“We are a team of psychiatrists and psychologists in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. If you can use help with your mental well-being, we have the resources to support you and improve your lifestyle.”
Our clinic is closed during the Christmas and New Year period,
from Tuesday 24 December till Thursday 2 January.
During this period we will not accept or keep emails.
We advise to contact your GP in time for repeat prescriptions.
How we work
You can contact us directly or get a referral from your GP or psychologist. We will follow up with information and suggested next steps. This typically includes an invitation for an appointment if we believe we can help you. Scheduling an appointment is by invitation only. On this page you can find an indication of mental conditions we specialise in, an overview of costs, and other relevant information. If you have a question that is not answered here, feel free to send us an email.
Please note that we are NOT an urgent care facility. We have a wait time of a few weeks before your first appointment.
What we offer
ADHD Assessment Package
Full ADHD assessment and treatment, including assessment interview, psychometrics/testing, a medication consultation, and a medication review. You will receive an in-depth report at the end. Prescription of any applicable medication is included. The ADHD medication prescription (the Special Authority) will be valid indefinitely.
Cost: $2,000
ADHD Screener
Our ADHD screener consists of an IVA test, a Conners/CAARS assessment, and a live feedback session to discuss the results. This screening service will give you insight into the possibility of an ADHD diagnosis based on psychometrics. The feedback session allows you to make an informed decision whether to proceed with the full ADHD assessment or not. To confirm: the screener will not lead to a diagnosis.
Cost: $300 (Includes $200 credit towards the ADHD Assessment Package)
ASD Assessment
Full ASD assessment, including assessment interview, psychometrics/testing, and a feedback session. You will receive an in-depth report at the end.
Cost: $1,800 (Full assessment for new clients)
Cost: $950 (Add-on to ADHD Assessment Package)
Psychiatric Assessment Package
This package is temporarily unavailable. We don’t want to escalate wait times. Until we have made extra resources available, this service will be on hold.
Cost: Case specific
Medication Consultation
Medication consultation based on a reported diagnosis.
Cost: $520 (60 mins for new clients)
Cost: $440 (60 mins for existing clients)
Cost: $270 (30 mins for existing clients)
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Prescription
A repeat or updated prescription for existing clients.
Cost: $30
What we can help you with
We can help you with assessments of most psychiatric and psychological conditions. These conditions include (but are not limited to):
Who we help
We help young children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. We take your lifestyle and home situation into account. If you bring your child for an assessment, we work with you as a caregiver too. We like to know those who are close to you and are willing and available to support you.
Who we are
Dr Anoek Dechering
– Psychiatrist –
I am a caring, passionate, and experienced psychiatrist and a mother of two grown-up daughters. In 2006, I came to Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand with my husband and children. I have experience in both adult and child psychiatry services with special interests in neurodevelopmental conditions and trauma. I have a focus on working with children, adolescents and young adults. I was a Medical Director from 2018 and I have been leading the Mental Health and Addiction services in Hawke’s Bay. As such, I have worked with a wide range of professionals. To offer more/different services, I have founded our private Mind Health clinic: Nova Mentem. You can be assured that collaboration with other professionals is a cornerstone of our clinic. I am here to help you and I look forward to welcoming you in our practice.
Dr Raewyn Barry
– Psychologist –
I am a registered clinical psychologist and an adult who has been diagnosed with ADHD. My experience of living with the strengths and challenges of ADHD has led to my passionate interest in neurodiversity, and in supporting people to live their best lives. I have two adult children, one of whom also has ADHD. I have worked in Child Development Services and in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services where I largely focussed on neurodevelopmental assessments, and more recently with a private provider delivering neuropsychological assessments. It is my absolute privilege to offer you assessments for ADHD, autism, cognitive problems, and foetal alcohol spectrum disorder in collaboration with Dr Anoek Dechering at Nova Mentem.
Andrea Hannah
– Psychologist –
Over the last twenty years I have specialised in the assessment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), assessments of intellectual ability, and attachment related behaviour issues. I have worked with many clients in the Child Development Services at the Hawke’s Bay Hospital. I enjoy working together with the client to gain insight into the difficulties that brought them to the appointment and to find possible solutions.
Dr Paul Dechering
– General Manager –
I have a passion for a rewarding lifestyle and I love helping others to reach that too. My career is based on computing science and I have enjoyed years of teaching at the Institute of Technology in Hawke’s Bay (EIT / Te Pukenga). I have founded and run a few companies and together with my wife this clinic: Nova Mentem. I will make sure it runs efficiently with the right people, providing top-quality care. In my career, I have cared for staff, supported clients, delivered quality solutions, and taught people how to reach their goals. Nova Mentem will benefit from what I have learned and experienced. Not only our clients but also our healthcare providers will have a comfortable and trusted environment. Please feel welcome here.
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