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.
“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
We’ll be back in February 2024!
We have concluded our 2023 Luncheon Seminar series
Make sure you’re on our mailing list so you’re the first to know when our seminars return.
Our last presentation for 2023 was held in November.
We're taking a break now, but our seminars will be back in February 2024. See you then!
Advanced Theory of Psychotherapy
March-May 2024
Stages of Human Development
Seminars are held on Tuesday evenings from 7.00 pm-8.30 pm, and run for 10 weeks.
The Advanced Theory of Psychotherapy 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.
Programme TBC 2024
Read the ATPM Introductory Guide for Participants for further information.