Our research
We draw on Te Ara Tika Ethical Framework (Hudson et al., 2010) as a way of framing our research with regard to relationships, our cultural and social responsibilities, justice and equity, and research design. Given our kaupapa, we therefore evaluate all our research with regard to this framework.
Current projects
A collaborative research project looking at the post-treatment effectiveness of the service.
Evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of child-centred play therapy in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Evaluating the impact of the change to online psychological therapies in the context of COVID-19.
Research into the effectiveness of non-pharmacological treatments or therapies that address and alleviate dental anxiety and phobia.
Research looking at Pasifika worldviews alongside the world of psychology, psychotherapy and counselling
Research and publications that focus on how psychological therapists and health professionals engage with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Writings on the intersection of culture and practice.
Research and publications that focus on how psychological therapists and therapies are racist, oppressive, and, therefore, problematic.
A review of indigenous perspectives in psychology and cross-cultural engagement in psychotherapy and counselling.
A comparison of te ao Māori understandings of oranga and the philosophical underpinnings of relational psychotherapies.
Articles on research theory and practice.
Completed projects
Find out more about some of the projects our team has recently completed.
Meet the team
Our team includes academics and practitioners from the disciplines of psychotherapy, counselling and psychology.