Camilla is a highly skilled, kind and compassionate Clinical Psychologist who completed her doctorate training in the United Kingdom. She has worked as a Senior Clinical Psychologist within the National Health Service and District Health Boards across physical health and mental health settings in both the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
Her main areas of expertise include anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship issues, sexual health, gender identity, autism & ADHD, and adjusting to life with a chronic physical health condition. She works across the lifespan.
Her practice is informed by evidence-based interventions. She works flexibly and collaboratively, integrating multiple therapeutic models to help clients overcome their difficulties and develop in line with their personal values and goals of therapy. Alongside therapy, she also offers clinical supervision to psychologists and other health professionals as well as runs training and workshops.
Beyond her professional life, she proudly identifies as a member of Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOL). In her free time, she enjoys being creative, whether with lego bricks or paints to capture moments and feelings and immersing herself in nature. Her artwork is inspired by nature and furry animals. Her greatest joy comes from spending time with her two wonderful rescue dogs, Keke and Charlie. 🐾🎨🌿
Therapy approaches
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Systemic family therapy
Personal Construct Therapy (PCT)
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) informed practice
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) informed practices
Qualifications
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Master of Science
Bachelor (Hons) in Psychology
Memberships
Registered Clinical Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologist Board
Full Member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists.
Our team
Dr. Camilla Nguyen
Sarah is a highly skilled Registered Psychologist, who approaches her work with empathy and compassion. Sarah completed her psychologist registration in New Zealand, and has worked in a variety of settings, such as disability services, Mental Health, Ministry of Education, and ACC accredited services. Sarah works across the lifespan, in a culturally sensitive and holistic way.
Her main areas of interest include trauma, neurodiversity, traumatic brain injury, anxiety and mood disorders, parent and family support, gender identity, resilience and grief.
Sarah works flexibly and collaboratively and uses a variety of values centred, evidence-based therapeutic models to support clients to be able to develop strategies to overcome difficulties and work towards their goals. Alongside therapy, Sarah also offers supervision to psychologist and other health professionals, as well as facilitating training and workshops.
Beyond her professional life, Sarah is a parent of teenage daughters, and spends her spare time outdoors, coaching netball, and spending time with her family, and pets.
Therapy approaches
Cognitive Behaviour al Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Eye Movement desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
Play Therapy (informed practice)
Motivational Interviewing
Solutions Focused Therapy
Qualifications
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology
Post Graduate Certificate in Educational Psychology
MA (honours) in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - (Honours)
Memberships
Registered Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologist Board
Full Member of the New Zealand Psychologist Society
Full Member of the New Zealand Society for Behaviour Analysis
Associate Member of the New Zealand Association for EMDR Therapists
Sarah Buckland
Clinical Psychologist
Registered Psychologist
Ron Chau
Registered Psychologist
As an Education and Developmental Psychologist trained in New Zealand, Ron has gained extensive experience across various government, non-profit and private practice settings. His specialisations include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parent-child relationships and neurodiversity, which has allowed him to develop a range of competencies reflecting various walks of life.
Ron's therapeutic approach is collaborative and empathetic, rooted in the belief that everyone has the capacity for success.
Outside of work, Ron enjoys travelling, pottery making, staying active and spending quality time with his beloved golden retriever, Bagel.
Therapy approaches
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Solutions-Focused Therapy (SFT)
Sandplay Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Circle of Security (COS)
Stepping Stones Triple P
Qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
Postgraduate Diploma in Developmental and Educational Psychology
Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (BSc)
Memberships
Registered Educational Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologist Board
