Canterbury / West Coast

Community Links

01. Adult Diagnosis

Dr Aisling Sheehan
Phone: 0212233610
Email: draislingsheehan@gmail.com

Amy Wang
The Psychology Hub, Suite 3, 21 Leslie Hills Drive, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011
Email: amy.wang.psychology@gmail.com
Website: www.thepsychologyhub.co.nz

Ava Ruth Baker – open to new clients for post-diagnosis therapy and advice. Closed for diagnostic assessments
Email: avaruth.baker@xtra.co.nz
Website: https://www.avaruthbaker.com/

Dr Bridgette Gorman
Address: The Psychology Hub, Suite 3, 21 Leslie Hills Drive, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011
Email: drbrigettegorman@pm.me
Website: www.thepsychologyhub.co.nz

Charlotte West
147 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014
Phone: 03 337 3659
Email: charlotte.west@orcon.net.nz
Website: https://about.me/charlottewest

Jo Vallance
The Psychology Hub, Suite 3, 21 Leslie Hills Drive, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011
Email: jovallancepsychologist@gmail.com
Website: www.thepsychologyhub.co.nz

Joy Rogers
Central Psychology, 20 Gamblins Rd, St Martins, Christchurch 8022
Phone: 0273050177
Email: joymrogers@xtra.co.nz

Olive Webb
Phone: 021 225 6633 or (03) 318 0880
Email: owebbnz@gmail.com

The Psychology Centre at the University of Canterbury
Address: 20 Kirkwood Ave, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041
Phone: (03) 369 3777
Email: psychclinic@canterbury.ac.nz 
Website: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/clinics/psychology-centre

Mental Health Co Lab Clinic
Address: Colab Clinic, 95a Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, 8042. Website: https://www.colabclinic.co.nz/contact

Dale Frost
Email: frostpsychology@gmail.com
Website: www.frostpsychology.co.nz

Alex Mortlock 
20 Gamblins Rd, St Martins, Christchurch 8022 Phone: 021 120 9295
Email: info@alexmortlock.co.nz
Website: www.alexmortlock.co.nz

Joy Rogers – Central Psychology 
20 Gamblins Rd, St Martins, Christchurch 8022

Phone: 027 305 0177
Email: joymrogers@xtra.co.nz
Website: joyrogerspsychology.co.nz

Koru Specialist Diagnostic – Services offer multi-disciplinary assessments for ASD, ADHD, and FASD.

Phone: (+64) 21 0265 9089
Website: koru-specialistservices.co.nz

02. Child Diagnosis

Alice Gemrotova
Phone: (021) 022 30561
Email: agemrotova@hotmail.com

Carolyn Doughty
Phone: (021) 179 9466
Email: childspecialistpsychology@gmail.com

Cherie Benns
Address: 303 Selwyn St, Spreydon, Christchurch, 8041
Phone: (027) 5050 678
Email: cherie.benns@gmail.com
Website:  www.cheriebenns.com

Sharyn Gousmett
Phone: (027) 519 2433
Email: willowpsychology@gmail.com

Koru Specialist Diagnostic – Services offer multi-disciplinary assessments for ASD, ADHD, and FASD.

Phone: (+64) 21 0265 9089
Website: koru-specialistservices.co.nz

Jackie Tritt – CubbieHouse
Email: jackie@cubbiehouse.co.nz
Website: www.cubbiehouse.co.nz

03. Social Groups

AJ day programme 
Address: 426 Tuam Street, Christchurch 8011
Phone: (03) 3749839
Email: jims@ajs.org.nz
Website: www.ajs.org.nz

Chris Ruth Centre
Address: 20 Tankerville Road, Hoon Hay, Christchurch 8025
Phone: (03) 339 2930 or (027) 540 8561
Email: admin100@chrisruthcentre.co.nz 
Website: www.chrisruthcentre.co.nz

Imagination Station
Website: Learn with LEGO® at Imagination Station! | Imagination Station (imagination-station.org.nz)

Lego Users Group New Zealand
Website: Welcome to LUG 4/2! | LUG 4/2 LEGO Fan Club (lug4x2.org.nz)

Young Adult Social Group
For 20-year old’s and over. Monday nights 6.30-8pm. Various social events including movies, bowling, restaurants, mini golf, DVD nights, walks in summertime, takeaway evenings, board game nights, and various other suggestions from members. Please contact Debra Lord for more information on 0272409727 or email: socialgroupforme@gmail.com

Safe and Sound Protocol – Social Group, Individual Coaching, and Music Therapy:

Phone: 021 171 8849

Website: https://ndcoachingwithhannah.co.nz/about/ 

04. Counselling

Rachel Hanover-O’Connor

Website: https://rachelhoc.wixsite.com/counselling

05. Support Organisations

CCS Disability Action 
Address: 224 Lichfield Street, Christchurch
Phone: (03) 365 5661 or 0800 227 2255 
Email: Canterbury@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
Website: www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz

ASD Coordinator
Address: Paediatric Outpatients, Christchurch Hospital, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011
Email: autism.coorinator@cdhb.health.nz

Lifelinks 
Address: 42 Buchan St, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023 
Phone: 0800866877 or (03)-365 9593
Email: office@lifelinks.co.nz or referrals@lifelinks.co.nz
Website: www.lifelinks.co.nz

Sleep Insight – Specialist sleep support for autistic children and young people.
Telehealth appointments available.
Email: info@sleepinsight.co.nz
Website: Sleep Insight – Specialist sleep support for autistic children & young people

Work and Income
Website: www.workandincome.govt.nz

Workbridge
Address: 337 St Asaph St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011
Phone: 03 962 8369
Email: christchurch@workbridge.co.nz
Website: www.workbridge.co.nz

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