I am Here to Help
- anxiety
- depression
- suicidal ideation
- grief, low sense of worth
- relationship difficulties
- adjustment difficulties
- and/or other mental health related difficulties?
I trained at the University of Auckland and completed a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology in 2007. Since then I have worked at Community Mental Health Center (adults) in DHB and private practices. In addition to working with adults in New Zealand, I have supported expatriate individuals and families in Korea. I also served as a university lecturer in Korea for six years, where I developed a deep passion for mentoring young adults.
As a Korean immigrant, I moved to New Zealand in 1999 after growing up in South Korea and Thailand. My cross-cultural journey continued into adulthood as I lived and worked in various countries and cultural settings, including Spain, Laos, and UAE. These experiences have fostered a strong interest in cross-cultural transitions and adjustment. I am open, curious, and committed to understanding and supporting people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Therapeutic Approach
I enjoy working in collaborative, compassionate, and genuine manner with my clients. I warmly invite you to begin a journey of Understanding. Healing. Becoming. A path toward greater self-awareness, emotional healing, and living as your authentic self.
I draw from several evidence-based therapeutic models and techniques to fit the specific needs of each client, including:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
- Compassion-Focused Therapy
- STAIR (Skills Training Affective and Emotional Regulation), Polyvagal therapy & Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma
FAQs
Registrations & Qualifications
- Registered Clinical Psychologist (NZPB)
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology (University of Auckland)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours, University of Auckland)
Appointments
- face-to-face session on Tuesdays
- online sessions available
Languages Spoken
- I am fluent in English and Korean, 한국어로 상담 가능합니다)
Fees
- Standard individual therapy sessions are 55 minutes long.
- My fee for an individual therapy session is $215 per session, inclusive of GST. Payment is due at the time of service.
Cancellation Policy
- A minimum of 24 hours’ notice (within working days) is required for cancellation or rescheduling of an appointment.
- Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice, or missed appointments, will be charged the full session fee.
- Please note cancellation time frames exclude weekend days and public holidays.
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Wellington Central
August, 2025
Monday
August 26,2019
- Tuesday
- 9:00am - 10:00am
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