Welcome to Zen Psychiatry, a private psychiatric practice in the heart of Wellington
Meet Dr Zenaida Tenea, consultant psychiatrist
Meet Dr Zenaida Tenea
Dr Zenaida Tenea is a psychiatrist who hails from across the seas and oceans. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2006, obtaining a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. She then completed her postgraduate training in the discipline of psychiatry in 2016, then obtaining both a Fellowship from the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa and a Master of Medicine in Psychiatry from the University of the Witwatersrand. Since then she has worked extensively in both the private and public sectors and has also been involved in undergraduate and postgraduate training. Dr Tenea made the move to New Zealand in 2021 and now resides in Wellington. She is an Affiliate of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and is a vocationally registered psychiatrist in NZ.
She is privileged to work in a field as rich and complex as mental health and is passionate about patient care. Aside from this, she also loves travelling, music and beautiful art.
What I Offer
Comprehensive Services
Comprehensive psychiatric assessment and management
Holistic Approach
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. - WHO
Personalised Care
Attentive and appropriate care for each individual
Core Values
Comprehensive psychiatric assessment and management
Dr Tenea’s focus is on adult mental health care, although she has also had broad experience in the care of adolescent clients. She manages various conditions, including depressive and bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, trauma and stressor-related disorders and mental health difficulties arising from medical conditions (such as epilepsy and stroke). She also has a special interest in burnout and its link to depression and has conducted research in this field.
Conservative and evidence-based treatment
Dr Tenea advocates for conservative, evidence-based treatment and does not promote overprescribing of medication. The therapeutic alliance is the cornerstone of every intervention. Her ethos is holistic, comprehensive care for patients, with medication being but one aspect of care.
Holistic wellness and maternal care
Dr Tenea believes that mental health is inextricably linked to physical well-being and affects one’s overall wellness. The writing of one’s emotional and mental blueprint starts in the family unit. She therefore has a special passion for maternal care, as positive intervention in this domain has long-reaching effects.
Psychotherapeutic referral
Please note that Dr Tenea does not offer psychotherapy. Should a client require psychotherapeutic intervention alongside the pharmacological intervention provided the client will be referred to a suitable colleague.
The process
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Comprehensive initial assessment
Dr Tenea initially assesses patients for 1 ½ to 2 hours and thereafter formulates an initial working diagnosis.
Discussion for optimal management
She then engages the patient in a discussion regarding further management in order to achieve optimal wellbeing, independence and balance.
Tailored follow-up sessions
Follow-up sessions are then scheduled in order to assess response to intervention and make changes as needed; the initial period of treatment is critical and requires more frequent follow-up, which can then decrease as the client’s condition stabilises.
Seize control now
Take charge of your mental well-being. For rates and appointments please get in touch.
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32 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
