The Psychology Centre

Clinical Staff
We have three clinical psychologists on our staff.

John Fitzgerald M.A. (Keele), M.Sc. (B'ham), PhD (Waikato), MNZPsS, MICP, MNZCCP.
John is also the Centre's Director. He has particular clinical and research interests in general child, adolescent and family mental health, adolescent depression, mental health outcomes, NGO and Primary Care sector service management and delivery.

Philippa Thomas M.Soc.Sci. (Waikato), Dip. Psych. (Clin) (Waikato), MNZPsS, MICP.
Philippa has a background in adult mental health and forensic psychology. At the present time she is involved in lots of supervision, and has a research interest in behavioural activation programmes and mindfulness.

Jessica Clarke M.Soc.Sci (Waikato), PGDip Psych (Clin) (Waikato), MNZCCP.
Prior to starting at the Centre in 2009 Jess worked at Child, Youth and Family Service for three years. She has an interest in the treatment of anxiety disorders, trauma recovery, cognitive/neuropsychological assessment and child welfare.

Research Staff
There are currently no project-specific researchers at the Centre.

Administration
Lyn Walsh
Lyn is our Centre administrator. She greets people on their arrival, keeps the books, and generally ensures that everything runs smoothly. If you need to know anything about the Centre ... ask Lyn.

Interns: class of ‘11
Melanie Haeata (A semester)
Deepa Mahindra (A)
Elizabeth Clausen (A)
Diana Johnston (A)
Hannah Cleland (B)
Lily de Bruin (B)
Sarah Reid (B)

2011 - 2nd year students
Marie Townsend (A semester)
Ali Greenman (A)
Sinnetta Voight (A)
Ruth Kendall (B)
Mary Clark (B)
Sarah Campbell (B)