Psychiatric Services
Psychiatrists are trained medical doctors who specialise in mental health. A one-off assessment is conducted and a comprehensive management plan is formulated.
Psychologists, Psychotherapists and Counsellors focus extensively on treating emotional and mental suffering in patients.
Our Psychiatrists
Dr. Tom Levien
MBChB, MPM, FRANZCP
Dr. Brenda Brand
MBChB, FRANZCP, Certificate of Advanced Training in Adult Psychiatry
Dr. Helen Austin
MBChB, MRNZCGP, FRANZCP, Certificate of Advanced Training in Forensic PsychiatryReferrals to the Nelson Clinic
Our psychiatrists provide general adult psychiatric consultations on referral from:
- GP
- ACC
- Insurance Company
- Medico-Legal Report Request
- Court
Private referral from a GP
Assessment by our psychiatrists is provided on the basis of a one-off consultation. This means clients are assessed and a comprehensive management plan is formulated, with the idea that it can be implemented by the client’s GP.
Cases that are more acute/severe are not suitable for referral to the Nelson Clinic. All referrals will be reviewed and the GP will be advised if the referral is not appropriate for assessment at the Nelson Clinic. In those cases, public mental health follow-up is usually recommended.
There is a minimum wait time of approximately 6 weeks for an appointment.
Request a Psychiatric Consultation
Dr. Levien has the ability to see people via video-conferencing using either Zoom or VSee.
Contact the Nelson Clinic on 03 928 0955 for more information.