to those who are needing help!


Jeff, dad of Georgia aged 11

Art Therapy

Freya is back to her happy, confident and curious self.


"Maggie made a massive difference to the wellbeing of my 11-year-old daughter who was suffering from anxiety and depression.

After attending Art Therapy for a couple of months she was back to her previous self - happy, confident, curious and excited about life again. She really looked forward to her Art Therapy sessions and was quick to trust Maggie with her vulnerabilities despite otherwise being an immensely private young girl.

In my opinion, this connection and healing was possible due to the warmth of Maggie's character along with her skills as an artist and as a therapist. The beautiful creations that they made together helped my daughter rediscover her self-assurance. I entered her into Art Therapy sessions having no idea what to expect. I would now recommend it to any parent as a wonderful way to make meaningful change to a child's perception of themselves and their world. In summary, I highly recommend Maggie's services - she is truly wonderful."

Kelly, mother of Freya aged, 11


A total transformation in Theo after Art Therapy.


At the outset we had an extremely unsettled learner in Theo. He had extreme irregular sleep patterns, sudden outbursts of anger, biting self, hitting others. Overall, he was extremely disruptive on a daily basis. 

Maggie was the Art Therapist who worked with Theo. She was extremely caring and quickly established a rapport with Theo. Maggie also interacted professionally with me at all times and was punctual and prompt with her sessions.

Today, Theo is a settled, happy and engaging learner. A total transformation from who he once was.

Katherine, learning support at Manurewa Primary School


Specialist Advisory Services

Thanks to your advice, I have been able to remain patient and calm.


"Karen, thank you for meeting with us. We are so please with our discussion and the tips and advice you have given us.

We have had 2/2 amazing days with Samuel. He has completed all the school work I’ve asked him to. Thanks to your advice, I have been able to remain patient calm with Samuel and it has made the world of difference.

Samuel has said several times that he feels happy. So pleased to hear this and see my sweet boy happy and enjoying his time with me. Amazingly, there has been no aggression or outbursts!

Kate, mother of Samuel, Year 3

Courses

I wish we had Courageous Kids every week.


"A quote from Harry this morning…’I wish we had courageous kids every week, why is it only 6 weeks?’ From someone who I had to drag into the room, that’s high praise."


Mum of Harry, aged 9

The Study Skills course has helped make my study more effective.


"My mum made me go to the Study Skills workshop. I didn't want to go but ended up enjoying it and learning a few new skills to make studying more effective."


Daniel, Year 10 student.

Overall, Talia is a happier, more well adjusted child after attending the Art Therapy holiday course.


"Your Art Therapy holiday course was amazing!

​We have noticed a real improvement in our daughter’s anxiety levels and happiness after each session. Her psychosomatic pain has noticeably decreased and she is much happier overall. 

​Even her little sister has noticed that Talia is more patient and more willing to play in the afternoons. Overall, she’s a happier, more well-adjusted child after attending the course."


Joanne, mum of Talia, aged 11

Thank you for making Lowercase Legends such a positive experience for Elijah.


"It was great to see the improvement Elijah made with his handwriting skills. But the course was also it was excellent for his confidence. Thanks for being so supportive and making it a positive experience."


Julia, mum of Elijah, aged 8

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