About Kapiti Neuro Therapy
Corinne Allan works as an independent Art Therapist in her art therapy studio in Waikanae. She provides art therapy for schools and community groups in the wider Wellington area.
Corinne is passionate about changing attitudes towards neurodiversity and disability through non-invasive, well-researched therapy solutions like neuro therapy, art therapy, light therapy, movement therapy, play centred learning and snoezelen therapy in a multi-sensory environment.
Kapiti Neuro Therapy offers hope after diagnosis by using well-researched non-medical therapy solutions. They do this in an inclusive, caring, client centred environment. They help create new pathways in the brain, through stimulating experiences and positive reinforcement in their multi-sensory environment.
Kapiti Neuro Therapy offer
A wide range of therapy solutions for children with Sensory Processing Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, Autism, Asperger, ADD, ADHD, learning and behavioural problems and trauma recovery
- Support for teenagers with anxiety, depression, self-harming, low self-esteem and trauma recovery
- Therapy support for adults going through separations, burnout and mental health problems
- Referral for clinical diagnostic and support parents going through the funding process
- Courses, workshops for teachers, RTLB and other professional therapists
- Well researched non-medical therapy like Biofeedback and Neurofeedback to improve the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of their clients
Registrations and Professional Memberships
Provisional Member of the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Arts Therapy Association (ANZACATA)
Qualifications
- Diploma in Therapeutic Art/ Clinical Art Therapy
- Art Therapy for Trauma recovery Certificate
- Art Therapy and Intuitive coaching Certificate
- Post Graduate Training in Sensory Processing Disorder
- Neuro Linguistic Programming Certificate
- Mindfulness Diploma
- Neruographic Specialist Certificate
- Max Luscher Colour Diagnostic Certificate
- 3 years at Sternbild Home for Disabled Adults and 2 years in a facility for troubled teenagers
How Kapiti Neuro Therapy can help
At Kapiti Neuro Therapy, Corinne works with clients, parents, schools and other professional therapists to coordinate the best outcome for each person. She tailors each therapy session to suit the individual’s personal needs, all in a client centred, calm and loving environment.
Corinne offers a wide range of therapy solutions for children with neuro-diversity like Autism, Asperger, ADD, ADHD, SPD, GDD, and complex learning and behaviour.
She also offers therapy for trauma, shock, grief, PTSD, anger management, low self-esteem issues, accidents, and brain trauma recovery.
As part of her service, Corinne supports parents through the funding and diagnostic process and works alongside schools and medical professionals to help children, teenagers and adults improve their emotional, mental and physical well-being.
Speech and communication
- Expressing emotions understand emotions finding the right words to express myself
- Social communication skills for home, school and community
- Play centred learning and social skills
Skills for learning
- Support with learning and behaviour problems
- Developmental skills
- Social interaction
- Help with transitioning between activities and at school
- Sleep issues
Behaviour and emotional health
- Behaviour support plans
- Mental health and post trauma support
- Attention difficulties
- Emotional regulation
- Managing big emotions – anger, anxiety
- Depression and anxiety management
Sensory
- Sensory processing and regulation
- Managing sensory meltdowns
Physical skills
- Fine and gross motor skills
- Standing, toe walking
- Posture, balance and upper body-strength
- Coordination and motor skills
- Visual and motor skills
Training/other support services
1. Setting up use of a Multi- Sensory Course
· 2. Inside Out: A practical review of a child’s emotion form a Sensory Processing Perspective Course
· 3. Every Family is a Kingdom Workshop: This fun family Art Workshop focusses on positive interaction, teamwork and defining positive boundaries so everyone in your Kingdom is happy.
· 4. We can support and assist with a referral for a Clinical Diagnostic if you would like to have clarity over your child’s development
Physical environment
The Kapiti Neuro Therapy centre is a non-medical environment where children and adults love to learn. The rooms are connected to a big garden and playground where children and parents can relax.
Transport and Parking
Private Parking available in front of Neurotherapy. Disability access and parking available.
Atmosphere
At the Kapiti Neuro Therapy Centre in Waikanae, Corinne helps to stimulate and calm the mind, body and emotions through creative play, Art, Neurographic, Colour Meditation, Movement, Snoezelen Therapy and a Multi-Sensory Environment.
We are happy to provide free services, programmes and courses to children and families in the wider Wellington region, including Kapiti, Lower Hutt and Palmerston North.
Contact Corinne today to find out more about her therapy and her workshops and courses. 027 246 44 88 www.neurotherapy.nz
Services
- Multi-Sensory Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Light Therapy
- Snoezelen Therapy
- Movement Therapy
- Cognitive Therapy
- Trauma and Shock Recovery Therapy
- Neurographics
- Play centred learning
- Courses / workshops
- Parent / client consultation
This is a mobile service.
Services
- Multi-Sensory Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Light Therapy
- Snoezelen Therapy
- Movement Therapy
- Cognitive Therapy
- Trauma and Shock Recovery Therapy
- Neurographics
- Play centred learning
- Courses / workshops
- Parent / client consultation
My son has been coming to Corinne for the last 4 months since he turned 4 years old. He was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at age 3 and a half. His speech and learning is delayed by about a year. We are based in Wellington but it is well worth the 50 minute trip once a week. My son loves Corinne and and his face lights up when he sees her. He is so excited when it is “Corinne day!” Corinne has developed a strong relationship with my son. She is kind, but pushes him to achieve and pushes past his demand avoidance.
Initially he was overly excitable and found it hard to keep still, running from one place to the next. He would stay with each structured activity for less than 1 minute. He would get frustrated easily and his communication was limited. He was also working on toilet learning. Because of these factors, Corinne first of all worked on emotional regulation. Amazingly in 3 short months my son could self regulate and has been able to say when he is tired or when he needs to rest or have a spin on the swing. He will take himself of his own volition off for a lie down. The low light and soft music calms his sensory system overloaded from dealing with the everyday world.
As well, he has become more comfortable in expressing his feelings. He can say ‘i’m sad,’ ‘im happy’ and notices these feelings in others noticeably his sister. Since coming to Corrine’s we got him a swing for at home too which he loves. Now that he is calmer, he has been able to partake in play therapy.
Corrine’s play therapy is child lead. He can choose the activity that most takes his interest. His fine motor skills are increasing as Corinne works on these with him whether through art or building activities which he loves and I am confident he will have the basic skills in place before school next year. Corinne is full of ideas to implement at home too and this has been invaluable for the consistency between daycare, home and Corinnes sensory room.
I really can’t recommend Corinnes full integration therapy enough.
