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Dr Ryan San Diego

Dr Ryan San Diego

Psychologist
Specialised support for 
Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse

Ryan has an extensive practice experience in mental health and addictions and received his PhD in Health Psychology at the University of Auckland and a MSc in Clinical Psychology after a BSc in Psychology. He has completed advanced studies in mental health and addictions through the PGDip in Psychological Practice at Massey University and PGDipHSc in Mental Health and Addictions at Auckland University of Technology. Ryan is a NZPB Registered Psychologist and DAPAANZ registered Addictions practitioner. He received several fellowships in the UK for developmental science, in the USA for cognitive development, and in Aotearoa New Zealand for clinical education & safety, he was also invited as scholar/ fellow in refugee and migration studies. You can check Ryan's practice webpage at www.insightfulpractice.co.nz, where you can read up his practice values and orientation, the type of work he is engaged with and the service limitations among others. Notes regarding ADHD and/or Autism Starting November 2025 - I am no longer taking neurodevelopment assessments using EAP platforms, if you want these service you need to book for private consultation. This means requests involving ADHD and Autism assessment will be confirmed in private consults but in very limited basis.

I specialise in...
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Sexual-abuse
  • Life Changes
  • Burnout
  • Addiction
  • Identity Issues
  • Substance Abuse
  • Work-related Stress
I focus on...
  • Adult
  • Men
  • Women
  • Children
  • Couples Therapy
  • Adolescents
  • Group Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Queer / LGBTQIA+
  • Non-monogamous
My services & fees
Individual Adult (45 minutes)
Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Psychology | Master of Science in Clinical Psychology | Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Practice | Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health and Addictions | Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Therapy Types
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Trauma-informed
Languages
English, Tagalog, Spanish
Session Types
ISO 27001 Certified
SUPPORTED BY
nib foundation