Frank Hayes is a Child and Family Psychologist, who specialises in working with children, adolescents, families, parents and men. He provides Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, and Supervision here at Apollo, consults with Maternal Mental Health, Waitemata Health Board, where he facilitates couples groups, and is a past lecturer in the Department of Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology at the Auckland University of Technology.

Common referral concerns relate to anxiety, depression, grief & loss, behavioural issues, relational issues, self-esteem, and men's social-emotional health. Frank's research focus is on the transition to fatherhood and provides ante-natal and post-natal support for fathers through his groups, New Born Fathers.

New Born Fathers
A series of groups designed and facilitated by Frank Hayes to provide support for men in their transition to Fatherhood. The most popular group is the NBF Forum which is a regular monthly meeting that provides an opportunity for expectant and new dads to discuss the issues of beginning fatherhood, gain information, problem solve, and meet other new dads in a friendly space. Each Forum offers space for an open discussion as well Frank presenting a topic that is relevant to the men's fathering concerns. The Forum provides an informal and supportive place to celebrate being a great dad! Individual & Couple Consultations, as well as Training for Professionals working in the field, are also available.