We take a collaborative and evidence-based approach to therapy, blending clinical expertise with real empathy. Your experiences, your identity, and your goals shape every part of your treatment plan.
We’re here not only to help you understand what you’re going through—but to empower you with the skills and strategies to move forward with confidence.
With extensive training across psychiatry, psychotherapy, and emerging treatment approaches, our clinicians bring both depth of expertise and a commitment to continuous learning.
Professor Cameron Lacey has been passionate about mental health since leaving medical school. He has studied in multiple countries and has carried out extensive research across the field. Through leadership, governance, and academia he has extensive knowledge in many areas of psychiatry.
Professor Lacey believes in using a holistic approach to treatment, including therapy, specialised medications and lifestyle changes, including currently being the only Dr in New Zealand to be able to offer Psilocybin therapy for Treatment Resistant Depression.
Professor Lacey is Clinical Director of Research for Health New Zealand and former roles include Professor, Department of Psychological Medicine and Head of Department, MIHI, University of Otago and Medical Director for West coast DHB. He was a board member of the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation.
Dr Wilson attended medical school in Dunedin and has also spent time working in Invercargill. He has been working in the public specialist mental health service in Christchurch for the past 5 years. His specialty area is with children, adolescents, and their families. He has a particular interest in Neurodiversity and supporting young people in overcoming the external challenges often presented to them, and empowering them to achieve their full potential.
Throughout his time in the public system, Dr Wilson has seen the harm that year-long public waitlists can do to young people’s recovery and the strain they can put on their families. His priority in working at Elimbias Health is to provide quality care in a timely manner, so that mental health difficulties have as minimal an impact as possible on his patients' overall trajectory.
Outside of his clinical work, he has extensive training and experience in health system improvement and leadership. He has held many roles within the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, including on the Members’ Advisory Council, the Trainees’ Advisory Council, the Bi-National Committee for Trainees, and the Climate and Sustainability Steering Group.
Dr. Stevenson has completed extensive specialist training in neurodevelopmental assessments, supporting children, young people, and their families. She is highly skilled in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Maudsley Family Therapy, Collaborative Proactive Solutions, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) psychopharmacology and cultural psychiatry. Her training reflects her commitment to providing care that is both compassionate and grounded in best-practice approaches.
Marie has extensive clinical experience in both public and private settings in New Zealand and Australia, alongside academic experience at Griffith University and the University of Otago. She has conducted clinical research in psychotherapy for mood disorders, producing nearly 200 published research papers. Marie has been trained in and delivers Interpersonal Psychotherapy. Her current interest is combining Interpersonal Psychotherapy with psilocybin, which boosts the psychotherapeutic effect for ‘treatment-resistant’ depression.
Sascha works as our practice manager in the office at Elimbias Health and enjoys meeting and assisting our patients throughout their care. She has previously worked in the areas of disability support work, palliative care, and business management. When she is not working hard at Elimbias Health, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family in the sunshine.
As a new member to the team, I bring experience in administration and reception within GP practices across Auckland and Christchurch. I enjoy helping create a smooth and welcoming experience for patients. In my spare time you will find me cycling around the city and NZ trails, watching cricket or working on interior design projects at home
Sue Creighton
As a new member to the team, I bring experience in administration and reception within GP practices across Auckland and Christchurch. I enjoy helping create a smooth and welcoming experience for patients. In my spare time you will find me cycling around the city and NZ trails, watching cricket or working on interior design projects at home
Sascha Costley
Sascha works as our practice manager in the office at Elimbias Health and enjoys meeting and assisting our patients throughout their care. She has previously worked in the areas of disability support work, palliative care, and business management. When she is not working hard at Elimbias Health, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family in the sunshine.
Professor Marie Crowe
Marie has extensive clinical experience in both public and private settings in New Zealand and Australia, alongside academic experience at Griffith University and the University of Otago. She has conducted clinical research in psychotherapy for mood disorders, producing nearly 200 published research papers. Marie has been trained in and delivers Interpersonal Psychotherapy. Her current interest is combining Interpersonal Psychotherapy with psilocybin, which boosts the psychotherapeutic effect for ‘treatment-resistant’ depression.
