Clinical Psychologist

MA(Psych), DClinPsych, MNZCCP, EMDRAA

Amber (Ngāti Whakaue; she/her) is an exceptional Clinical Psychologist on our team. Amber specialises in neurodivergence including adult ADHD and autism diagnosis. She also has expertise in suicide prevention and postvention, Māori culture, resilience, and psychological support for weight loss surgery.

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Amber has a calm and gentle approach. She views wellbeing holistically and draws from her experience across public and private settings, including in the areas of anxiety, depression, psychological trauma, and loss.

 

Amber's seminal doctoral research explored how Māori whānau experience the loss of a loved one to suicide, including ways of coping, barriers to coping, and how resilience can occur through such an experience of loss.

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When she isn't at work, Amber loves pilates and yoga, spending time with her husband, kids, and dog, being out in nature, or relaxing at home. She also enjoys watching reality TV - her guilty pleasure! Amber is based in Tauranga.

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Professional Memberships:

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• New Zealand Psychologists Board (NZPB)

• New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists (NZCCP)

• EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA)

• Australian & New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS)