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Dr Clifford Van Ommen DLitPhil, MA, BSc(Hons)
Senior Lecturer
Doctoral Supervisor School of PsychologyClifford is a Senior Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Centre for Psychology in Albany. His research interests lie in critical neuroscience, the immigration experiences of South Africans, and the history of Psychology in New Zealand. Prior to his current position as Director, Clifford worked worked at Rhodes University in South Africa. During this time he coordinated the Counselling Masters and Research programmes, taught across undergraduate and Honours programmes, and trained and supervised Masters students. Prior to 1998, Clifford worked as a Clinical Psychologist in a drug rehabilitation centre and a mining house EAP.
Professional
Contact details
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Ph: 441-8175 ext 43114
Location: 3.52, North Shore Library Building - Level 3
Campus: Albany Village
Qualifications
- Doctor of Literature and Philosophy - University of South Africa (2010)
- Master of Arts - Rand Afrikaans University (1996)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Rand Afrikaans University (1991)
Certifications and Registrations
- Licence, Supervisor, Massey University
Research Expertise
Research Interests
My research and supervision interests include, broadly speaking, Critical Neuroscience and Critical Psychology. More specifically, I am currently focussing on the identity processes and sense making of and about South African migrants in New Zealand, a critical historical analysis of Psychology in New Zealand, and the intersection between music and subjectivity. I would also be interested in supervising projects focussing on various refugee issues and, within neuropsychology, the issue of concussion. Methodologically, I am always interested in supervising keen students interested in critical qualitative methods.
Research Opportunities
- Outside the heartland': Psychology, its history and its subject in Aotearoa/New Zealand (01/01/2014) The objective of this research project is to understand the unique changing relationship between theory and practice within Psychology and the sociopolitical landscape of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Thematics
21st Century Citizenship, Health and Well-being
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Biological Psychology (Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Physiological Psychology) (170101):
Feminist Theory (220306):
Gender Psychology (170105):
History and Philosophy of Specific Fields (220200):
History and Philosophy of the Social Sciences (220208):
Philosophy (220300):
Philosophy And Religious Studies (220000):
Poststructuralism (220317):
Psychology (170100):
Psychology And Cognitive Sciences (170000):
Social and Community Psychology (170113):
Social Philosophy (220319)
Research Projects
Summary of Research Projects
Position | Current | Completed |
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Project Leader | 0 | 3 |
Completed Projects
Project Title: Immigration and Identity: South Africans in Aotearoa New Zealand
Date Range: 2013 - 2013
Funding Body: Massey University
Project Team:
- Dr Clifford Van Ommen - Project Leader
Research Outputs
Journal
[Journal article]Authored by: Van Ommen, C.
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[Journal article]Authored by: Kempton, H., Van Ommen, C., Williams, M.
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[Journal article]Authored by: Hopner, V., Van Ommen, C.
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[Journal article]Authored by: Alefaio-Tugia, S., Carr, S., Hodgetts, D., Van Ommen, C.

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Book
[Chapter]Authored by: Tassell-Matamua, N., Van Ommen, C.Edited by: Tassell-Matamua, N., Van Ommen, C.

[Chapter]Authored by: Tassell-Matamua, N., Van Ommen, C.Edited by: Tassell-Matamua, N., Van Ommen, C.

[Edited Book]Edited by: Tassell-Matamua, N., Van Ommen, C.
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Conference
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Van Ommen, C.

[Conference Paper]Authored by: Van Ommen, C.

[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Van Ommen, C.

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[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kempton, H., Van Ommen, C., Williams, M.

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[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Carr, S., Hodgetts, D.Contributed to by: Van Ommen, C.

[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Van Ommen, C.

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[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Van Ommen, C.

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[Conference Poster]Authored by: Van Ommen, C.
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[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Van Ommen, C.
Other
[Other]Authored by: Carr, S., Hodgetts, D., Hopner, V., Van Ommen, C.
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Consultancy and Languages
Languages
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Afrikaans
Last used: Within last few days
Spoken ability: Average
Written ability: Average -
Dutch
Last used: Within last month
Spoken ability: Average
Written ability: Needs work
Teaching and Supervision
Summary of Doctoral Supervision
Position | Current | Completed |
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Main Supervisor | 6 | 4 |
Co-supervisor | 8 | 5 |
Current Doctoral Supervision
Main Supervisor of:
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Jessie Dennis
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Addressing sociopolitical context in therapy with survivors of sexual and interpersonal violence: Aligning trauma-informed and social justice praxis. -
Bridget Davies
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
No Laughing Matter: What can the experiences of women working in the New Zealand comedy industry tell us about being a woman in a male-dominated, unregulated industry? -
Ben Pedersen
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
He Can't Always Get What He Wants (But Can He Get What He Needs) - Men's experiences of seeking help for depression and anxiety -
Victoria Nazari
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Dares in the virtual: The construction of Social Media Challenges -
Alice Stevenson
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Service User Views of Clinical Psychologist Competence - view more...
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Robyn Vertongen
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Doctor of Philosophy
How do Young People Make Sense of Sexually Explicit Internet Material? - view less...
Co-supervisor of:
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Leola Meynell
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Doctor of Philosophy
Motherhood and environmental catastrophe: Women's reproductive choices in response to evidence of climate change -
Marike De Bruin
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
An Evaluation of the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to Guide Therapeutic Foster Care in the New Zealand Context -
Michelle Musakwa
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
The conceptualisation and management of mental health among Black Sub-Saharan African migrants and refugees in a New Zealand context -
Laura Stanley
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
What Contributes to Alcohol and Substance Misuse Recovery While Parenting in Integrated Residential Rehabilitation? -
Wisnu Endro
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Doctor of Philosophy
The Co-design of a Chat Telepsychotherapy Manual for Indonesians with Minor Depression - view more...
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Sophie Stanford
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
'Go and tell the Horse' - People's experiences of Equine Assisted Learning -
Joshua Robinson
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Theory of Mind and Video Games: Developing the Short Story Task-B and Examining Relationships between Theory of Mind and Video Game Play -
Shoni Marshall-Edwards
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Investigating Decision-Regret and Distress Among Psychologists Impacted by Client Suicide
Completed Doctoral Supervision
Main Supervisor of:
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2022
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Jessica Steadman
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
The 'Perfect' Gay Man; An Exploration of Perfectionism with Gay Men in New Zealand -
2021
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Adi Papirany
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Narratives of Cyberbullying in New Zealand Secondary Schools: Reconceptualising Cyberbullying as a Social Practice -
2020
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Victoria Thompson
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Something's not right: Exploring the Lived Experience of Health Anxiety -
2015
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Shannon Martin
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
A Psychometric Evaluation of the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Test (ImPACT) for Sports Concussion
Co-supervisor of:
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2022
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Olivia High
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
SERVICE USER EXPERIENCES AND PROVIDER ATTITUDES TOWARDS A CARING CONTACTS SUICIDE PREVENTION INTERVENTION -
2022
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Emily Cory
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Perfectionism in Young Adults -
2021
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Jake Gallagher
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
THAT FANTASY THAT YOU CAN DEAL WITH EVERYTHING YOURSELF AND MOVE MOUNTAINS’, AN EXAMINATION OF MEN’S BELIEFS AND MEDIA REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES -
2019
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Joseph Smith
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Network Models of Mindfulness -
2017
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Verena Boshra
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Getting the Feel of Therapy: Understanding Therapists’ Views and Experiences Regarding Social-Emotional Skills in Practice
Media and Links
Other Links
- Academia.edu - Clifford van Ommen - Website providing details of various publications and papers
- Centre for Psychology - Website detailing the activities of the Centre for Psychology