Warm, Practical Support with Aroha

Pēnei Tēnei / About Me

Tēnā koutou katoa
Ko Shanghai tōku iwi
No China ahau
Ko Waitākere tōku kāinga ināianei
Ko Zhang tōku whānau
Ko Yi tōku ingoa
Nō reira tēnā koutou tēnā koutou tēnā tātou katoa

Hi, I’m Yi (pronounced like the letter E). My family name is Zhang. I’m a New Zealand-trained and registered psychologist and I’ve been practicing here since 2014.

I’m Chinese and while that is an important part of who I am, it’s only one part. I bring a wide range of experiences and values that shape how I relate to people. I enjoy working with clients from all kinds of backgrounds and don’t believe in putting anyone into a fixed box.

Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges or life transitions I’m here to support you with warmth and practical care. My style is warm and practical combining understanding with helpful strategies to support you in making positive changes.

I aim to create a space where you feel safe, supported and free to be yourself. You don’t need to have everything figured out. We can start from wherever you are.

If you’re looking for a compassionate and down-to-earth approach to therapy please get in touch. I’m here to help.

Common Concerns I Work With
• Trauma
• PTSD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress
• Grief
• Low self-esteem
• Relationship problems
• Communication issues
• Identity
• Burnout
• Life transitions

Who I Work With
• Adults
• Couples
• Māori
• Pasifika
• Asian
• NZ European
• English-speaking
• Mandarin-speaking
• LGBTQIA+ friendly
• Culturally diverse backgrounds

Therapeutic Approaches
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Imago Relationship Therapy
• Schema Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness-based approaches
• Trauma-informed therapy
• Attachment-based therapy
• Psychodynamic therapy
• Creative approaches

While talking therapy is important, I understand it can sometimes feel limiting. That’s why I also incorporate creative approaches, such as using art activities and crystal singing bowls, to support your healing and create a calming therapeutic environment.

Fun Fact: I enjoy creating therapeutic sounds on YouTube to help people relax and unwind.

My Style
• Warm
• Practical
• Creative
• Compassionate
• Culturally sensitive
• Non-judgemental