Erica Chadwick, Clinical Psychologist
Kia ora,
I’m a clinical psychologist with a PhD in wellbeing science, originally from the western mountains of the US. I moved to Wellington in 2003, completing my doctorate at Victoria University (2012) while working across research, lecturing, and Māori and Pasifika equity roles—all while starting a family. In 2017, we relocated to Rotorua, my husband’s hometown, where we are raising our three sons.
I founded mindbranch in 2015—now a trauma-informed collective that provides ACC-funded services across Rotorua and surrounding regions. My clinical background includes work at CAMHS, Child Development Service, forensic ID, Corrections, and Adult MH, giving me a wide view of how trauma affects people across life stages and systems.
In private practice, I work with people recovering from single-event and complex trauma using EMDR, Schema Therapy, Deep Brain Reorienting, and other approaches. I focus on what feels most relevant and effective for each person, trusting the mind’s natural capacity to move toward healing when the conditions are right. Therapy with me is collaborative and responsive, shaped by your experience. One of my Border Collies is often nearby in session—offering quiet companionship and a steady presence.
Alongside clinical work, I guest lecture in the postgraduate EMDR programme at the University of Otago Wellington and co-facilitate the Body Awareness Yoga (BAY) group here in Rotorua.
Outside of work, I might be reading a good book—or, on more energetic days, exploring the forest with my family, furry members of course included.
PGDipClinPsych & PhD (Savouring)
NZPB registered, January 2012
Member NZCCP, EMDRNZ
ACC Provider since 2016, Supplier since 2018
Meditation & Yoga Teacher, 270h
location Rotorua CBD
email connect@mindbranch.co.nz
availability
periodic spaces for short treatment (under a year), EMDR intensive, and supervision
long-term treatment spaces are full