Robert Street Clinic

Robert Street Clinic Private Psychotherapy and Psychiatric Clinic All our clinicians have many years experience in public mental health and addictions services.

The Robert Street Clinic, established in 2010 by Rob Kelly and Kyle MacDonald, provides private psychotherapy, psychological counselling and psychiatric assessment in Ellerslie, Auckland. Set in a quiet, comfortable villa in residential Ellerslie we are easily accessible via motorways and public transport. The Robert Street Clinic is a warm and welcoming environment. With a wide range of experienc

e our therapists are trained in individual psychotherapy, couples/ marriage therapy, addictions counselling and general mental health.

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Devastating news. Heartless and gutless from the Ministry, and responsible Ministers.
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Devastating news.
Heartless and gutless from the Ministry, and responsible Ministers.

Health NZ told patients and staff of Rauaroha Segar House the service would close its doors.

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This is important, our drug laws are archaic and well overdue for review - please sign: 50 Years is Long Enough – Modern...
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This is important, our drug laws are archaic and well overdue for review - please sign:

50 Years is Long Enough – Modernise NZ’s Drug Laws

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More than meds: why easier access to ADHD treatment has to be part of a whole-system approach
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