General Practitioners
Dr Roger Dehn
Dr Emily Bridson
I enjoy the variety of General Practice and the diagnostic process, including managing more urgent medical problems, while being in a position to work with you towards prevention and holistic wellbeing. Skin cancer medicine and surgery is a strong interest for me, as it allows us to treat skin cancers early and provide peace of mind. This is important in New Zealand with our high rates of skin cancer. I have completed several foundation certificates in skin cancer assessment, medicine and surgery, and am currently working towards the Skin Cancer College of Australasia Advanced Clinical Certificate of Dermoscopy (this focuses on assessing moles for their risk of skin cancer). While I’m not at work I enjoy cycling, gardening, walking my dog and family time. I look forward to meeting you and helping with your general health and mole check needs.
Dr Catherine Forshaw
Dr Catherine Forshaw is a British-trained GP, who now resides in Christchurch and works as a General Practitioner. She earned her Medical Degree in 2008 (MBBS) from the University College London (UCL). Catherine completed her GP training and became a Member of the Royal College of GPs (MRCGP) in 2015 after spending several years in NHS. She has a postgraduate diploma in Sexual Health and Reproductive Health and is a qualified Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and member with the Menopause Society. She is a keen runner and also understands what it is like to manage a busy work life whilst raising children. She is very motivated to help women navigate through mid-life challenges.
Wellbeing Team
Claudine - Health Improvement Practitioner
Claudine is a registered social worker who has over 25 years of experience supporting individuals and whanau during challenging times. Claudine is now working as a Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) for Silverstream Medical Centre.
A HIP is a registered health professional who provides support to people of all ages who are experiencing stress or any issue that is impacting on their health and well-being. This may include lifestyle changes, difficulties with sleep, anxiety, low mood or depression, social isolation, chronic health conditions and pain, relationships, parenting and addiction.
Sessions are free, they are around 30 minutes and support clients to develop effective coping strategies and establish realistic well-being goals.
Claudine works on a Tuesday and Thursday, no referral is needed, appointments can be made by reaching out to the reception team.
Molly - Health Coach
Hi, I'm Molly and have been a health coach at Silverstream Medical Centre since 2021. As a health coach, I can support you to set goals and achieve them to improve your overall health and wellbeing. If you want to get more active, eat better, improve your cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, sleep, stress - or just look after your general health then book in to see me. Appointments are free of charge and I can meet with your regularly to help you achieve your goals.
Administration
Penny
Karyn
Jan
Rachel
Angela
Kirsty
Di
Nurses
Jackie
Lucie Cooper
Abbey
Lindy