meet the therapists

Hey, I’m Emily.

Emily

I enjoy working with children, they never cease to amuse and surprise you. Keeping up with 3-10 yr olds requires lots of energy so i keep fit with running and boxing (but not with the kids). I’m a firm believer in positive reinforcement and fun in learning.

Last year I became the case manager for ABA in Dunedin. But I still get to spend most of my time doing sessions with the kids. I also recently had a professional development trip to Perth, where I made links with other case managers from around the world.

I have an honours degree in science, as well as a postgraduate certificate in counselling and a certificate in individual, group and organisational psychodynamics.

Hi, I’m Chantelle.

Chantelle

I’ve recently started ABA work, and am just loving it. I really enjoy working with children, their creativity with coming up with the unexpected never fails to surprise me. I am currently studying at Otago University completing a BSc(hons) degree majoring in psychology.

 

Hi, I’m Pip.

Pip

I’m loving my new challenge, working as a behavioural therapist with a great team of kids. I’ve a passion for educating children, especially keen on well-made educational resources, which I also love creating.

I have 14 years of experience as a kindergarten teacher in the North Island. I’ve also done a lot of teaching locally and in Eastern Thailand.

I’m married to an Australian designer and we have a fabulous 9 year old boy.

Hi, I'm Carmen.

Carmen

I enjoy being a behaviour therapist as I love children. I enjoy finding out what makes each and every one of them the wonderful individual that they are. Every child has their own unique thing to teach us and I enjoy learning from them as I help them achieve their own personal goals. I am current studying psychology and neuroscience at the University of Otago. I hope to one day qualify as a clinical psychologist so I can keep helping children achieve their potential.

Otago Children’s Autism Support Group Contacts

Chairperson

Nicola Herbert
ph: (03) 454 6567
e-mail: nicolaherbert@xtra.co.nz

Secretary

Lynlee von Ballmoos
ph: (03) 453 4812
e-mail: lynlee@vitalcolour.co.nz

Grants Officer

Rachel Mortimer
ph (03) 453 0757
e-mail: morts@xtra.co.nz