NeuroHealth
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- NeuroHealth
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- Complementary Services
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- 68 Manchester Street
Christchurch Central City
Christchurch 8011 - Regions
- West Coast, and Canterbury
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Are you concerned about your thinking or everyday functioning?
WELCOME TO NeuroHealth
At NeuroHealth, we focus on living well. Our mission is to make comprehensive neuropsychological assessments accessible to all, empowering individuals to lead their best lives. With almost thirty years of combined experience in healthcare and neuropsychology, our team offers personalised, evidence-based assessments to help you or your loved ones understand changes in cognition (thinking), memory, and attention.
WHAT IS Neuropsychology?
One of the most common questions we hear at NeuroHealth is, “What is neuropsychology?”
Neuropsychology is a specialised area of psychology focusing on the relationship between brain function and behaviour. It helps identify how changes in brain health can impact thinking, memory, attention, and emotional well-being.
For a more detailed explanation of what a neuropsychologist is and what they do, check out our What is Neuropsychology page on our website.
Service Description
| NeuroHealth offers a range of psychological and neuropsychological services, from therapy and brief consultations through to comprehensive neuropsychological assessments. The most appropriate option depends on your needs, referral requirements, and the questions you are hoping to answer. If you’re unsure which service is right for you, our team is happy to help guide you. If you have any questions about insurance coverage, check out our FAQ Page on our website. 1. Therapy Our therapy sessions are provided by an experienced, NZ-registered Clinical Psychologist and are grounded in evidence-based, client-centred practice. Therapy is tailored to your individual needs and may support difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, stress, adjustment to injury or illness, and broader emotional or psychological concerns. Sessions are collaborative, paced, and focused on building understanding, coping strategies, and meaningful change. 2. Neuropsychology Consultation This is a one-off 90-minute consultation with a NZ-registered Clinical / Neuropsychologist The consultation focuses on understanding your current cognitive, emotional, and functional presentation in the context of an injury or neurological condition. There is an opportunity to discuss testing appointments following this appointment based on presenting needs. 3. Cognitive Baseline Assessment This is a one-off, approximately 2-hour assessment with a NZ-registered Clinical / Neuropsychologist, designed to establish a baseline of your current cognitive and functional functioning. The assessment focuses on providing a structured snapshot of how you are functioning at this point in time, using targeted cognitive screening measures, allowing subsequent reassessment as needed in the future to monitor change. 4. Capacity Assessment his is a formal assessment of decision-making capacity conducted by a NZ-registered Clinical Psychologist. The assessment is suitable for use in legal, court, or statutory contexts, where an opinion regarding capacity is required. The assessment focuses on whether an individual has the cognitive ability to understand, retain, weigh, and communicate decisions relevant to a specific question (e.g. financial, personal welfare, medical, or living arrangements). 3. Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessment A comprehensive neuropsychological assessment conducted by a NZ-registered Clinical / Neuropsychologist. It provides a detailed understanding of how your brain is currently functioning. It explores a wide range of thinking (cognitive) skills, including memory, attention, language, problem-solving, processing speed, and multitasking. This type of assessment also considers how psychological factors such as low mood, anxiety, fatigue, or post-traumatic stress may be affecting your cognitive function and everyday life. If you want to learn more about these assessments or determine whether they might be useful to you, please contact us. |
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Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
| NeuroHealth is proudly based in Christchurch, and we see clients from across the wider Canterbury region. When you book an assessment, we’ll send you directions and parking information ahead of time. There is some onsite parking available, and street parking is usually easy to find nearby. We occasionally offer neuropsychology clinics outside of Canterbury. If you're based elsewhere and are interested in being seen, please get in touch - we’ll let you know if an upcoming clinic may suit, or discuss other options. |
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Meeting the needs of older people
| At NeuroHealth, we are fortunate to have Dr. Jonathan Hackney working with our team. His PhD research explored the detection of pre-dementia in older adults living in the community. He has also worked in a range of rehabilitation settings, supporting patients who have experienced conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injuries, dementia, and neurological conditions affecting the brain. |
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Access
| Access | Status | Details |
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| Easy access | Yes | Our clinic room in Christchurch is wheelchair-accessible, including an accessible bathroom. |
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Payment
| Payment | Status | Details |
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| Payment required | Yes | The cost of assessment varies depending on your concerns and how much time is needed to investigate this appropriately. Please see our Assessments webpage for pricing details. |
| Subsidy may be available | Yes | If you have been referred to NeuroHealth through ACC, ACC will cover the cost of your assessment (no co-payment required). We are now a Southern Cross Easy Claim provider. Part of all of your assessment may be covered by Southern Cross, depending on your coverage. |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
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Trust & Reputation
| Trust & Reputation | Status | Details |
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| Police checked | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | All our psychologists are Registered Clinical and / or Neuropsychologist (New Zealand Psychologists Board). |
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ACC
| ACC | Status | Details |
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| Approved | Yes | NeuroHealth is an approved provider of the Neuropsychology Assessment Service contract through ACC. |
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Description
| NEUROHEALTH’S Story NeuroHealth was founded by Jonathan and Leah Hackney, experienced clinicians with over two decades of combined experience in New Zealand’s health system. Frustrated by the gaps in long-term neurorehabilitation and the slow, fragmented care many patients faced, they established NeuroHealth to offer timely, evidence-based support without the barriers often found in traditional healthcare settings. Here, our clients receive the understanding and personalised care they deserve, without unnecessary delays. We hope our approach empowers individuals and whānau with the knowledge and support needed to confidently navigate cognitive health challenges. |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialties or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Other Specialties | Yes | Neuropsychology / Clinical Psychology |
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Support Services Personnel
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| Psychologist | Yes | |
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Additional Information
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| Staffing qualifications and details | Dr Jonathan Hackney: PhD, PGDipClinPsych, PGCertHealSci (Clinical Rehabilitation), BSc(Hons) in psychology. Jonathan completed his PhD and clinical psychology training at the start of 2017 and has been working clinically since this time. In 2018 he was accepted into the Neuropsychology scope of practice through the New Zealand Psychologists Board. Dr Nina McLoughlin: PhD, PGDipClinPsych, MINS, MPS Nina is a registered clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist and has been working in the area of brain injury and physical injury rehabilitation in adults and older adults for over 15 years. Heinrich Eksteen: MA ClinPsych, BSocSci (Hons) in Psychology, NZPsS, EMDRNZ, MPS Heinrich is a registered clinical psychologist with experience across physical rehabilitation, general mental health, and forensic settings in New Zealand and South Africa. He is passionate about supporting people through change and recovery, with a particular interest in the intersection between psychological, neurological, and physical health. | |
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What's New
Southern Cross Easy-Claim Available
NeuroHealth is pleased to be a Southern Cross Easy-Claim affiliated provider. |
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