Aakriti

Aakriti Malik

Clinical Psychologist

My mission is to support deep healing, through therapy that is uniquely tailored to your needs and grounded in compassion, cultural awareness and gentle curiosity. I bring 12 years of experience of seeing Adults in India, Malaysia & NZ ready to break old emotional patterns and connect with their authentic voice.

About Me

My mission is to offer therapy that truly meets your individual needs. I focus on deep healing, grounded in compassion and cultural awareness. With 12 years of experience supporting adults in India, Malaysia, and NZ, I help you break old emotional patterns. I gently guide clients to connect with their authentic voice. Each session is uniquely tailored, using gentle curiosity to explore and find new clarity.

Approach

Therapy unfolds as a careful balance of curiosity, cultural respect and practical inquiry, shaped week-to-week around what you bring. I work from Auckland and online, offering sessions in English, Hindi/Urdu and Punjabi so conversations feel accessible and grounded. Sessions tend to combine reflective exploration, coping skills and brief in-between experiments — small, doable steps to test new ways of relating, managing stress or addressing past hurts. People facing transitions, relationship strain or chronic overwhelm often find this steady, collaborative rhythm helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Qualifications


National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)

Registrations


New Zealand Psychologists Board (NZPB)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area


Calm Connect Therapy

In-person & Online

Takanini

Auckland, Auckland

New Zealand

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