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Rotorua Educational Psychologist
Nicole Lovegrove
Helping children, families, and educators overcome emotional, behavioural, learning, and neurodiversity-related challenges — together.
Supporting children, families, and schools in Rotorua.
Based right here in Rotorua, I work with tamariki, whānau, and kura to overcome emotional, behavioural, and learning challenges. As a local Educational Child Psychologist, I understand the unique needs of our community — and provide practical, evidence-based support to help children thrive at home, school, and in life.
Child Support
Helping children manage big emotions, anxiety, friendships, and behaviour — at home, school, or in the community. Support is tailored to their emotional and social needs.
Parenting Support
For parents navigating challenging behaviours at home or seeking to strengthen their parenting strategies. Includes individual coaching and personalised support plans.
Learning & Neurodiversity Support
Supporting children who find learning difficult, boring, or too easy. Includes assessments for dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, and giftedness, and the creation of tailored learning plans.
Training & Workshops
Interactive workshops for parents, educators, and professionals — covering neurodiversity, emotional regulation, behaviour strategies, resilience, and more. Tailored to your group’s needs.
Contact me today to schedule a consultation and start your child's journey to a brighter future.
About
Born and raised in Rotorua, I attended St. Mary’s and John Paul College. My career began in primary teaching, eventually leading me back to St. Mary’s as a teacher, team leader, and learning support specialist. Throughout this time, I noticed an increasing number of children facing learning, wellbeing, and behaviour challenges without access to needed support. To make a meaningful difference, I chose to further my education and return with new expertise.
Rotorua is my home, and I am passionate about giving back to its tamariki, whānau, and kura. Educational psychology is the missing piece our community needs to empower children and support their learning, wellbeing, and behavioural needs. My approach is ecological, aiming to create positive changes in the environments around children, helping them to thrive as confident, connected, resilient, courageous and curious learners.
What sets me apart
Understanding that every child is unique, I tailor environmental factors to their strengths and needs, ensuring comprehensive support. My background in education and leadership provides valuable insights into the classroom experience, allowing me to develop effective, manageable and achievable interventions. As a long-time Rotorua resident, my strong community connections and focus on relationships ensure that the support I create for your child is implemented effectively.
My Qualifications
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)
Certificate of Arts (Psychology)
Masters of Educational and Developmental Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology
Registered Educational Psychologist
Registered Teacher
I offer individualised support for children, tailored coaching for parents, comprehensive learning and neurodiversity assessments, and customised workshops for communities and schools. Every service is grounded in evidence-based practice and shaped by the needs of the child and their wider environment.
My Vision
To influence positive change in children’s worlds so that they can grow as confident, connected, resilient, courageous and curious learners.
My Values
Supporting families and schools across Rotorua
Whether your child needs help managing big emotions, you're looking for parenting support, or your school is seeking professional development – I’m here to help.
Contact me to book a consultation in Rotorua.
Nicole Lovegrove
mail hello@nicolelovegrove.co.nz
call 0273491632
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Helping children and their support networks to overcome any social, emotional, behavioural, or learning difficulties that they are experiencing.
