"He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata". What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.
The Psychology Centre is the clinical psychology training and research centre for UC's Clinical Psychology Programme. We offer students an opportunity to participate in a wide range of psychological assessments and treatments as part of their practicum course, working alongside senior clinical psychologists. Check out our Psychology Centre services.
REFERRAL OPEN DATES - Please note that we will NOT accept referrals prior to the listed dates.
THERAPY – referrals open Friday 1st December 2023
SELF-COMPASSION COURSE – referrals open Friday 1st December 2023
ASSESSMENTS – referrals open Monday 1st April 2024.
All referrals received will be triaged to see if suitable for our student clinics.
Contact us for our open hours.
The Psychology Centre is part of the Clinical Psychology Training Programme at UC. The Centre's goals are:
As a training centre we strive to involve Clinical Psychology students in assessment and treatment in ways that meet the needs of both the student and client. Before working in the Centre students have already completed four years of University study in Psychology and are in the process of completing three years of advanced training in Clinical Psychology. The students are closely supervised in their training by experienced Clinical Psychologists.
The Centre has some capacity to provide a service to clients who do not wish to have a student involved.
We want to provide our clients with a high level of service, so if you see us we will work hard to:
Currently closed for 2023
We offer a range of cognitive assessments including:
At the end of an assessment you will receive a comprehensive report.
Currently closed for 2023
We offer cognitive behaviour therapy for a range of difficulties including:
We offer individual sessions initially. Following a review of progress we may also refer onto other specialist mental health services or community support services.
Register here from December 2023 - spaces will be limited
We consider self-referrals and referrals from professionals such as General Practitioners.
Please download this form and return to us at: psychclinic@canterbury.ac.nz. All referrals received will be triaged to see if suitable for our student clinics.
Does your child struggle with anxiety or stress? Would you like to support them to learn skills to enhance their wellbeing?
Therapy | Initial assessment (90 minute appointments) | Continuing therapy (60 minute appointments) |
Standard Hourly Fee (with student involvement) | $185.00 | $125.00 |
Discounted fee for tertiary students (with student involvement) | $115.00 | $75.00 |
Assessments | Basic assessment | Extended assessment |
ADHD Assessment to include:
| $850.00 ($425 to be paid on first visit) | Up to $1400* |
Intellectual/Learning Assessment to include:
| $850.00 ($425 to be paid on first visit) | Up to $1400* |
* On occasion additional neurological testing can be required to clarify the diagnosis, beyond the basic assessment. In such cases additional costs will be incurred, however this will be no more than $1200.