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Kate Steadman, Clinical Psychologist
Kate is a registered Clinical Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board (NZPB) and a member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists (NZCCP). She is also a sheep and beef farmer and specialises in rural mental health. Kate blends her passion for psychology and farming by offering psychological assessment and therapy for individuals and couples connected to primary industries.
Services
Currently, services are primarily based online and in Tararua and Manawatū districts. Kate provides services for a range of difficulties, including; depression, postnatal depression, anxiety, trauma, burnout, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management and farm succession.
Services provided to adults include:
- Individual and Relationship therapy
- Psychological assessment and diagnosis (including ADHD and ASD)
- Professional supervision
- Training and facilitation
- On farm visits and succession planning
Please make contact if you would like to discuss additional services for you or your organisation.
Let’s work together to create new patterns that become second nature to you
What to expect
Making a referral
You’ve already taken the first step, well done! From here, new clients must make contact via the enquiry form below. Be sure to provide information about what you would like help with and your connection to primary industries. Once your inquiry is received, the information will be reviewed, and we will be in contact to make an appointment. Once you have attended the initial appointment, you will be able to book and alter your appointments online with ease.
Assessment
The first session is always an assessment of your current difficulties where we unpick what’s going on, what led to the problem, and what’s keeping things stuck. This can feel like a lot of questions at the start, but it is important to ensure therapy is tailored to you.
The first session is also a chance for you to establish if Kate is a good fit for you. Whichever therapist you choose to work with (and you may have to try several), they should be someone you feel comfortable with. By the end of the first session, you will have identified some goals to work on in therapy and feel confident you’ve made the right move.
Frequency and amount of therapy
Some people find they need help managing a sudden stress or change and need some brief tools to get back on track in 2-6 sessions. Others may be working through longer term issues or stressors and require 10+ sessions to unpick longstanding behaviour patterns and relationship dynamics.
Cost and payment
- Initial assessment (90min) sessions are $300 +GST
- CBT therapy (50min) sessions are $200 + GST.
- EMDR therapy (90min) sessions are $300 + GST.
- Relationship therapy (90mins) sessions are $330 + GST
- Ask about ‘EMDR intensives’ (4+hours) and whether this might be right for you.
- Comprehensive psychological assessments e.g. ADHD/ASD – please enquire.
- Professional Supervision (60min) sessions are $180 + GST
- Sessions are paid for via internet bank transfer, EFTPOS or invoiced to Farmlands/ insurer or other organisation.
- There are often additional sources of funding available through your private insurance, some rural organisations/ charities, or your employer may also be willing to help.
Telehealth
Second Nature Psychology offers online video appointments to increase accessibility to the service. Whether you live remotely or just can’t make it into town that day, Kate aims to ensure therapy is as seamless as possible.
About
Kate grew up on a dairy and sheep and beef farm in the Tasman district south of Nelson. She completed the first four years of University at Canterbury University before moving to Palmerston North to complete her Clinical Psychology training at Massey University. After three years of employment, Kate started Second Nature Psychology and has been self employed in private practice for four years. Kate continues to enjoy seeing rural communities thrive, and is dedicated to support her clients and community navigate challenges.
Kate weaves her passion for farming and psychology together and specialises in rural mental health. She understands the pressures and stressors of working in primary industries and is down to earth in her approach to managing mental health in a challenging environment.
She currently resides in the Tararua district with her family and is actively involved in sheep and beef farming.
Send Kate an enquiry using the form below, she would be happy to talk with you.
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