Psychologist’s sexual relationship with client ruled professional misconduct

Open Justice Reporter·NZ Herald·10 Sep, 2026 04:00 AM3 mins to read‌A psychologist entered into a sexual relationship with her client, committing professional misconduct. Photo / 123FA psychologist has been described as having emotionally exploited a vulnerable man after she entered into a sexual relationship with him while he was a client.The intimate encounters began after the man attended an ACC-funded retreat co-facilitated by the psychologist. The three-month relationship also involved intimate messages and the