Meet Manish: Registered Clinical Psychologist

Manish is a highly experienced Registered Clinical Psychologist with a commitment to promoting the overall well-being of individuals, couples, and families.

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He is fully registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board, a member of the New Zealand Psychological Society, and an accredited ACC provider. With over 24 years of diverse clinical experience in hospitals, universities, and the corporate sector, Manish brings a wealth of knowledge to his private practice at the Tend Pakuranga Medical Centre.

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A Compassionate & Integrated Approach

Manish operates from a core philosophy that psychological therapies have tremendous potential to help others, regardless of culture, ethnicity, or race, as human values of compassion, respect, empathy, and kindness connect us all.

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He takes an integrated, evidence-based approach to treatment, specializing in adult mental health. His therapeutic toolkit is robust and effective for treating conditions like anxiety and depression. Modalities he utilizes include: 

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Schema Therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Mindfulness-Based Interventions

 

He also incorporates psychoanalytical approaches and specific techniques for couple and family therapies to provide tailored support.

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Areas of Focus

Manish provides psychotherapy and counselling for a wide range of personal and emotional challenges, with a particular depth of experience in managing anxiety disorders: 

• Depression 

• All types of anxiety disorders

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Family and Relationship Issues

• Trauma and stress related disorders 

 

Specialized Services

In addition to therapy, Manish offers formal assessments and consultations, including:

• ACC Assessments (Mental Injury)

• Pre-adoption Reports

• Diagnostic Clarifications

 

Professional Standing

Manish is a respected figure within the professional community, having supervised psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and nursing professionals. He is a published author of scientific articles and book chapters and a frequent invited speaker at workshops and conferences.

 

Outside of his practice, Manish enjoys staying active by playing badminton and cricket.