Individualised support is shaped around the whole child, with strategies designed for home, school, and everyday life.
Tauranga Educational Psychologist
The Growing Minds Hub
Early, holistic, and collaborative support for children, families, and educators in Tauranga.
Helping children and families in Tauranga navigate learning and emotional challenges
We provide trusted, professional support for children, parents, and educators in Tauranga who are navigating behavioural, emotional, and learning differences. Whether your child is struggling at school, managing anxiety, or needs an educational assessment, we work alongside families and educators to provide support that is warm, tailored, and practical.
How we support children, families, and educators in Tauranga
We offer support across three key areas each designed to build confidence, capability, and connection around every child.
Individualised support
Tailored support for children and the adults around them, including emotional, behavioural, learning, and neurodiversity-related needs.
The Growing Minds Academy
A developing alternative education programme designed to help children reconnect with learning in meaningful, engaging, and confidence-building ways.
Parent & teacher workshops
Practical workshops for parents, caregivers, educators, schools, and community groups, focused on strategies to better support children.
Every child deserves support that fits who they are
Get in touch to explore how we can support your child, your whānau, or your school.
Child Support
Support for children experiencing challenges with emotions, behaviour, anxiety, friendships, confidence, or social connection.
Parenting Support
Coaching and practical guidance for parents and caregivers wanting support with behaviour, regulation, routines, and connection at home.
Learning & neurodiversity support
Support for children who find learning difficult, overwhelming, inconsistent, or under-stimulating, including tailored assessment and planning.
Early, practical, and connected support
We believe children do best when the key adults in their lives are working together, not in isolation.
That is why our approach focuses on support that is:
Early rather than reactive
Practical and achievable
Strength-based and personalised
Grounded in both wellbeing and learning
Designed to create consistency across home, school, and support settings
About The Growing Minds Hub
The Growing Minds Hub brings together expertise in educational psychology, teaching, learning support, and child-centred practice to support children in meaningful and lasting ways.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Growing Minds Hub?
The Growing Minds Hub provides child-centred support for children, families, and educators through individualised support, workshops, and a developing alternative education programme.
Do you only work with children who have a diagnosis?
No. We support a wide range of children, including those experiencing challenges with learning, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, confidence, engagement, or connection, whether or not they have a formal diagnosis.
Do you work with schools and educators as well as families?
Yes. We work alongside parents, caregivers, teachers, schools, and other professionals to create practical and consistent support around each child.
What kinds of concerns can you help with?
We support children and families with a wide range of concerns, including emotional regulation, anxiety, behaviour, friendships, learning differences, neurodiversity, school engagement, and parenting challenges.
Do you offer assessments?
Yes. Assessment support can help build a clearer understanding of a child’s learning, wellbeing, neurodiversity, and the next steps for support.
Do you offer support in Tauranga?
Yes. We support children, families, and schools in Tauranga and surrounding areas through flexible options, including online sessions and in-person visits where appropriate.
What is The Growing Minds Academy?
The Growing Minds Academy is a developing alternative education programme focused on helping children reconnect with learning in a way that feels meaningful, engaging, and confidence-building.
How do I get started?
The best first step is to get in touch so we can learn more about your child, your concerns, and the type of support you may be looking for.
Proudly sponsored by
The Growing Minds Academy is made possible with the generous support of our sponsors and community partners.
Supporting children, parents, and schools in Tauranga and surrounding areas
Whether you need support at home or in the classroom, we offer flexible options including online sessions and in-person visits to Tauranga by arrangement.
The Growing Minds Hub
Contact us to book a consultation in Tauranga.
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This website is operated by two separate organisations:
Growing Minds Hub Ltd is a New Zealand limited liability company providing individualised educational psychology support, parenting support, learning and neurodiversity support, and parent and teacher workshops.
Growing Minds Hub Charitable Trust is an incorporated charitable trust operating The Growing Minds Academy — a community programme supporting children's wellbeing and learning.
