Dr. Helen Tsui
Ph.D, PGDipClPsych (Dist), BSci (Hons)
I am a New Zealand registered Clinical Psychologist fluent in English and Cantonese Chinese and have worked extensively with children, adolescents, and adults in mental health services. I currently work in a public mental health service for children and family providing psychological assessment and treatment. I also have experience in running parenting groups and have provided clinical supervision for other psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists.
As part of my Ph.D, I researched neuropsychological and biological methods for understanding older people experiencing normal aging, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer's Disease. The acquired knowledge now underlies my current practice when diagnosing neurodevelopmental conditions.
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I am passionate in working with people from different cultures and use a non-judgemental, adaptable approach which is informed by best practice and evidence.
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Client Types
Children, Adolescents, Adults
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Areas of Special Interest
Neurodevelopmental conditions (such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disabilities (ID), Tics/Tourette Syndrome), behavioural difficulties, parenting, low mood/depression, anxiety, stress and time management, emotional regulation and distress tolerance, sleep problems/insomnia.
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Therapy Approaches
I am trained in a variety of evidence based parenting programmes and therapy models including:
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Circle of Security (COS)
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Incredible Years
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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Motivational Interviewing
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Mindfulness
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Comprehensive Behaviour Intervention for Tics (CBIT)
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Qualifications
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Doctor of Philosophy
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Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (Distinction)
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Honours Degree in Psychology
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Bachelor of Science, double major in Psychology and Physiology