Judi Barnao Psychologist, Facilitator, Mindfulness Practitioner

Judi is a passionate psychologist, programme facilitator, systemic and mindfulness

practitioner, registered with the NZ Psychologists Board. She has experience providing

support in the education, disability and mental health sectors.

Judi has excellent undertanding of child development and extensive experience working

with children, teens and their families. As a mother of four Judi has a good understanding of

the challenges families face and a passion for working with families to support positive

change.

Judi’s areas of interest and specilisation include:

• Developmental, beahvioural and emotional concerns

• Anxiety

• Trauma

• Disordered eating/body image

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

related iussues

Judi uses child centrered approaches including, solution-focussed, narrative, motivational

interviewing, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), functional analysis, mindfulness, and ACT

(Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) based in her work.