Canterbury / West Coast

Community Links

01. Adult Diagnosis

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

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

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.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
Address: 20 Gamblins Rd, St Martins, Christchurch 8022
Phone: 027 305 0177
Email: joymrogers@xtra.co.nz.nz 
Website: joyrogerspsychology.co.nz

Koru Specialist Diagnostic
Phone: 021 0265 9089
Website: koru-specialistservices.co.nz

Rosemary Carson, Clinical Psychologist
Available online and in person
Email: admin@carsonpsychology.com

New Zealand Telepsych Network (NZTN)
Email: help@telepsychnetwork.nz
Website: telepsychnetwork.nz
(Please note that DSS and NASC services currently do not accept telehealth diagnoses.)

MindMatters Clinic 
Neuro-affirming adult autism assessments online. AuDHD also available.
Various clinicians (online only; please note that DSS and NASC services currently do not accept telehealth diagnoses.)
Phone: 0800 MIND HQ (0800 6463 47) 
Email: info@mindmatters.clinic
Website: www.mindmatters.clinic/services/autism

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
Phone: 021 0265 9089
Website: koru-specialistservices.co.nz

Grow Neuro
Email: growneuro@gmail.com
Website:  growneuro.nz

MindSpeak
Morgan Gallop
Phone: 022 475 1347 or 021 355 692
Website: www.mindspeak.co.nz

University of Canterbury Psychology, Speech and Hearing Clinic
Phone: 03 369 3777
Email: psychclinic@canterbury.ac.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

Together Diverse 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. 
Email: chchtogetherdiverse@gmail.com

Find My Tribe
Find My Tribe Clubs provide a safe physical and emotional space for tamariki and rangatahi to connect through special interest activities in small groups.  
Website: https://findmytribe.nz

Social groups and support work
Neurodiversity affirming groups, events and support work for autistic adults 18 years and older. Groups hosted Monday and Wednesday evenings. Fidgets, sensory products and devices are welcome. Please email to arrange in in person chat to find out how we can support you
Email: Debra Lord, socialgroupforme@gmail.com

04. Counselling

Rachel Hanover-O’Connor
Website: https://rachelhoc.wixsite.com/counselling

Sarah Grigg 
Address: 25 Mandeville St, Christchurch
Email: sarah@cbt.nz
Website: www.cbt.nz
Offering psychotherapy (talking therapy) – clients can self-refer via the email address or website.

Gaye Mallinson, Somatic Psychotherapies
Available via telehealth
Email: gayemallinson@gmail.com
Website: www.somaticpsychotherapies.com.au

Sushila Deo
Phone: 021 133 9269
Email: sushilad@xtra.co.nz
Website: http://www.sushiladeo.co.nz/contact.html

The Men’s Centre
Website: https://www.canmen.org.nz/referrals

The Women’s Centre
Phone: 03 371 7414
Email: admin@womenscentre.co.nz
Website: www.cbt.nz
Offers counselling, a drop-in clinic, and support groups.

Ruchita Parekh, Creative Arts Therapist
Phone: 022 077 2695
Email: Artstherapy@fidgetiefingers.co.nz
Website: www.fidgetiefingers.co.nz

Anne Bate
Website: https://www.talkingworks.co.nz/listing/anne-bate-3/

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

Timothy James Leighton, barrister 
Criminal defence, civil litigation, employment law, and education law including school suspensions
Phone: 029 0451 9717
Email: tim@tjllaw.co.nz
Website: www.tjllaw.co.nz

Choices NZ
Phone: 0800 723 154
Address: Level 2, 7 Winston Avenue, Papanui, Christchurch 8053
Website: https://www.choicesnz.org.nz/talk-to-us

ASD Coordinator
Address: Paediatric Outpatients, Christchurch Hospital, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011
Email: autism.coordinator@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

Chris Ruth Centre
All-abilities activities
Website: https://chrisruthcentre.co.nz/contact-us/

IDEA Services
Support for adults with intellectual disabilities
Website: https://www.idea.org.nz/accessing-support/egl-process

West Coast Autism Support Group
Phone: 03 477 4312
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2580653745487676/?locale=th_TH

Neurodiverse Support Group
Meets monthly at Mitre 10 Colombus Cafe and Playground
Phone: 0800 004 696
Email: info@westcoasthealth.nz

APM Enabling Better Lives
Services include occupational therapists, nurses, dieticians, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, and psychologists.
Website: https://apm-nz.co.nz/

Riding for the Disabled
Email: westcoastrda@gmail.com
Website: https://rda.org.nz/rda-groups/west-coast/

Homebuilders Trust
Child and family support service
Website: https://homebuilderstrust.co.nz/

PACT Group
Provides a wide variety of support services
Website: https://www.pactgroup.co.nz/

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