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Neil Thompson听| Clinic Director

I work with adults and adolescents and have a broad skill set that enables me to work with a wide variety of issues.听 I draw on CBT to inform my clinical work and engage people with a clear and direct communication style.听 I鈥檓 down to earth and use humour to build relationships.听 I enjoy opportunities to work with neurodivergent people and the rainbow community.听 I am committed to treaty partnership obligations and enjoy close working relationships that support whai ora working with Purapura Whetu.听I鈥檓 always inquisitive about what is happening for people and work towards finding individualised explanations of peoples experiences and tailored treatment approaches in a collaborative manner to help people overcome obstacles in their life.听

Ann Huggett | Clinical Psychologist

Kia ora, my name is Ann. I am originally from 艑tepoti/Dunedin, where I grew up and completed my Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology and Master of Science at Otago University. After graduating, I moved to sunny Marlborough and worked in adult mental health services before moving to 艑tautahi where I worked in early intervention in psychosis. My interest in clinical practice and supporting students in their training, lead me to join the Psychology Centre in 2005. I this role I work alongside students as a clinical supervisor; providing support, knowledge and oversight. I have expertise in a range of therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Mindfulness-based interventions. I most often work with people struggling with self-esteem, patterns of self-criticism, anxiety, stress, life changes and depression. My areas of interest are facilitating therapeutic groups (I supervise the Psychology Centre鈥檚 Self-Compassion Course), gender affirming care, adjustment to peri/menopause, and approaching ourselves with compassion. In my home life, I am Mum to two young adults, two cats and three chickens. I am interested in social justice issues, climate action (which supports my love of op-shopping and gardening) and mind-body wellbeing (or in other words yoga and being outdoors).

Caitlin Aberhart | Clinical Psychologist

Kia ora koutou, my name is Caitlin and I grew up in Nelson, with whakapapa links to Te 膧tiawa in Taranaki, Germany, Scotland, and England. I moved to 艑tautahi when I was 18 years old and completed my clinical psychology training here at the 蘑菇视频在线观看 before going to work at Adult Community and Inpatient Mental Health Services for a number of years. Over my time there I developed my interest and skills in culturally safe and responsive practice, particularly kaupapa M膩ori psychology, as well as in working with neurodiversity, and teaching and supervision. I joined the 蘑菇视频在线观看 as a clinical educator in 2022, with a focus on bicultural and kaupapa M膩ori psychology. I also continue to work with neurodiversity, providing neurodiversity affirming assessments and therapy. This work has led me to also working in the gender affirming space, providing therapy and informed consent processes for the rainbow community. I am passionate about the work that I do, and strive always to meet clients where they are at and to affirm and support their identities. I practice using a number of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT).听 Outside of work, I enjoy reading, cooking, baking, netball, singing, tramping, and role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons.

Christian Ruzibiza | Clinical Psychologist
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Kia ora! My name鈥檚 Christian. I was born in South Africa and am of Rwandan and Congolese descent. My family and I moved over to Aotearoa New 蘑菇视频在线观看in my childhood years, eventually settling in Hamilton where I spent most of my childhood and adolescence. I completed my Bachelor and Masters of Science in Psychology at the University of Otago, and completed my Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology at the 蘑菇视频在线观看. After qualifying in early 2020 I moved to Wellington where I worked in a broad range of settings, including Ara Poutama Department of Corrections, Intellectual Disability Forensic Services, ACC (Sensitive Claims and Psychological Services), and Adult Community Mental Health.听

I joined the Clinical Psychology programme as a Clinical Educator in February 2025, and am really enjoying contributing to the learning of future generations of clinical psychology trainees. In terms of therapeutic approaches, I鈥檓 most experienced in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), am developing my skills in Schema Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma-focussed work. The parts I most enjoy about working with people is facilitating an experience in which someone is able to develop a better awareness of themselves, and helping them take meaningful steps to address the issues they present with.听

Emma-Jayne Brown | Clinical Psychologist
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Kia ora, my name is Emma. I'm a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology here at the 蘑菇视频在线观看, where I contribute both as a clinician and as a supervisor to future psychologists. I completed my Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology and PhD in Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington, where my passion for supporting children, adolescents, and families first began.

Over the past decade, I've worked extensively across mental health services in both Wellington and 艑tautahi (Christchurch). My clinical background spans child and adolescent mental health, adult mental health, and youth forensic services, giving me a comprehensive perspective on emotional well-being across all life stages.

My approach to therapy is warm, engaging, and personalised, creating a safe and welcoming environment where children, adolescents, and families can comfortably address their challenges. I'm trained in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). My areas of specialisation include anxiety, trauma, parenting support, and emotional regulation, with a strong focus on building resilience and promoting lasting, meaningful change.

