Willing or not: A qualitative study of private psychologists’ perspectives on working with adolescents in Aotearoa New Zealand

Susan WallSchool of Health, Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, Mathijs LucassenSchool of Health and Medical Sciences, City St George, s University of London, Theresa FlemingSchool of Health, Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Australasian Psychiatry

Published online on June 13, 2026

Abstract

Australasian Psychiatry, Ahead of Print.
PurposeAdolescent mental health need is high in Aotearoa New Zealand, yet engagement of private psychologists with adolescents is limited. This study examined how private psychologists decide whether to accept adolescent referrals within a mixed public ...