Director/Owner of Little Ninjas Ltd

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Anita Johansen
Ko Te Wairoa Hopupu Honengenenge Matangirau te awa 
​Ko Whakapunake te maunga
​Ko Whaakirangi te marae
​Ko Ngāti Kahungunu me Ngāti Pahauwera ngā iwi
​Ko Takitimu te waka
Kia ora my name is Anita Johansen. 

I currently reside in Napier, NZ with my husband Pete and my proudest achievements - my daughters Tiaamana (19), Maarie (16) & Aaria (10).

When I am not working, I love hanging out with my whānau.  We try and keep as active as we can and love exploring the outdoors.  I also really enjoy gardening.​

Qualifications

I hold a BA Arts (Psychology), Masters of Educational Psychology (Honours), Post Graduate Diploma Educational Psychology and a Post Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Dual Diagnosis - Mental Health & Addictions).

Current Work

I am currently working in private practice. 
  • 1:1 therapeutic work
  • Family/whānau therapeutic work
  • Comprehensive assessments
  • ​Approved PHO Therapist through Health Care Hawkes Bay.
  • Educational assessments for children and youth who are in the Youth Justice system. 
  • Awhi mai awhi atu - Counselling in Schools - Maraenui Bilingual School
  • Professional Development
  • Parent evenings
  • Online group work
  • Supervision
  • Member of the Reference Group for the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Practice

Work History & Experience

I have worked in a number of settings with children, Youth and their whānau in the past such as; 
  • Based in a High School setting working with children who were at risk of disengaging.
  • A tutor in Alternative Education Programme
  • Ministry of Education (Severe Behaviour Team) for a number of years.
  • Based in a HB Primary School setting in a consultative role providing systems advice as well as behaviour advice and support across four Primary Schools.
  • Various mental health & addiction settings with children, youth & their families including a residential facility for youth and Kaupapa Māori services​.
  • Private contract work for the Ministry of Education in Hawkes Bay and the Bay of Plenty.
  • Registered Psychologist at the Child Development Service, HBDHB.
  • Supervisor for Intern Psychologist

Publications

I have three published pieces of work in the areas of Māori, children, youth and behaviour - Publications - Media releases