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Welcome to MindWorks

Psychologist Sara Chatwin and the MindWorks Team are based in Auckland. They help people with confidence building, stress management, attaining fitness goals and overall personal development. If you're looking for individual and family services, sports or business mentoring, and an entire range of other psychological therapeutic techniques and counselling services, then you've found the right team!

We are Life Performance Specialists

Psychologist Sara Chatwin and her team also offer a vast range of other Life Performance services, so click around and contact us if you have any questions so “we can take you on the journey from average to AWESOME!

Meet The Team



MindWorkers In The News

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Seven Sharp

Psychologist Sara Chatwin explains how the new 'Clutter-Core' movement that's gaining momentum globally could help people attain the 'Feel Good Factor'.

Seven Sharp

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Seven Sharp

Psychologist Sara Chatwin explains the term 'Languishing', which has come about as a result of COVID related lockdowns and restrictions. 

Seven Sharp

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Seven Sharp

Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Hilary and Jeremy to explain the concept of 'Friend Pruning' and why it is an increasing phenomenon.

Seven Sharp

 

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Psychologist Sara Chatwin explains the concepts of Guilty Pleasures - the things that we enjoy but know we’re not supposed to like.

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Psychologist Sara Chatwin explains the theory behind having a 'growth mindset', raised in Dominic Bowden's interview with retired US Navy Seal Pat Dossett.

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Newstalk ZB

Psychologist Sara Chatwin talks to Kate Hawkseby about the upcoming COVID vaccine, and how people can overcome a fear of needles. 

Newstalk ZB

 

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First Steps

Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins CEO of Auckland Business Chamber, Michael Barnett, to talk about finding balance in leisure time, keeping things simple, and changing your mindset on "chilling out". 

First Steps

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Newstalk ZB

Psychologist Sara Chatwin joins Kate Hawskeby on the Early Edition to discuss findings from Oxford University regarding the potentially beneficial affects of gaming on mental health.

Newstalk ZB

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Newshub

50,000 free flowers were handed out to adults and kids, including people in COVID managed isolation. Leading psychologist Sara Chatwin tells Wilhemina Shrimpton that after the year we've had that we deserve it.

Newshub



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Psychologist Sara Chatwin said Kiwis find smoking offensive because it "flies in the face of the emphasis we put on good health". 

Newshub

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Newstalk ZB

Registered psychologist Sara Chatwin joins The Weekend Collective to share her advice on helping kids cope with another lockdown.

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Leading psychologist Sara Chatwin says while she thought it was “generally not advised” for children to speak in court, a caring parent might know best.

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The AM Show

Registered Psychologist Sara Chatwin chats to Duncan Garner about a report by Panadol, revealing half of New Zealand families have experienced depression, anxiety or stress in recent months due to COVID-19.

The AM Show

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Newstalk ZB

Psychologist Sara Chatwin told Kate Hawkesby that news coverage is likely fuelling a rise in young people worrying about climate change.

Newstalk ZB

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Psychologist Sara Chatwin said quitting a vice was always more likely to be successful when there was a strong motivation for doing it. Having a religious compulsion for giving something up would "absolutely" make it easier.

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The Cafe

Registered Psychologist Sara Chatwin catches up with  Carly Flynn at the halfway point of the COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown. 

THREE

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Radio NZ

Psychologist Sara Chatwin joined Karyn Hay to talk about the potential psychological effects of New Zealand's progression to Level 4 during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Radio NZ

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MYOB

Leading psychologist Sara Chatwin, shares the key characteristics of successful people and her blueprint for growing confidence from our successes.

MYOB



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The Project 

New Relationship Research indicated that ARGUING could positively influence relationships!? Psychologist Sara Chatwin interpreted the findings reminding us that it's more a case of raising issues that are important to both parties and having a 'reasonable'  dialogue as opposed to an out-in-out ROW that can help couples move forward! 

The Project Video

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The AM Show

Weetbix Better Brekkie Research and the Ministry of Health agree, children aren't eating or being provided with enough nutritious options, often enough! Social media is being implicated in skipping meals, overeating, and loss of focus at meal time! An advocate of "keeping social media in its place" Sara joined the AM crew to discuss.

The AM Show Video

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Kiwi Wealth

Planning for the future is SO important. Things and people change and feeling secure and safe as you age is reassuring! This Kiwi Wealth Campaign starts the necessary conversation about what you can do to feel positive about the future!
Registered Psychologist Sara Chatwin talks retirement with Carly Flynn. 

Kiwi Wealth Video



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Breakfast Show

Sara joined the TVNZ Breakfast panel to discuss: dairy owners and violence, alcohol and responsible drinking, and the life and death of the yellow pages!

Episode on Demand

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The Cafe 

Psychologist Sara Chatwin joined the coffee group on The Cafe to discuss "birth order" and what parents think of their tribe! Is it really all about numbers? 

The Cafe Video

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Breakfast Show

Sara Chatwin on the Breakfast panel with Andrew Dickens from Newstalk ZB. 

Talking: Tents, Cycling and Sex ED! 

Episode on Demand



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John Templeton

John Templeton (JT) has combined many lives in ONE! From street urchin, to soldier to Kiwi Bachelor of the Year and now JT is on a mission to help people live better lives by educating them on the necessary skills and tools required to survive in all areas of life. 

John made a name for himself in the Cross Fit circuit and has now taken all his life experience and skill to the next level. 

JT Performance Coach Website

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Britta Pedersen

Britta Pedersen is an out of network Senior Physiotherapist & Performance Trainer from New Zealand, with 12+ years practical experience in the Musculo-Skeletal field, based in Southern California. 

Psychologist Sara Chatwin and MindWorks Team worked with Britta to promote “mind/body wellness” after appearing on TVNZ to discuss Britta’s rehab process following a devastating fall from a horse. 

Performance Physiques Website

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Fashionista Fail

Carolyn Keep (Taylor) finished her “Fashionista Fail” Challenge in style....made her travel dreams come true and met her husband along the way.

Psychologist Sara Chatwin and the team at MindWorks are pretty proud of those achievements! 

There is more to come from Caro who is currently  contributing to a new Cycling show on TVNZ (airing in 2018), so she will be on your screens shortly! 

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Diversity Works NZ

Diversity Works NZ (formerly the Equal Employment Opportunities Trust)  is a national membership organisation that helps businesses develop and diversify to provide more inclusive workplaces. The latest bi-annual NZ Workplace Diversity Survey  identified 'work-life balance' as an issue by 66% of respondents. 

Psychologist Sara Chatwin and DWNZ's Bev Cassidy-Mackenzie addressed this and other findings in a brief video update. 

Diversity Works Video

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Unfiltered - Peak Performance

The Peak Performance channel, brought to you by   1Above explains how to maintain mental and physical fitness for peak output and productivity.

Registered Psychologist Sara Chatwin shares her top three tips on effectively de-stressing in the workplace. 



Peak Performance Video

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NZ Herald

When is it OK to park in a parent and child space without a baby?

An investigation by the Herald has revealed a huge number of people occupying car parks at local retailers designated for parents and caregivers.


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