ACC Sensitive Claims Services
Our Skilled and Qualified Service Providers
Through the ACC Sensitive Claims Service we offer fully funded support, treatment and assessment services for survivors of sexual abuse or assault. Our Named Service Providers are skilled, experienced, and qualified professionals, including:
- Counsellors
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Psychotherapists
- Social workers
Additionally, if relevant to your sensitive claim we have qualified and experienced Service Providers to support your recovery, including:
- Registered Nurses
- Social workers
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Speech & Language Therapists
- Dieticians
We can access NZSign Interpreters (which ACC may fund). Please contact us for more information.
Meet Our Providers
Meet the specialists dedicated to guiding you with professionalism and compassion.
John Sayles
Kate McKay
Kimberley O’Neill
Penelope Newport
Our Psychological Services
At South Coast Psychology, we provide personalised support for individuals, families, and groups, using evidence-based methods and a compassionate approach to foster well-being.
Equine Therapy
Equine therapy has been used to treat anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, addiction, depression, PTSD and many other mental health conditions, and, in addition to targeting symptoms of those disorders, is theorized to help people build confidence, self-awareness, and empathy. Please visit our website to contact our Equine team for further information www.scp-equinetherapy.co.nz
Psychiatry
South Coast Psychology has its own psychiatrist provider and works with MindFrame NZ to provide privately funded psychiatric assessments throughout Aotearoa/New Zealand when required.
Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision is a special type of professional support that develops and enhances the practice of professionals, which keeps them and their clients ethically safe and upskilled. All of South Coast Psychology practitioners receive clinical supervision. Our Clinical Supervisors include:
Psychology Assessments
South Coast Psychology provides assessments for children, adolescents and adults experiencing learning, behavioural, social and/or emotional difficulties which are impacting on their home, social, educational, or vocational lives.
Group Therapy
ACC sensitive claims clients If you have an approved ACC sensitive claim – ACC provides in addition to your individual therapy an extra 32h each year for adjacent group therapy. South Coast Psychology provides a range of Group Therapy programmes which include: Community and corporate groups The groups offered above and a variety of bespoke group skill…
ACC Cultural Advisors
South Coast Psychology values diversity and difference therefore we seek cultural supervision and advice. Some of these advisors can provide cultural advice services to clients and clinicians alike. The cost of cultural advice is koha of a range between $125-$ 220. Sometimes this cost can be covered or partially funded by ACC or other funders.…
Private Therapy Services
Private Self-Funded Services Privately paid therapy offers several significant advantages that can lead to better, more personalised care and long-term mental health improvements. South Coast Psychology has private providers available who can provide private therapy sessions.. The cost for these services can be negotiated by each provider but starts at $120 + GST per session…
ACC Sensitive Claims Services
Through the ACC Sensitive Claims Service we offer fully funded support, treatment and assessment services for survivors of sexual abuse or assault. Our Named Service Providers are skilled, experienced, and qualified professionals, including: Additionally, if relevant to your sensitive claim we have qualified and experienced Service Providers to support your recovery, including: We can access…