Unique in New Zealand it is set on the outskirts of Dunedin, but less than ten minutes drive from the city centre. The attractive but homely wooden buildings are grouped amongst trees and rhododendrons. Scope for recreation is also an important part of healing. Facilities at the Ashburn Clinic include the gardens, a billiard room, a tennis court, and a recreation hall for basketball, badminton or volleyball. The professional staff at the Ashburn Clinic are committed to providing the very highest possible standards of care and treatment.
Team work is at the heart of our approach.
Psychiatrists, psychotherapists, occupational therapists and nursing staff work with the patient to plan and implement the treatment programme. Non-clinical staff working in the office, kitchen and grounds, as well as those doing maintenance and cleaning, are an integral part of the staff team and also have important roles in relation to patients. The idea of the patient as a member of a therapeutic or healing community is of prime importance. At the Ashburn Clinicl we believe that we have created a physical and social environment that maximises the opportunity for support and self discovery during treatment. People at the Ashburn Clinic benefit from the planning, running and experiencing of daily life, and from helping to care for each other and the environment that is 'home' during their stay.