Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in East Maitland, NSW

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Pauline Dudley
Counsellor, PACFA
East Maitland, NSW 2323
Anxiety and depression, social isolation, relationship issues, grief and loss, weight issues, pain and illness.
I have rooms in East Maitland offering face to face appointments. I also offer telephone and zoom counselling appointments. I see clients throughout the Hunter Valley Region of New South Wales. My approach to therapy is generally person-centred, unique to the client, guiding and supporting clients to create positive change in their life.
Anxiety and depression, social isolation, relationship issues, grief and loss, weight issues, pain and illness.
I have rooms in East Maitland offering face to face appointments. I also offer telephone and zoom counselling appointments. I see clients throughout the Hunter Valley Region of New South Wales. My approach to therapy is generally person-centred, unique to the client, guiding and supporting clients to create positive change in their life.
(02) 8294 7163 View (02) 8294 7163
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Emma Flynn
Psychologist
Serves Area
You deserve to feel like yourself again, not just a version shaped by anxiety, stress, or the weight of not feeling "good enough
Real transformation isn't about 'fixing' yourself; it’s about finally feeling understood enough to be yourself. Whether you’re navigating the weight of trauma or the exhaustion of burnout, I provide a gentle, direct, and safe sanctuary to find your clarity again. You don’t need to have it all figured out to start. My approach is gentle yet direct, facilitating real, lasting transformation, not just temporary fixes. I offer a safe, confidential space to find clarity, available in-person or via video or phone on weekdays & evenings. I'm here for you. Let’s take that first gentle step toward your calmer life today. Reach out!
You deserve to feel like yourself again, not just a version shaped by anxiety, stress, or the weight of not feeling "good enough
Real transformation isn't about 'fixing' yourself; it’s about finally feeling understood enough to be yourself. Whether you’re navigating the weight of trauma or the exhaustion of burnout, I provide a gentle, direct, and safe sanctuary to find your clarity again. You don’t need to have it all figured out to start. My approach is gentle yet direct, facilitating real, lasting transformation, not just temporary fixes. I offer a safe, confidential space to find clarity, available in-person or via video or phone on weekdays & evenings. I'm here for you. Let’s take that first gentle step toward your calmer life today. Reach out!
(02) 4046 7809 View (02) 4046 7809
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Jason Dillon
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L1
Serves Area
I work with individuals from all backgrounds, addressing challenges such as trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety through a non-judgmental, holistic, and compassionate approach.
I also offer "walk and talk" therapy around the amazing beaches of Newcastle, talking outdoors free of the confines of a stuffy office space. This is becoming increasingly popular form of therapy and is scientifically proven to boost mood and energy.
I work with individuals from all backgrounds, addressing challenges such as trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety through a non-judgmental, holistic, and compassionate approach.
I also offer "walk and talk" therapy around the amazing beaches of Newcastle, talking outdoors free of the confines of a stuffy office space. This is becoming increasingly popular form of therapy and is scientifically proven to boost mood and energy.
(02) 4005 2936 View (02) 4005 2936
Claire Wood
Psychologist, PsyBA General
East Maitland, NSW 2323
Clients are often referred to my practice for support with emotional regulation, anxiety, mood, trauma, and neurodevelopmental differences.
I’m a registered psychologist with 25 years’ experience supporting clients. I work with individuals and families, offering assessment and therapy for anxiety, trauma, and neurodevelopmental differences. I offer a practical, collaborative, and focused on helping you—and your child—build skills, improve daily functioning and move forward in a meaningful way.
Clients are often referred to my practice for support with emotional regulation, anxiety, mood, trauma, and neurodevelopmental differences.
I’m a registered psychologist with 25 years’ experience supporting clients. I work with individuals and families, offering assessment and therapy for anxiety, trauma, and neurodevelopmental differences. I offer a practical, collaborative, and focused on helping you—and your child—build skills, improve daily functioning and move forward in a meaningful way.
(02) 4075 5497 View (02) 4075 5497
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Incognito Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
East Maitland, NSW 2323
They may be navigating stress at work or study, relationship difficulties, questions of identity or purpose, anxiety or ADHD.
I offer affordable online counselling via Zoom using CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy. I hold a Graduate Diploma of Counselling, am completing a Psychology degree, and bring an engineering, project management, and business background. I work practically with men and youth, supporting real-world change.
They may be navigating stress at work or study, relationship difficulties, questions of identity or purpose, anxiety or ADHD.
