AncorA brings science, psychiatry and real support together.
This advertising copy was produced by AncorA and is being published by the New Zealand Herald as advertorial.
AncorA is helping Kiwis finally get answers – not blame.
ADHD has had plenty of airtime lately. It feels like everyone knows someone who thinks they might have it.
But at AncorA, this isn’t a moment or a trend.
It’s serious work with real human impact.
Adult ADHD isn’t simply about attention or concentration. For many, it shows up across daily life in less obvious ways – relationship strain, emotional volatility, erratic pleasure-seeking, impulsive decisions, difficulty regulating distress, disrupted sleep, and a constant sense of being “behind” despite trying hard.
These aren’t personality flaws. They are neurodevelopmental symptoms that deserve recognition, compassion – and the right kind of support.
Co-founders Kim Blair and Anja Theron have more than 45 years’ combined healthcare experience. Their connection to ADHD isn’t just professional – it’s also personal – giving them a deeper, more grounded understanding of what makes this journey both challenging and hopeful. They’ve seen first-hand how many people still fall through the cracks, even as awareness grows. Add a team of passionate and knowledgeable Psychiatrists to this, and you have a service that strives to make a difference in the lives of neurodivergent individuals.
Yes – ADHD is talked about more openly now.
But stigma and challenges to get the support you need is still alive in subtle ways: at work, in families, inside relationships, and within people’s own internal stories.
“People aren’t ‘lazy’ or ‘broken’. They’re exhausted from trying to make a brain work the way it was never wired to.”
AncorA offers one of the most comprehensive ADHD assessment and support pathways in New Zealand – psychiatrist-led, evidence-based, and available for people aged 16+ nationwide. Based in Tauranga, clients can choose to attend in-person, or meet with our psychiatrists online from anywhere in the country. Their team enables timely access to care – with most clients being seen within seven weeks of registering.
And unlike quick online quizzes or rushed consults, their comprehensive assessment also uses an internationally recognised computer-based test that objectively measures attention, impulsivity, and movement – through eye-tracking and facial-recognition data (QbCheck).
It’s not a gimmick.
It’s science – made visible.
“The moment someone sees what’s going on in their brain – things suddenly click.”
But the assessment isn’t the finish line.
AncorA support extends beyond your diagnosis, recognising that this is the beginning of your journey as they guide you in medication options, monitoring side-effects, adjusting where needed, and offering structured support to help people step into their lives with confidence rather than confusion.
Because ADHD isn’t solved by a label.
It’s changed by understanding.
“Once people understand themselves properly and receive the support, they need to be the best they can be- whatever that “best” looks like- things shift.”
AncorA’s approach is different.
They slow down.
They listen.
And they do things properly.
If you think you or someone you care about might have ADHD – reach out via their website. (www.ancora.org.nz) or via phone on 021 222 0993.
The team will respond promptly.
Not because this is a trend – but because getting real help for your ADHD changes lives.