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The Seneca Clinic by PsychPartners
Private Service, Psychiatry, Mental Health & Addictions
Today
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
The Seneca Clinic by PsychPartners comprises skilled psychological, psychiatric medical and allied health professionals, committed to compassionate practice.
We refer within and from our group, offering choice and timely access to services.
The Seneca Clinic is a safe, sympathetic environment where identity, culture, emotional experience, personal development and transitions in life are expertly understood and assisted.
Services offered include:
- Assessment & Treatment choices (ConsultUs, RecoverCare, PartnerCare, Psychological Therapies, Nutrition, Fitness Health and more)
- Specialist diagnostic reporting for Immigration, legal proceedings, ACC and employers
- Specialist ADHD assessment & treatment services
We offer in-person appointments at our Auckland clinic or virtual appointments, by arrangement.
What is Mental Illness?
Mental illness is a clinically significant behaviour or psychological disorder that is associated with distress or disability. It is not just the way someone responds to a particular event nor is it limited to the way a person interacts with society. A mental illness can continuously or intermittently (occasionally) affect our capacity for speech, language, mood, affect, thoughts, perceptions, insight, judgement, cognition (understanding) and volition (ability to make choices). It can limit our ability to function as society would normally expect of us and can put us and others at risk.
Mental illness is therefore, a broad term that covers problems ranging from minor to severe disorders.
Who is a Psychiatrist?
A ‘psychiatrist’ is a specialist doctor who, after preliminary medical qualifications, trains and qualifies in the identification and treatment of mental distress, illness, states of brain development and injury. Specialist psychiatrists may provide comprehensive medical and psychological therapies and medical procedures such as neurostimulation or pharmacological interventions.
Who is a Psychologist?
A 'psychologist' is a specialist who may provide evaluation, testing and treatment for people experiencing emotional, cognitive or behavioural problems. Psychological therapy extends over a broad range of different 'modalities' or approaches suited to the varied needs of individuals, and may include modern interventions like EMDR and medication assisted therapies in collaboration with psychiatrists.
Staff
Laura Williams: Head of Clinical Service. Laura is an experienced mental health nurse committed to providing compassionate care and support to individuals dealing with mental health challenges. Read more about Laura here.
Rebekah M: Clinic Director. Rebekah facilitates the administration of care services from first to final contact. Read more about Rebekah here.
Sophie Elworthy: Psychotherapist. Sophie is experienced in both long and short-term psychotherapeutic practice and utilises psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness and self-compassion based techniques. Read more about Sophie here.
Consultants
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Dr Campbell Emmerton
Psychiatrist
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Dr Andrew Howie
Psychiatrist
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Dr Zelda Strydom
Mental Health & Addictions Doctor
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Referral
A GP or clinical referral is required to secure an appointment with one of our specialists.
Make an appointment
Referral Expectations
You may have been referred to a psychiatrist if your doctor feels you need specialist help.
Specialist consultation: a 50 - 80 min initial interview with a specialist psychiatrist to clarify referral issues, a clinical impression and preliminary care recommendations.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
We are a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider.
Service provider to major medical insurers.
Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Standard working hours on weekdays. Closed on public holidays and early January.
Languages Spoken
English
Common Conditions
ADHD is a behavioural disorder characterised by problems with concentration and impulse control. The typical symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour may all be present to an equal degree or one symptom may be dominant with the other two present to a greater or lesser extent.
ADHD is a behavioural disorder characterised by problems with concentration and impulse control. The typical symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour may all be present to an equal degree or one symptom may be dominant with the other two present to a greater or lesser extent.
ADHD is a behavioural disorder characterised by problems with concentration and impulse control. The typical symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour may all be present to an equal degree or one symptom may be dominant with the other two present to a greater or lesser extent.
We all feel some anxiety at some time or other. Anxiety may serve as an alerting signal, warning us of external /internal threats and consequently acting as a prompt to take appropriate action. When anxiety is very severe and present even when there is no threat of any kind, then it interferes with our functioning and can become an illness. In this circumstance, anxiety becomes a disorder characterised by an unpleasant emotion with feelings of fear, threat and impending danger and can be associated with numerous bodily symptoms like breathlessness, trembling, tightness in throat, dry mouth, racing heart and nausea/vomiting. There are varieties of anxiety disorders like panic attacks, phobias (unhealthy fear of something), agoraphobia (fear of open spaces), social anxiety, post-traumatic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. Anxiety can often be associated with a depressive episode. Anxiety disorders are very common and if unrecognised and untreated, can cause severe disability.
We all feel some anxiety at some time or other. Anxiety may serve as an alerting signal, warning us of external /internal threats and consequently acting as a prompt to take appropriate action. When anxiety is very severe and present even when there is no threat of any kind, then it interferes with our functioning and can become an illness. In this circumstance, anxiety becomes a disorder characterised by an unpleasant emotion with feelings of fear, threat and impending danger and can be associated with numerous bodily symptoms like breathlessness, trembling, tightness in throat, dry mouth, racing heart and nausea/vomiting. There are varieties of anxiety disorders like panic attacks, phobias (unhealthy fear of something), agoraphobia (fear of open spaces), social anxiety, post-traumatic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. Anxiety can often be associated with a depressive episode. Anxiety disorders are very common and if unrecognised and untreated, can cause severe disability.
