Amanda Christian

I grew up in Tāmaki Makaurau and now call Te Tai Tokerau (the Far North) home. Walking the beach with my dog and listening to the surf grounds me. One of my greatest joys is visiting my adult children, their partners, and their animals with my husband.

I’m a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years' experience working in suicide prevention and postvention. In my practice, I aim to weave together clinical knowledge, academic grounding, and lived experience in ways that reflect Te Aho’s pillars: mātauranga Māori, clinical insight, and the collective wisdom of whānau and communities.

This mahi is deeply personal to me. The loss of my 16-year-old daughter to suicide taught me how essential it is to honour and support the bereaved. Even when hope feels far away, I believe it’s possible to find meaning again and to heal.

By working together, grounded in hope and patience, and responding with compassion and cultural respect, we can build services tailored to each whānau’s unique journey.