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Oliver Draper-Griffiths
Registered Intern Psychologist
Oliver is a registered intern psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board, and a member of the New Zealand Psychological Society and the Society of Australasian Social Psychologists.

Oliver is a registered intern psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board, and a member of the New Zealand Psychological Society and the Society of Australasian Social Psychologists.

Oliver is completing his sixth and final year of study to achieve registration as a psychologist in Aotearoa New Zealand. His therapeutic approach is client-centred and informed by evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based therapies. 

Oliver has over seven years of experience between his pastoral care roles in boarding schools, high schools, and inpatient mental health facilities. Throughout this time, he has cultivated a warm, person-centred approach to uplift his clients' well-being. Refined from his work experiences, Oliver has developed a strong interest in supporting adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety and depression.

Outside of work, Oliver is passionate about psychology research, staying active via cycling, and spending time with whānau.