Olya Kolyaduke is an experienced Child Psychologist who has worked in both public mental health as well as private practice settings. She specialises in supporting children and adolescents with a range of psychological and neurodevelopmental challenges. Olya has a warm and compassionate approach to therapy and believes in the importance of establishing a trusting relationship. She helps children and adolescents make sense of their current experiences, and works with the whole family to make sustainable changes. Drawing from a range of evidence-based treatment strategies, Olya adapts therapy to fit individual needs and goals. Olya has experience working with children and adolescents with mental health, behavioural, and social skills challenges, and works with the family to support children and young people towards their goals.
Specialising in supporting children and adolescents with:
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Neuropsychological & cognitive assessments
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Tics and Tourette's Disorder
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Habit Disorders
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Anxiety and Depression
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Trauma
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Self-esteem
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Social and behavioural challenges
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Sleep & toileting difficulties
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Gender dysphoria & gender identity
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Parenting support
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Family therapy
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Please note I currently hold a waitlist, and am only available for virtual sessions.
Online - New Zealand Wide
9:00am - 12:00pm
Saturdays only
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does it cost?Initial appointments of 80mins are $290. (Increasing to $330 in 2025) Standard therapy sessions of 50mins are $180. (Increasing to $200 in 2025) ​ Neuropsychological & cognitive assessments are tailored to the individual, price on request. (Please note that I am not currently able to offer this until I resume in-person sessions).
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Is there a wait to be seen?I currently do hold a waitlist, but given the waxing and waning nature of tics I do try to offer support at shorter notice if I am able to do so.
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What ages do you see?I specialise in working with children & adolescents up to 18 years of age. I also work with parents and families. I do not offer individual therapy or assessments to adults.
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Who needs to be at the first appointment?For the initial assessment appointment, it is important to have both the young person and at least one caregiver present. There is the opportunity to meet individually, however input from both the parent and the individual perspective is important.
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What if I can't make my appointment?You can cancel or reschedule your appointment free of charge as long as you give at least 24 hours' notice. Due to high level of demand, cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows will incur a full charge. If you are unwell, we can change this to a teletherapy appointment. Please note that I am unable to extend the session time if you are running late, due to the impact this has on other appointments.
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How many sessions will we need?The number of sessions required will depend on your individual needs. Some families do well with short-term intervention (4-8 sessions) and others require more intensive supports (12+ sessions). We will discuss what is right for you at your initial assessment session.
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