A Calm, Clear Approach To Support
Planning next steps as children and young people change environments, grow social connections, and prepare for independent living can be daunting. Pallas Psychology provides a systematic approach to assessment, therapy, problem-solving and goal setting that can take the heat out of big family decisions.
Dr Margaret Crawford: Credentials and Approaches
Professional Membership
New Zealand Psychologists Board Registration, General Scope
New Zealand Psychological Society
EMDRNZ (NZ Association for EMDR Therapists)
Learning Disability Association of New Zealand
New Zealand Teaching Council Registration
Therapeutic Approaches
Assent-Based Practice
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Behavioural Analysis
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprogramming (EMDR)
Motivational Interviewing
Behavioural Activation
Teaching Advanced Learning Repertoires
Essential For Living
Formal Qualifications
Ph.D Psychology, Waikato University
Post Graduate Diploma Psychology (Practice, ABA)
Post Graduate Diploma Psychology (Distinction)
Bachelor Social Sciences Honours, 1st Class
Bachelor of Education
Diploma of Teaching, Level 2 Certificate Te Ara Reo Māori
Why This Work Matters
A lot of the young people I see have already been overlooked, misunderstood, or dismissed. I’m here for them. And for the adults trying to keep them safe, steady, and seen.