We all feel some anxiety at some time or other. Anxiety may serve as an alerting signal, warning us of external /internal threats and consequently acting as a prompt to take appropriate action.
When anxiety is very severe and present even when there is no threat of any kind, then it interferes with our functioning and can become an illness. In this circumstance, anxiety becomes a disorder characterised by an unpleasant emotion with feelings of fear, threat and impending danger and can be associated with numerous bodily symptoms like breathlessness, trembling, tightness in throat, dry mouth, racing heart and nausea/vomiting.
There are varieties of anxiety disorders like panic attacks, phobias (unhealthy fear of something), agoraphobia (fear of open spaces), social anxiety, post-traumatic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. Anxiety can often be associated with a depressive episode.
Anxiety disorders are very common and if unrecognised and untreated, can cause severe disability.
This is a mood disorder in which both depressive (persistent low mood) and manic (elevated or high mood) episodes are experienced. It is usually a recurring (i.e. keeps coming back) disorder that can cause a lot of havoc in all aspects of a person’s life. People with this disorder will experience periods of extreme mood changes but also periods of stable mood during which they may be able to return to everyday routines. These changes of mood can be very extreme and occur for no apparent reason. Different people will experience this disorder in different ways; some may have few episodes, others many, and symptoms may vary from mild to severe. When severely depressed or elevated, a person can become ‘psychotic’ i.e. lose touch with reality.
This is a mood disorder in which both depressive (persistent low mood) and manic (elevated or high mood) episodes are experienced. It is usually a recurring (i.e. keeps coming back) disorder that can cause a lot of havoc in all aspects of a person’s life. People with this disorder will experience periods of extreme mood changes but also periods of stable mood during which they may be able to return to everyday routines. These changes of mood can be very extreme and occur for no apparent reason. Different people will experience this disorder in different ways; some may have few episodes, others many, and symptoms may vary from mild to severe. When severely depressed or elevated, a person can become ‘psychotic’ i.e. lose touch with reality.
This is a mood disorder in which both depressive (persistent low mood) and manic (elevated or high mood) episodes are experienced. It is usually a recurring (i.e. keeps coming back) disorder that can cause a lot of havoc in all aspects of a person’s life. People with this disorder will experience periods of extreme mood changes but also periods of stable mood during which they may be able to return to everyday routines.
These changes of mood can be very extreme and occur for no apparent reason. Different people will experience this disorder in different ways; some may have few episodes, others many, and symptoms may vary from mild to severe. When severely depressed or elevated, a person can become ‘psychotic’ i.e. lose touch with reality.
Depression is a mood disorder. Emotional states like sadness, ‘feeling blue’ or tearfulness are part of normal human experience. Clinical depression is called Major Depression and is characterised by the presence for at least two weeks of symptoms such as depressed mood, diminished interest and pleasure in most activities, change in appetite and weight (these can be increased or decreased) sleep disturbance, fatigue, bodily symptoms (headache, backache etc) poor concentration, feelings of anxiousness, worthlessness, hopelessness, guilt, and suicidal ideation. Depression is a common disorder and about 10-20 % of the population in New Zealand will suffer from depression during their lifetime.
Depression is a mood disorder. Emotional states like sadness, ‘feeling blue’ or tearfulness are part of normal human experience. Clinical depression is called Major Depression and is characterised by the presence for at least two weeks of symptoms such as depressed mood, diminished interest and pleasure in most activities, change in appetite and weight (these can be increased or decreased) sleep disturbance, fatigue, bodily symptoms (headache, backache etc) poor concentration, feelings of anxiousness, worthlessness, hopelessness, guilt, and suicidal ideation. Depression is a common disorder and about 10-20 % of the population in New Zealand will suffer from depression during their lifetime.
Depression is a mood disorder. Emotional states like sadness, ‘feeling blue’ or tearfulness are part of normal human experience. Clinical depression is called Major Depression and is characterised by the presence for at least two weeks of symptoms such as depressed mood, diminished interest and pleasure in most activities, change in appetite and weight (these can be increased or decreased) sleep disturbance, fatigue, bodily symptoms (headache, backache etc) poor concentration, feelings of anxiousness, worthlessness, hopelessness, guilt, and suicidal ideation.
Depression is a common disorder and about 10-20 % of the population in New Zealand will suffer from depression during their lifetime.
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects about 1% of the general population. It is a complex illness characterised by ‘psychosis’, a word used to describe disorder of thoughts (e.g. delusions - false beliefs held in spite of evidence that they are not real), perceptions (e.g. hallucinations - seeing, hearing or feeling things which are not there), disorganised speech and grossly disorganised behaviour, which are not experienced by others and which are not seen as abnormal by the sufferer. These four symptoms are often referred to as the ‘Positive Symptoms’ of schizophrenia because they are the result of the disease process. The fifth group of symptoms: withdrawal, decreased ability to feel pleasure, lack of energy, and flat affect, are referred to as ‘Negative Symptoms’ because they represent a loss of normal functions. Schizophrenia affects different people in different ways. Some people may experience only a few short episodes and then fully recover. For others it lasts throughout their lives and needs to be treated like any other physical illness such as asthma or diabetes. It is important that schizophrenia is treated as soon as it is diagnosed by a psychiatrist to prevent long-term disability and loss of function.
