Renee Vitale

Kia ora my name is Renee Vitale.

I moved to Hawkes Bay from Wellington almost 5-years ago and live here with my partner Will, our children Albie (5), Rita (1), and our sausage dog, Juno.

My mum was born in the South Island of NZ, and my dad is from Samoa

Qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Practice (Current)
Master of Science with Merit in Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma of Science, with Merit in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminology

I am currently registered with the NZ Psychologists Board and I am a Member of the NZ Psychological Society.

Current Work

I am currently a registered intern psychologist with Little Ninjas, working with children, adolescents and their family/whānau. I believe that when children feel better, they do better. I like the visual of children’s behaviour being the tip of an ice-berg, and our job as a psychologist is to be curious about what might be going on beneath the surface, physically, socially, emotionally, and mentally.

Work History & Experience

My background is in health psychology and clinical nutrition. I have worked for a private practice at a health and rehabilitation clinic, working with adults and young people. I have also worked in community health, working alongside community groups, council, marae, schools and workplaces to help create spaces and policies that support the wellbeing of their communities.