Jack Carrell
Registered Clinical Psychologist
Christchurch, New Zealand
About Jack
I'm a clinical psychologist with nine years of experience helping people navigate mental health difficulties. After four years working at Hillmorton Hospital with Te Whatu Ora, I moved into private practice in early 2022. My areas of focus and expertise include anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, adult ADHD, neurodiversity, and trauma. I am an accredited EMDR practitioner for those carrying the weight of difficult trauma experiences, and I'm also ACC accredited. Everything I do is evidence-based, drawing on CBT, ACT, and EMDR therapies. Above all, I aim to create a space where you feel safe and supported enough to make real progress.
Adult ADHD Assessments
Jack provides comprehensive psychological assessments for ADHD in adults. He offers both in-person and online assessments.
Important changes to ADHD medication prescribing for 2026
Specially trained GPs and nurse practitioners are now able to assess, diagnose, and prescribe for adult ADHD. However, not all will offer this service, and it is not yet clear exactly who will.
Recommendation for clients considering an ADHD assessment booking
It is recommended that you contact your GP/medical practice to confirm whether your GP can prescribe stimulant medication if you are diagnosed with ADHD by a clinical psychologist. Most GPs are accepting diagnoses of ADHD from clinical psychologists and will be willing to prescribe stimulant medication.
If your medical practice indicates that they will not be able to prescribe stimulant medications, you will need a private psychiatrist to prescribe medication after your assessment. Jack can refer you to one after your assessment if required.
Assessments cost $1800 (GST Inclusive)
What Jack offers
Assessment and Treatment
Jack offers assessment and treatment for adults struggling with low mood, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma related difficulties. Jack also offer support to those struggling with general life difficulties and relationship problems. Jack will consider all others who contact him seeking help and support for difficulties that do not fit with the above descriptions.
Jack is available to complete Readiness Assessments / Affirmative Gender-Informed Assessments.
ACC Accredited
Jack is ACC accredited and can provide psychological services to those who have experienced mental injury and are looking to engage in either ACC sensitive claims or psychological services.
Please note - Jack is currently unavailable to accept new ACC therapy enquiries.
Qualifications and Expertise
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Qualifications and Affiliations
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Psychology
Master of Arts with Distinction in Psychology
Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology
Registered to the New Zealand Psychologist Board
Full member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists
Full EMDR New Zealand member
Accredited EMDR practitioner
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Expertise
Jack has extensive experience supporting adults struggling with low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and trauma and grief-related concerns. He is highly experienced in conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, with particular interest in ADHD evaluation and diagnosis.
Jack’s clinical practice is all evidenced based and includes the use of:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Rates
Sessions cost $190 (GST included). Payment is via invoice/bank transfer after each session.
Location
Jack is centrally located at Heritage Psychology, near the CBD.
360 Barbadoes St, Christchurch
Contact me
jack@carrellpsychology.com
Please note - Jack is currently unavailable to accept new ACC therapy enquiries.