Melinda Ma, PGDip Health Science (Mental Health and Addictions)
Medical Doctor, graduated from Medical school in China and worked as Physician for 9 years in the Anshan City of Northern China. I retrained and worked in Mental Health in NZ in 2002, until today I have been working in a number of mental health organizations, DHB, NGO, and as well as private hospitals for the last 11 years.
I describe myself as a very good listener and have an in-depth understanding and experience in mental health and addictions.
- Dedicated Addiction Counsellor with In-depth knowledge and extensive experience in Mental Health, Trauma, Sexual Abuse and Family Violence, Social Services, and Criminal justice fields. Extensively trained in addictive, behavioral, and psychological issues.
- Registered with DAPAANZ since 2011. No 1946.
- Nationwide Advisor for Sexual Abuse and Family Violence for Shama Ethnic Woman Trust since 2018.
- Justice of Peace New Zealand