A calm place to be heard – and to feel better.

Specialist psychiatric care for adults across Canterbury

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Why see a psychiatrist?

A medical specialist for the mind

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who has completed at least thirteen years of training – a medical degree, followed by many years of specialist training in mental health. That experience matters when things are complex, longstanding, or haven't shifted with the support you've had so far.

Specialist
psychiatric training

years

Current waitlist in weeks

4-5

General Practices
we work with

120

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Meet Dr Lin

Dr Allie Lin

Dr Alanah "Allie" Lin is a consultant psychiatrist who trained in the public sector, with a focus on general adult psychiatry. She has a particular interest in difficult-to-treat depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma. She also has a special interest in the role circadian rhythms play in mood disorders.

Above all, Dr Lin believes that good care starts with listening and understanding you as a person, and then ensuring you remain in control of your recovery while she provides expert advice.

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What we treat

Be heard and feel better

We work with adults across Canterbury facing ADHD, depression, anxiety, and other conditions, including presentations that haven't responded well to previous treatment. Ōtautahi Clinic offers a wide range of treatments, and we utilise modern, well-researched options to ensure you have the best chance at recovery.

ADHD

Assessment and management of adult ADHD, including where it sits alongside anxiety, mood or other concerns.

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Depression

Care for low mood and depression, including depression that hasn't lifted with previous treatment.

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Anxiety

Support for persistent worry, panic and anxiety that's affecting daily life, work or relationships.

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Bipolar Disorder

Assessment and longer-term management of mood instability.

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Trauma-related difficulties

Support for the lasting effects of difficult experiences, including those covered by ACC sensitive claims.

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Assessment and treatment of OCD and related difficulties.

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Personality disorders

Considered, longer-term care and support.

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Psychotic disorders

Specialist assessment and ongoing management.

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Referrals & fees

How to get started

For most adults seeking an assessment for ADHD, we have a self-referral pathway under our "What We Treat" menu. For all other conditions, we do request a GP or psychologist referral before you get booked in. This means we have a clear understanding of how we can help before you come and see us and that we are the best health professionals to meet your needs.

Referral Information for your GP
ERMS: Ōtautahi Clinic, Adult Mental Health Referral
‍EDI: otauclin
Email: info@otautahiclinic.co.nz

Recovery looks different for everyone

Wherever you're starting from, your perspective comes first. Let us carry hope with you as we work towards feeling better.

Reach out to us

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Specialist mental health care for
adults across Christchurch.