- Bachelor of Arts (University of Canterbury)
- Registered psychiatric nurse, Christchurch Hospital
- PhD(Humanities) Griffith University, Brisbane
- Certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapies, Mind Medicine, Melbourne
On leaving school, Marie completed a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at the University of Canterbury and then trained as a psychiatric nurse at Christchurch Hospital. She later completed her PhD at Griffith University, Brisbane, in Cultural Studies in the Humanities Faculty. She recently completed a 12-month Certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapies.
Dr Rachael Stevenson
Dr. Stevenson has completed extensive specialist training in neurodevelopmental assessments, supporting children, young people, and their families. She is highly skilled in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Maudsley Family Therapy, Collaborative Proactive Solutions, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) psychopharmacology and cultural psychiatry. Her training reflects her commitment to providing care that is both compassionate and grounded in best-practice approaches.
- MBChB, University of Otago
- Fellow, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (2023)
- Advanced Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Diploma in Child Health, University of Otago
- Master of Human Nutrition, University of Otago
Dr. Stevenson is a compassionate psychiatrist dedicated to helping people understand and strengthen their mental health and well being. She believes in a holistic approach that values the whole person — recognising the importance of family, community, and connection in achieving lasting well being.
Born and raised in Ōtautahi(Christchurch), Dr. Stevenson completed all her medical and psychiatric training in Aotearoa New Zealand. Over the past 12 years, she has worked within the public health system, supporting children, young people, and adults in hospital, community, and home-based settings. Her roles have included working as a paediatric medical registrar, child psychiatrist, adult psychiatrist and consult liaison psychiatrist for paediatric hospital team, giving her a deep understanding of the connection between physical and emotional health.
Dr. Stevenson is passionate about walking alongside individuals and families as they navigate life’s challenges. She strives to help people find balance, resilience, and wellbeing within their own communities — empowering them to better understand and manage their mental health in a supportive and compassionate way.
Dr Evan Wilson
Dr Wilson attended medical school in Dunedin and has also spent time working in Invercargill. He has been working in the public specialist mental health service in Christchurch for the past 5 years. His specialty area is with children, adolescents, and their families. He has a particular interest in Neurodiversity and supporting young people in overcoming the external challenges often presented to them, and empowering them to achieve their full potential.
Throughout his time in the public system, Dr Wilson has seen the harm that year-long public waitlists can do to young people’s recovery and the strain they can put on their families. His priority in working at Elimbias Health is to provide quality care in a timely manner, so that mental health difficulties have as minimal an impact as possible on his patients' overall trajectory.
Outside of his clinical work, he has extensive training and experience in health system improvement and leadership. He has held many roles within the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, including on the Members’ Advisory Council, the Trainees’ Advisory Council, the Bi-National Committee for Trainees, and the Climate and Sustainability Steering Group.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Otago)
- Master of Health Service Management
- Fellow, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (2025)
Professor Cameron Lacey
Professor Cameron Lacey has been passionate about mental health since leaving medical school. He has studied in multiple countries and has carried out extensive research across the field. Through leadership, governance, and academia he has extensive knowledge in many areas of psychiatry.
Professor Lacey believes in using a holistic approach to treatment, including therapy, specialised medications and lifestyle changes, including currently being the only Dr in New Zealand to be able to offer Psilocybin therapy for Treatment Resistant Depression.
Professor Lacey is Clinical Director of Research for Health New Zealand and former roles include Professor, Department of Psychological Medicine and Head of Department, MIHI, University of Otago and Medical Director for West coast DHB. He was a board member of the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation.
- MBChB (Otago)
- Advanced Certificate in Old Age Psychiatry
- PhD (University of Melbourne)
- Advanced Certificate in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
- Fellow of the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists since 2006.
Professor Lacey has completed extensive training in a variety of specialities, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy, psychopharmacology, neuropsychiatry and Māori mental health. He is committed to staying up-to-date on the latest research and treatments in the field of psychiatry.
Professor Lacey completed his medical degree at Otago University. He completed training in psychiatry across Australia and New Zealand including Christchurch, The Alfred and St Vincent's Hospitals. He has also completed advanced training in consultation liaison psychiatry and old age psychiatry. He completed a PhD at University of Melbourne investigating genetic and mental health risk factors for depression in people with epilepsy.
Professor Lacey has over 130 research publications. His publications include the use of psychedelics for depression, mood disorders, psychosis, medical education, neurology, cardiology and hauora Māori. See link for full publication list.
Professor Lacey has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to the field of mental health research. He and his research teams have received numerous awards, including the Nature Inclusive Health research award, and their research has been featured in numerous academic journals.