2. Or go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED)
3. Or phone your local DHB Mental Health Crisis Team (CATT Team)
If you need to speak to someone urgently about your gambling outside of our working hours, you can call the Gambling Helpline on 0800 655 654 or text 8006
Registered Social Worker with the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) of New Zealand.
Holds a Master’s degree in Applied Social Work (Honours) from Massey University.
Prior to journey in New Zealand, completed professional training in psychology and counselling in China, with early experience in the Chinese mental health system.
Brings a strong understanding of system‑level differences in mental health service design, governance, and care pathways.
Moved to New Zealand in 2012 as an international student, bringing lived migrant experience that strengthens culturally responsive service.
Progressed through a range of frontline roles across community support, family work, Awhi Ora, registered health professional, and primary care, building strong experience working with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Provides practice‑informed service leadership, bridging frontline clinical insight with system‑level governance.
Brings a holistic view of wellbeing across emotional, social, physical, spiritual, and cultural dimensions.
Is deeply committed to equity, general wellbeing, and early prevention and intervention, with a focus on building inclusive, integrated, and sustainable services that respond meaningfully to community needs.
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