Set amongst tranquil grounds in Dunedin, New Zealand, Ashburn Clinic offers a supportive therapeutic community for those suffering from mental health or addiction difficulties. We focus on treating underlying issues to improve patient well-being and quality of life.
Welcome to
Ashburn
Clinic
Cloaked in the forests of Halfway Bush, just beyond Dunedin, Ashburn Clinic is a not-for-profit rehabilitation facility offering a professional, supportive environment for the diagnosis, comprehensive treatment, and recovery from mental illness or addiction.
We work to assist people toward healthy lives and behaviour patterns, developing the tools needed to overcome difficult situations. Together, we aim to learn more about our personal challenges and struggles in order to improve the ability to effect personal change.
We’re nationally recognised for our specialised treatment programming that encourages people from all walks of life to join us on a path of recovery. Are you ready to take the first step?











To learn more about joining us, assisting a loved one, or referring a patient to Ashburn Clinic, please contact our team. For emergency help or other New Zealand mental health resources, click here.
“I have tried other treatment places but nothing has been as life changing and good as coming to Ashburn. Ashburn is about looking at who you are, working through the past, changing and being supported to move on. My work here has meant I won’t continue my cycle through the system.”
– A Former Resident
New Zealand's
Community Therapy
Established in 1882, Ashburn Clinic serves as a therapeutic community providing funded and private residential treatment for those suffering from mental health issues. We employ psychiatrists, psychotherapists, nurses, occupational therapists, mental health workers, general practitioners, a dietitian and support staff.
Who Do We Help?
Our Community
Group & Individual Therapy
“It truly is hard work but it is not impossible. You just can’t give up! There will be numerous times where you’ll probably want to and you’ll feel like being here is the hardest thing on earth, but you know what? You’ve made it this far and you can make this work. You’re not alone. You’re not alone!”
– A Former Resident
Events & Education
Ashburn Clinic offers seminars and courses for health professionals. Please see upcoming events below or click here to view our full range of education offerings.
Luncheon Seminar
Our seminars are on hold
due to Covid restrictions
Please ensure you’re on our mailing list to be the first to hear when we restart our Luncheon Seminars.
Our February 2022 seminar, due to be presented by Sean Manning, has been cancelled due to the change in Covid traffic light settings.
We will restart our seminars as soon as it's safe to do so. Note that you will need to show your vaccination pass in order to gain entry.
Advanced Theory of Psychotherapy
July-September 2022
Models of Psychotherapeutic Practice
This course is held on Tuesday evenings from 7.00 pm-8.30 pm, and runs for 10 weeks. Entry will be on the basis of vaccine pass only.
The Advanced Theory of Psychotherapy Modules is a series of four education modules which makes up a complete course over two years. Each module has 10 seminars, held on Tuesday evenings from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm, at Ashburn Clinic. The course is not offered as a practising qualification, but is found to be valuable for mental health professionals and those considering psychotherapy as a career.
Seminars are presented by experienced, practising therapists - psychotherapists, psychologists or psychiatrists.
Read the ATPM Handbook for further information.