Who We Are
Below you will meet the various practitioners who work at Wellhub. We are independent practitioners so if you would like to contact one of us to find out more or to book a consultation please contact the practitioner (or their bookings manager/system) by clicking on their contact link.
Dr Karen Faisandier
Clinical Psychologist, MNZCCP, and AIMA. Founding Director of The Integrative Practice and Project Revive, and Co-Director of WellHub.
Karen holds a doctorate in clinical psychology (her thesis was on attachment and sexual behaviour), and is specialised in addiction. She is passionate about finding practical and empowered solutions for the current mental health crisis at both an individual and societal level through her online articles, resources, and courses created with Project Revive. Her psychology service offers an evolutionary psychology philosophy with practical nutritional and lifestyle solutions and traditional psychological therapies, so as to empower and optimise holistic wellbeing.
Contact Karen here.
Dr Jenna Hammington
Dr Jenna Hammington is a registered clinical psychologist. She specialises in working with adults who are going through hard times in their lives – depression, job stress, anxiety, problems linked to trauma. Jenna draws on her experience in working with people with a wide range of problems in both New Zealand and the U.K. Jenna aims to work flexibly and collaboratively, tailoring therapy to the needs of each person she sees. Importantly, she provides a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to talk. Her educational background includes a Doctor of Clinical Psychology from Massey University, Wellington. She is a member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists. Jenna has training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She has a developing interest in mindfulness-based and compassion-focused interventions.
Contact Jenna here.
Liz Kirkman
Biodynamic Craniosacral & ANF Therapist, Post-Graduate training including Mothers, Babies & Children, Ignition and the Midline, Vagus to Viscera, What is Emotion - Heart, Belly and Throat, Resolving Early Developmental Trauma et al; BA(Hons) Theatre
Liz practices primarily as a craniosacral therapist and also helps others to become one, teaching on Body Intelligence trainings. Throughout years of clinical practice, she has continued to discover, when the body is listened to with informed anatomical touch, miraculous unwinding of conscious and often unconscious patterns can ultimately be reframed and/or resolved within the body. This non-manipulative work is a brilliant adjunct to cognitive work to help clients process held trauma in a safe, paced way.
Contact Liz here.
Susan Wall
Susan is a Registered Psychologist who has practiced since 1993. She has worked in a variety of settings and has been in private practice since 2001.
Her practice is split between providing psychological counselling for adults, teenagers, children, couples and families. Her clinical style is relaxed, and she draws on a blend of treatment approaches. In addition to counselling, Susan also provides supervision for health professionals; coaching for people in management roles, and mental health-related training and consultation for both community and corporate organisations.
Contact Susan here.
Dr Bronwyn Sweeney
Tend Psychology is the practice of Dr Bronwyn Sweeney who is a registered clinical psychologist working with adults. She has particular interests in sleep problems (especially insomnia), and perinatal mental health (including reproductive difficulties and loss and pre/postnatal distress). Bronwyn also enjoys working with people wanting to tend to life adjustments and transitions, work-life balance and general well-being and growth. Tend has experience in providing workplace education and workshops around well-being (including sleep).
Nigel Sutcliffe
Life is a journey - why not enjoy the ride? As we go through life we come across many possible routes. With so many different roads to choose from, it can sometimes be difficult to decide which choice most fits who we are as a person. That's where counselling comes in.
Working together, I will help you either get the most from the route you're on or assist you in getting back on the roundabout and finding a new road or life direction. I hold a Bachelor's in Counselling (B.Couns.), and am a Provisional Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors. I work in an integrative manner, employing a variety of different modalities and techniques to help my clients in whatever way works best for them. I'm also an accredited ACC Treatment Provider for sensitive claims.
Anything new can feel a little daunting, and counselling is no exception. Talking about difficult experiences or feelings might seem intimidating, especially if you're not sure what you want to achieve.
But, like anything else, it's often not as hard as you were expecting. And I'm here to help and support you through the process. Counselling is a way for you to take back the power in your life, and take the first step forward yourself.
Contact Nigel here.
Gerard Hoffman
Gerard Hoffman is a Counsellor, Registered Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor and Restorative Practitioner. He has over 35 years of experience which has included clinical work in child, youth and family mental health services, relationships counselling services, university counselling, family violence and sexual violence treatment and prevention. He has been in leadership and management roles within hospital/district health boards and University health and counselling services, including being for many years Associate Director of Student Counselling and Wellbeing Service at Victoria University of Wellington.
He runs his private therapy practice alongside training, facilitation and supervision work.
He is a father of three and grandfather of three (so far) and is an active relaxer. ( He still runs, bikes, tramps or plays tennis most days ).
Contact Gerard here.
Melissa Rivard
Melissa is a degree-qualified and registered clinical naturopath. Naturopathy is a person-centred, holistic therapeutic approach to health and wellness, which places an emphasis on disease prevention and establishing optimal health. It is based on the knowledge that when obstacles are removed and the right building blocks are provided, the body has the innate ability to heal and find homeostatic balance.
Melissa works with clients to develop achievable and sustainable solutions to health concerns utilising primarily nutrition and lifestyle medicine. She believes in an integrated approach to health and where possible strives to collaborate with other practitioners.
For more information visit Melissa’s website.