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Erin Zhai

你好! Kia ora! I'm Erin, a Registered Psychologist with a wealth of experience supporting individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I understand that life can often feel overwhelming, and it's easy to get caught up in unhelpful patterns of thinking, behaviour, and how we relate to ourselves and others. These patterns can lead to challenges such as mood issues, self-doubt, guilt, shame, or even substance use as a way to escape emotional pain. In such moments, therapy can offer a path to greater clarity, self-awareness, and new strategies for navigating life’s complexities.


I have worked in a variety of settings including NGO disability services, the Department of Corrections, and the education sector. I've worked with a broad range of people—children, youth, adults, individuals with offending backgrounds, neurodiverse people, as well as immigrants and refugees. I am also dedicated to community involvement, having volunteered in projects that support neurodiverse children through group programs.


I am fluent in both Mandarin and English, and I bring a culturally sensitive approach to all the work I do.

Therapy approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Certified Circle of Security (COS) facilitator

  • Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)

Qualifications

  • Masters of Science in Psychology (Distinction), The University of Auckland

  • Post Graduate Diploma of Arts in Psychology (Merit) , The University of Auckland

  • Post Graduate Diploma of Practice Psychology, Waikato University

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Linguistics, The University of Auckland

Memberships

  • New Zealand Psychologist Board Registered Psychologist

  • Member of New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPS)

How can we help?

Clinician preference
Dr. Camilla Nguyen
Dr. Alexandra Bijl-Brown
Sarah Buckland
Ron Chau
Meika Churchman
Rachel Bilby
Gisela Theunissen
Hanna Cope
Dr. Danny Stewart
Erin Zhai
Keyla Losa
Dr Jemila Chadwick
No preference - First available

Service Eligibility Criteria

Due to the specialised nature of our services, we are currently unable to support clients experiencing severe mental health symptoms, high risk of self-harm or harm to others, borderline personality disorder or traits, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis-related conditions. By proceeding, you confirm that you have read and understand these eligibility requirements and believe you meet our service criteria.

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