Cambridge Educational Psychology Services Ltd
Supporting children to thrive with compassionate, evidence-based psychological care
Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti aroha o tatou mahi.
Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work.
About CEPS
Based in the heart of the Waikato, the CEPS team provides compassionate, evidence-based psychological care, assessment, and therapeutic services for children aged 6 to 16 years, to support them to thrive in their learning and development. We work closely with children, whānau, teachers, the wider school team, and community providers to understand each child's unique strengths and challenges. This helps us identify learning differences, support wellbeing, and offer practical recommendations for home, school, and community settings, so every child may reach their unique potential.
The CEPS service is led by Emma Harper, a registered educational and developmental psychologist, who also brings her 20 years of prior experience as a registered nurse. Her unique background, coupled with her lived experience of ADHD and being a mum of three children, brings a deep understanding of the sphere of health and education to her psychological practice, so that she can lead the CEPS team to holistically support your child to thrive.
Here at CEPS, our psychological practice is grounded in local knowledge, and we are committed to providing an inclusive, culturally-affirming practice. We are proud to be a rainbow-friendly and neurodivergent-affirming provider and employer. We are a female-owned social enterprise and a living wage employer.
How We Can Help
We specialise in working with children and young people aged between 6 to 16 years of age, offering:
Cognitive and Educational Assessments
Our comprehensive assessments explore how your child thinks, learns, and interacts with the world. Our team use gold-standard assessment processes to support our accurate understanding of your child’s developmental and educational profile.
Tailored Therapy
Empowering young people through gender affirming, neurodiversity-positive, and culturally grounded practice — where identity is affirmed, strengths are supported, and everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Practical Strategies
We provide evidence-based, actionable strategies you can use at home, school, and in everyday life to support your child to thrive in their own unique way.
Supporting Children at Every Stage
At CEPS, we understand that every child is unique. Our team of registered psychologists align their services with recognised developmental stages and evidence-based practice, consistent with international psychological research to provide comprehensive assessments, tailored therapy and practical support.
We know that:
Tamariki: Children (8–11 years):
At this age, children are developing key social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Our psychologists offer compassionate assessments, alongside creative& playful therapy to promote and grow emotional regulation and problem-solving abilities.
Rangatahi: Young Persons (12–15 years):
Early adolescence is a time of rapid change and identity development. Our programs for this age group are designed to offer full assessments and build confidence, emotional resilience, and healthy thinking patterns while supporting teens through middle and high school, friendship, and family transitions.
Young People (16–25 years):
Late adolescence and early adulthood is about increasing independence, understanding self, setting goals and navigating complex life decisions. We provide full assessments, psychological support, practical strategies to help young people manage stress, build self-efficacy, and prepare for adulthood.
Whether your child requires additional learning support or greater academic extension, we offer the insights needed to guide informed decisions, ensuring each child has the right resources and opportunities to reach their full potential.
Our Affirming Approach
We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for all tamariki and their whānau. We recognize the importance of identity, self-expression, and belonging in a child’s development. Our approach is grounded in manaakitanga (care and support) and whanaungatanga (connections and relationships), ensuring that every child feels valued and accepted for who they are.
Neuro-Affirming
We celebrate neurodiversity, focusing on strengths and individual learning styles. We work with children with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other learning differences, ensuring they receive the support and advocacy they need.
Gender & Rainbow-Affirming
We provide a safe and inclusive environment for gender-diverse and LGBTQIA+ children and youth, ensuring that all identities are recognized and respected.
Culturally Responsive
We honour Mātauranga Māori and work closely with whānau, kaiako, and community organisations to embed cultural values into our practice.
We believe in collaboration and connection and we are committed to ethical practice, transparency, and community well-being, to ensure that the work we do benefits tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, educators, and our wider community. As such we prioritise working alongside trusted local organisations that support neurodiverse and rainbow youth.
CEPS Affiliations
CEPS is dedicated to working with children and young people, partnering with both local and national organizations to create impactful opportunities and support their growth and development.
National Affiliations
Local Affiliations
CEPS has been founded to make a positive impact in the lives of children and whānau in the provincial Waikato region. We are working towards becoming a B Corp organisation which is widely considered to be the “gold standard” of environmental and social certification and is the “holistic view” of what it meant to do good business. We think becoming a B Corp is a real demonstration that we’re committed to being a purpose-led organisation. Here are a few of our local community groups that we support and closely work alongside.
Please contact us if you think your community group would like to work with us.
Get in Touch
If you’re wondering whether an assessment or therapy might be right for your child, we’re happy to guide you.
Let’s work together to help your child flourish and thrive in their educational journey.
Cambridge Educational Psychology Services
Freephone: 0800 730 700
Mobile: 021 730 700
Email: enquiries@ceps.co.nz
Emergency Support Contacts
CEPS does not provide crisis support services. For any life-threatening emergencies, please dial 111.