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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.

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What to expect

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 attended The University of Canterbury and completed a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) before she moved to Palmerston North after the Christchurch earthquakes where she completed a Master of Clinical Psychology at Massey University in 2018.

After three years of employment as a Clinical Psychologist, Kate started her private practice, Second Nature Psychology. She has been self employed in this practice since 2021 and has enjoyed prioritising rural mental health where she works with individuals, couples, and families connected to primary industries.

Kate and her partner have recently purchased their first farm in the Manawatu region, and they actively participate in the rural community. Kate continues to weave her passion for farming and psychology together and she understands the pressures and stressors of working in primary industries. She is down to earth in her approach, open and honest, relatable, and can break psychological concepts down into manageable steps when working with clients experiencing challenges with their mental health.

Send Kate an enquiry using the form below, she would be happy to talk with you.