Laura Hook (Psychologist)
Overview
Laura is an accomplished psychologist with extensive experience across a range of sectors. Laura provides supervision and coaching to psychologists and professionals, fostering professional growth and enhancing client care.
Laura is committed to enhancing the wellbeing of all people, utilising her expertise to deliver evidence-based interventions that significantly improve mental wellbeing outcomes.
Skills and Experience
Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and Psychology, Master of Educational Psychology and Post Graduate Diploma of Educational Psychology Practice. She has also completed additional training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Positive Behaviour Support, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Professional Supervision, Motivational Interviewing, Relational Learning Framework, Trauma, Disability and Autism assessments.
Laura holds a current annual practicing certificate and is a member of the NZ Psychological Society.
Supervision Approach
In her supervision practice, Laura finds great fulfillment in supporting the growth of others, offering guidance, and creating reflective and safe spaces for exploration. A key aspect of her approach is the reflective learning model, which encourages thoughtful exploration of experiences, insights, and challenges. Her practice is grounded in a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ensuring that cultural perspectives are honored and integrated into every supervision session.
With the reflective model at the core of her work, Laura promotes self-awareness, critical thinking, and the practical application of learning. She particularly enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds, including neurodiverse communities and various cultural contexts. Compassion, collaboration, and curiosity are at the heart of her supervision style, creating an environment where supervisees feel supported, empowered, and inspired to reach their potential.
