We offer psychological therapy/treatment for a range of difficulties, including:
- Mood
- Anxiety and phobias
- Stress and resilience
- Grief, loss, and adjustment to major life events
- Relationship and communication difficulties
- Anger management
- Management of neurodiversity related challenges
- Sexual difficulties
Therapy is typically delivered by graduate psychology students under the close supervision of an experienced registered clinical psychologist. Agreement to work with psychology students is greatly appreciated, as it not only provides us greater opportunity to support your wellbeing but also contributes to the education of future psychologists. Should you wish to not have student involvement in your care, please let us know.
The primary therapy approach of the clinic is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - a well-researched approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. Depending on supervisor expertise, other therapeutic approaches may be available on a case-by-case basis. See our staff pages for our specialties and areas of interest.
All our therapy is trauma-informed and diversity-affirming. We welcome and respect individuals of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, orientations, and abilities, and all our work aims to promote safety and trust.
Following a review of progress in individual therapy we may also refer onto other specialist mental health services or community support services.
We offer psychological therapy/treatment for a range of difficulties, including:
- Mood changes
- Anxiety and phobias, including obsessive compulsive behaviour
- School refusal
- Sleep difficulties
- Grief, loss, and adjustment to major life events
- Management of neurodiversity related challenges
- Parenting support
- Challenging behaviour
- Friendship difficulties
- Emotion regulation
Therapy is typically delivered by graduate psychology students under the close supervision of an experienced registered Clinical Psychologist. Agreement to work with psychology students is greatly appreciated, as it not only provides us greater opportunity to support your wellbeing but also contributes to the education of future psychologists. Should you wish to not have student involvement in your care, please let us know.
Parents/caregivers play a crucial role in supporting their child's treatment by actively participating in therapy sessions, implementing strategies at home, and providing consistent emotional support. The primary therapeutic approach of the clinic is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - a well-researched approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. Depending on supervisor expertise, other therapeutic approaches may be available on a case-by-case basis. See our staff pages for our specialties and areas of interest.
Following a review of progress in individual therapy, we may also refer onto other specialist mental health services or community support services.
All of our therapy is trauma-informed and diversity-affirming. We welcome and respect individuals of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, orientations, and abilities, and all our work aims to promote safety and trust.
Unfortunately we are unable to work with families currently involved with Family Court proceedings.
The Psychology Centre is pleased to partner with oVRcome to provide our service users with access to the latest technology to support therapy for anxiety and phobias.
To find out more information about this service and how to access it please see here.
The Psychology Centre is running an 8-week Self-Compassion in Peri/Menopause Course.
The course offers people the skills and support to strengthen self-compassion as they adjust to the changes of perimenopause/menopause, while connecting with others.
- The 8 sessions will run from 18 March to 13 May 2026 (with a possible break on 8 April 2026 for Easter) on Wednesdays 12.00-1.30pm and be held at the Psychology Centre, University of Canterbury.
- The course is run by clinical psychology trainees under the supervision of Psychology Centre staff.
- Cost is $200 for the course and materials.
Register here - spaces are limited to 8-10 people: https://canterbury.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ALrPxLkrHh746V
For more information, please email: psychclinic@canterbury.ac.nz