At the Psychology Centre, I combine teaching and supervision with direct client support, ensuring students receive practical, real-world experience while clients benefit from compassionate, expert care.

Outside of my professional life, you'll often find me exploring the beautiful landscapes of 艑tautahi with my two children and our dog, connecting with friends, or enjoying a really good coffee鈥攎oments that keep me balanced and inspired.

Rowan Peck | Clinical Psychologist
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听Kia ora, My name is Rowan. I was born in the UK and moved to NZ as a teenager with my family. I went to school in South Canterbury 鈥� which I still think of as home. After leaving school I worked as an outdoor instructor, and then in emergency services for around ten years before deciding to train as a psychologist. I still love to get outdoors as much as possible in my free time - usually facilitated by obsessively followed hobbies.

After completing my training as a Clinical Psychologist (at Victoria University, Wellington) I worked for a few years in the disability sector, primarily providing assessment and support for people of all ages with neurodiversity and disabilities. I then worked as a Senior Psychologist for Te Whatu Ora, in adult community mental health teams at Hillmorton Hospital, before joining the UC clinical programme team as a Clinical Educator. I love working with students to support future generations of clinical psychologists - in order to support our communities better.

My areas of interest include trauma, dissociation, stress and resilience, grief and adjustment, rural mental health, and neurodiversity. I am also particularly passionate about the unique factors associated with rural mental health, and with emergency services personnel. I have training and experience using a number of different therapy modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) 鈥� all of which I am happy to talk about and explain.

Amanda Baird | Clinical Psychologist
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Kia ora, my name is Amanda Baird. While I was born and raised in Christchurch, my family hail from the West Coast of the South Island of New 蘑菇视频在线观看which has always felt like home. I studied at the University of Otago, completing a Masters of Science in Psychology and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology in 2004. I then moved to Wellington where I worked with the Department of Corrections and then the local District Health Board. During this time, I began in private practice, initially as a consultant for the Corrections Department. Following the birth of our daughter in 2008, I was keen to return to my family in Christchurch. Back in Christchurch, I worked for the Otago University Medical School as a therapist on a research trial investigating effective therapies for Depression. I moved into private practice following the birth of our son in 2011. In my private practice I help people with a variety of difficulties. I most often help people living with depression and anxiety. I can also assist people with relationship and communication difficulties, stress management, eating disorders, psychosis and personality traits which cause difficulties in the person鈥檚 life.听 During my post-graduate study, I trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), the gold-standard psychological therapy. Since graduating I have trained in other more recent therapy modalities, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) and most recently Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In 2024 I began a part-time role as a Clinical Educator in the Clinical Psychology training programme at Te Whare W膩nanga o Waitaha 鈥� 蘑菇视频在线观看. I find it very rewarding to share my knowledge and experience in psychological assessment and evidence-based therapy with Clinical Psychology students and being part of the team training the next generation of clinicians.听

Sophia Bennetts | Clinical Psychologist
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Kia ora, my name is Sophia, and I have whakapapa links to Te Ati Awa in Te Whanganui a Tara, Ireland, Scotland and England. I spent my early years growing up on the south side of 艑tautahi watched over by the Ng膩 Kohatu Whakarakaraka o Tamatea P艒kai Whenua (Port Hills) and have since lived in most of the other suburbs. Now I live in the city with my husband, and we spend our spare time enjoying the ongoing regeneration of Christchurch from the city to the sea.听

I have been working as a registered clinical psychologist since 2020, after almost a decade at the 蘑菇视频在线观看 | Te Whare W膩nanga o Waitaha. UC is where I also completed a master鈥檚 thesis as part of a longitudinal study in child development. My professional experience is predominantly with Ara Poutama | The Department of Corrections where my work was focused on understanding the risks associated with recidivism, and conducting group and individual treatment with those housed in prison. This means that I have worked with a very diverse range of people, all genders, from different walks of life, with complex and difficult life histories. In this role I developed a special interest in working with those who have neurodivergence (takiw膩tanga, aroreretini), personality differences, and generalised difficulties with self-regulation and/or interpersonal functioning.听

I am trained in CBT, DBT and ACT modalities and flexibly apply these to best suit the client based on their presentation. I also have a special interest in using neuropsychological methods to understand the relationship between our brains and behaviour. There is a great deal still to discover about how our brains work, and what we know so far can really enhance our application of therapeutic interventions!

I have been a Clinical Educator at UC since February 2025, and also run a small private clinic in my own time. I value honesty, humility and autonomy, and my goal is to support my clients to develop their own self-understanding and walk alongside them as they seek new ways to cope with the demands of life.听

Rikki Thompson | Clinical Psychologist
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Mark Wallace-Bell | Clinical Psychologist
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