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Auckland Neuropsychiatry

Mental Health Service

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Description

Dr Greg Finucane is an Auckland-based psychiatrist with a full time private practice in neuropsychiatry.  He sees patients with the following conditions: What is Mental Illness?
Mental illness is a clinically significant behaviour or psychological (to do with the mind) disorder that is associated with distress or disability. It is not just the way someone responds to a particular event nor is it limited to the way a person interacts with society.
A mental illness can continuously or intermittently (occasionally) affect our capacity for speech, language, mood, affect, thoughts, perceptions, insight, judgement, cognition (understanding) and volition (ability to make choices). It can limit our ability to function as society would normally expect of us and can put us and others at risk.
Mental illness is therefore, a broad term that covers problems ranging from minor to severe disorders.
A ‘consultant psychiatrist’ is a doctor who, after basic medical qualifications, receives further training and develops the expertise to become a ‘specialist’ in identifying symptoms of, and diagnosing and treating, mental illnesses. You may have been referred to a consultant psychiatrist if your doctor feels you need specialist help.

Staff

Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health): Jo Dysart
Originally from the UK, Jo is a nurse practitioner in mental health with a specialist interest in neuropsychiatry. She previously worked longside Dr Greg Finucane at the Regional Huntington's Disease Service and is currently CEO at the Huntington's Disease Association. Read more about Jo here

Counsellor: Scarlett Bailey
Scarlett is a trainee counsellor completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory at the University in Auckland and has a special interest in adult ADHD.

Ages

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Referral

We are prioritising complex cases and referrals from GPs, Neurologists, Psychiatrists and other medical specialists, and would advise you to discuss your health needs with your primary care provider in the first instance.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Southern Cross Affiliated Provider.
ACC Contracted Provider

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Neuropsychiatric Treatment

Information about some medications and treatments for neuropsychiatric conditions can be found here.
Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Non-acute specialist mental health community services

Regions

South Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

GP

Referral Process

Discuss with your GP whether a referral would be indicated.

Description

Information about some medications and treatments for neuropsychiatric conditions can be found here.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Online / virtual / app

Website

www.neuropsychiatry.co.nz/

Contact Details

176 Greenlane West, Greenlane, Auckland

Central Auckland

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Tōtara Health, 1 McCrae Way, New Lynn, Auckland

West Auckland

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This page was last updated at 4:56PM on October 11, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Auckland Neuropsychiatry.