Passionate about supporting you to move towards a more meaningful life.

Polaris Psychology is run by Dr. Yanis Brinkmann and Dr. Jessica Clifton

We offer support for people at all stages of their lives with a range of assessment and treatment options.

Meet Yanis

After graduating with a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology at Massey University I have been offering private psychological work across the New Plymouth and Wellington regions.

My work has included neuropsychological and psychological assessment including: concussion, dementia, ADHD, and intellectual disability assessments.

I have also worked extensively with both the ACC physical and sensitive claims process and I can provide both mental injury and supported assessments.

My main clinical experience is delivering CBT, CFT and ACT-informed therapies across a range of difficulties.

I have a special interest in working with complex and interpersonal trauma, and I am passionate about providing support for survivors of sexual abuse.

Meet Jessica

UNFORTUNATELY JESSICA IS UNABLE TO ACCEPT ANY NEW REFERRALS AT THIS TIME.

Kia ora!

I am a clinical psychologist with over 6 years experience working across adult and child mental health services in the DHB.

I enjoy meeting people at all stages of their lives and supporting them to meet their goals by drawing on their strengths and passions.

I am experienced in providing a range of psychological assessments and I draw upon CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, and CFT - informed therapies.

When we meet I will spend time getting to know you and your background, and our work will focus on helping you to understand yourself while we develop personalised strategies to support you to create a more meaningful life.