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects about 1% of the general population. It is a complex illness characterised by ‘psychosis’, a word used to describe disorder of thoughts (e.g. delusions - false beliefs held in spite of evidence that they are not real), perceptions (e.g. hallucinations - seeing, hearing or feeling things which are not there), disorganised speech and grossly disorganised behaviour, which are not experienced by others and which are not seen as abnormal by the sufferer. These four symptoms are often referred to as the ‘Positive Symptoms’ of schizophrenia because they are the result of the disease process. The fifth group of symptoms: withdrawal, decreased ability to feel pleasure, lack of energy, and flat affect, are referred to as ‘Negative Symptoms’ because they represent a loss of normal functions. Schizophrenia affects different people in different ways. Some people may experience only a few short episodes and then fully recover. For others it lasts throughout their lives and needs to be treated like any other physical illness such as asthma or diabetes. It is important that schizophrenia is treated as soon as it is diagnosed by a psychiatrist to prevent long-term disability and loss of function.
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects about 1% of the general population. It is a complex illness characterised by ‘psychosis’, a word used to describe disorder of thoughts (e.g. delusions - false beliefs held in spite of evidence that they are not real), perceptions (e.g. hallucinations - seeing, hearing or feeling things which are not there), disorganised speech and grossly disorganised behaviour, which are not experienced by others and which are not seen as abnormal by the sufferer. These four symptoms are often referred to as the ‘Positive Symptoms’ of schizophrenia because they are the result of the disease process.
The fifth group of symptoms: withdrawal, decreased ability to feel pleasure, lack of energy, and flat affect, are referred to as ‘Negative Symptoms’ because they represent a loss of normal functions. Schizophrenia affects different people in different ways. Some people may experience only a few short episodes and then fully recover. For others it lasts throughout their lives and needs to be treated like any other physical illness such as asthma or diabetes.
It is important that schizophrenia is treated as soon as it is diagnosed by a psychiatrist to prevent long-term disability and loss of function.
Programmes
An initial assessment consultation offers guidance and recommendations for treatment back to your referrer, including medication and psychological therapies, neurostimulation, lifestyle and physical cares. Ongoing specialist care partnerships may then be considered, and clarified to the individual client for their acceptance and commitment.
An initial assessment consultation offers guidance and recommendations for treatment back to your referrer, including medication and psychological therapies, neurostimulation, lifestyle and physical cares. Ongoing specialist care partnerships may then be considered, and clarified to the individual client for their acceptance and commitment.
- Programme Areas
Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Addictions - other
- Programme Type
Community / social support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Community based support - other, Community based support - mental health, Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
All of New Zealand
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
A comprehensive referral is required from your doctor, psychologist, therapist or co-specialist.
Description
An initial assessment consultation offers guidance and recommendations for treatment back to your referrer, including medication and psychological therapies, neurostimulation, lifestyle and physical cares.
Ongoing specialist care partnerships may then be considered, and clarified to the individual client for their acceptance and commitment.
Our specialists provide comprehensive assessment and treatment services for individuals with suspected ADHD. Find out more about our service here
Our specialists provide comprehensive assessment and treatment services for individuals with suspected ADHD. Find out more about our service here
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health, Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referral required from your doctor, psychologist, therapist or co-specialist.
Description
Our specialists provide comprehensive assessment and treatment services for individuals with suspected ADHD. Find out more about our service here
Reports prepared include: Specialist opinions to third parties Immigration Medical Assessments Work Related Mental Injury Reports to the NZ Courts
Reports prepared include: Specialist opinions to third parties Immigration Medical Assessments Work Related Mental Injury Reports to the NZ Courts
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Community based support - mental health, Non-acute specialist mental health community services, Refugee / migrant
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Referral required from your doctor, psychologist, therapist or co-specialist.
Description
Reports prepared include:
- Specialist opinions to third parties
- Immigration Medical Assessments
- Work Related Mental Injury
- Reports to the NZ Courts
Additional Details
Online / virtual / app, Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
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Parking
Metered parking on nearby streets.
Mobility impaired access and parking by prior arrangement.
Website
Contact Details
10 College Hill, Freemans Bay, Auckland
Central Auckland
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(09) 242 2100
Healthlink EDI
senecapp
Email
Website
Level 1, 10 College Hill
Freemans Bay
Auckland
Auckland 1011
Street Address
Level 1, 10 College Hill
Freemans Bay
Auckland
Auckland 1011
Postal Address
PO Box 47313
Ponsonby
Auckland 1144
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This page was last updated at 9:58AM on August 22, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by The Seneca Clinic by PsychPartners.