Mental Health Co-Lab Clinic — Psychologist in Wigram, E9
Address95A Main South Road Sockburn Christchurch 8042, Wigram, E9
Websitecolabclinic.co.nz
The Mental Health Co-Lab Clinic is a collective of independent psychologists and mental health specialists offering tailored support for children, teens, adults, and whānau. They prioritize client comfort, providing refreshments and a relaxing environment. The clinic offers both in-person sessions in comfortable rooms and flexible tele-therapy options. It is a rainbow-friendly space, dedicated to supporting individuals of all cultural backgrounds, genders, and life challenges, ensuring a sense of belonging for everyone. The clinic was founded in 2021 by Milesa Cepe and Lucy Kioa, who met in 2013 at the University of Canterbury. Their vision was to create a space that bridges clinical expertise with genuine comfort, fostering a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Best for
- Adults
- Children
- Teens
- Whānau
| Key services | In-person therapy, Tele-therapy, Psychological support, Mental health services |
| Tags | psychologist, mental health, therapy, canterbury, wigram, inclusive, evidence-based, compassionate, telehealth, in-person |
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Also in Wigram
Lucy Kioa is a registered clinical psychologist at Clarity Psychological Services, offering support for a range of wellbeing and mental health difficulties. She employs an evidence-based, collaborative, holistic, and culturally responsive approach, drawing from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) modalities and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Lucy works with clients from diverse backgrounds, providing personalized therapy in a trauma-informed, warm, and patient manner. Her qualifications include a first-class honors degree, a master's degree with distinction, and a postgraduate diploma in clinical psychology from the University of Canterbury. Lucy also has experience in private and public healthcare, criminal justice settings, and clinical research, and provides supervision to early career professionals.
Catherine Overend is the Owner/Director of Braided Therapies Ltd, a mental health service in Wigram, Canterbury. With over 25 years of experience as a therapist, Catherine offers a holistic and varied approach to counselling. She holds a B.A. in Psychology & Family Studies and an M.Ed. in Counselling, along with a Certificate in Client-Centred/Solution-Focussed Counselling. Catherine is an ACC Assessor/Treatment Provider and a registered MNZAC. She works with individuals aged 18 and upwards, as well as families, and has extensive experience with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds in both New Zealand and the UK. Catherine believes in empowering clients to reach their potential and discover their authentic selves. Braided Therapies is an ACC Approved supplier for Sensitive Claims and can offer services through WINZ and Student Support Disability Allowances. Supervision is also available for counsellors and other professionals.