I offer affordable online counselling via Zoom using CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy. I hold a Graduate Diploma of Counselling, am completing a Psychology degree, and bring an engineering, project management, and business background. I work practically with men and youth, supporting real-world change.
(02) 4075 3065 View (02) 4075 3065
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Adam Currell
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
East Maitland, NSW 2323
Clients may want some support in their lives or someone to talk to; they may be curious about their potential for neurodivergance for themselves or their children. I'm always willing to be someone that helps you to help yourself on your journey.
Clients may want some support in their lives or someone to talk to; they may be curious about their potential for neurodivergance for themselves or their children. I'm always willing to be someone that helps you to help yourself on your journey.
(02) 4012 8418 View (02) 4012 8418
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Psychotherapy can help you navigate the challenges of family, depression, anxiety, suicidality, sexuality, abuse and many others.
If you are seeking support to heal from a wounded past, I offer you a safe, judgement-free space to process traumatic memories and move towards a happier life. I will listen to anything you wish to share with empathy, kindness and care. You don't have to be alone in this any more. Self-managed NDIS clients welcome.
Psychotherapy can help you navigate the challenges of family, depression, anxiety, suicidality, sexuality, abuse and many others.
If you are seeking support to heal from a wounded past, I offer you a safe, judgement-free space to process traumatic memories and move towards a happier life. I will listen to anything you wish to share with empathy, kindness and care. You don't have to be alone in this any more. Self-managed NDIS clients welcome.
(02) 4012 0115 View (02) 4012 0115
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Stephanie Ernst
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
East Maitland, NSW 2323
Stephanie is dedicated to supporting clients who are navigating the challenges of anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief and loss, and significant life transitions.
Stephanie is a warm and compassionate listener who creates a friendly and safe space for you. She understands that reaching out for help can be overwhelming and is dedicated to making your journey easier. Together, you’ll explore your feelings and experiences, gaining insights and working towards positive changes. Using a client-centered approach, she integrates techniques like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy to support you along the way.
Stephanie is dedicated to supporting clients who are navigating the challenges of anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief and loss, and significant life transitions.
Stephanie is a warm and compassionate listener who creates a friendly and safe space for you. She understands that reaching out for help can be overwhelming and is dedicated to making your journey easier. Together, you’ll explore your feelings and experiences, gaining insights and working towards positive changes. Using a client-centered approach, she integrates techniques like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy to support you along the way.
(02) 4075 9848 View (02) 4075 9848
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Skye Welbourne
Counsellor, ACA-L2
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
People who feel stuck in repeating patterns, disconnected in relationships, or unsure how to move forward often come to see me. You might notice you overthink, shut down, react quickly, or feel not quite like yourself. Many clients are navigating the impact of past experiences, even if they wouldn’t call it trauma. Couples often feel caught in the same arguments or distance and want to understand what’s happening underneath and find a different way forward.
People who feel stuck in repeating patterns, disconnected in relationships, or unsure how to move forward often come to see me. You might notice you overthink, shut down, react quickly, or feel not quite like yourself. Many clients are navigating the impact of past experiences, even if they wouldn’t call it trauma. Couples often feel caught in the same arguments or distance and want to understand what’s happening underneath and find a different way forward.
(02) 4005 0060 View (02) 4005 0060
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Jane Hodgson
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Although working with children using play and creative approaches to manage emotions, fears and anxiety, is my specialty.
My particular expertise is in working with parents, teenagers and children. My counselling style uses creative and expressive arts allowing children to build coping strategies, create an awareness of their body responses to stress and to help make meaning of their experiences.
Although working with children using play and creative approaches to manage emotions, fears and anxiety, is my specialty.
My particular expertise is in working with parents, teenagers and children. My counselling style uses creative and expressive arts allowing children to build coping strategies, create an awareness of their body responses to stress and to help make meaning of their experiences.
(02) 4063 1091 View (02) 4063 1091
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Gerard Ogle
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Often Gerard's clients present with struggles such as overwhelming levels of stress, relationship challenges, elevated anxiety, depression and self-doubt.
Gerard believes in the importance of a trust-based therapeutic alliance with all his clients. Once this alliance is established, he utilises evidence-based strategies, specifically tailored to the individuals' circumstances, in partnering with them as they pursue their therapy goals.
Often Gerard's clients present with struggles such as overwhelming levels of stress, relationship challenges, elevated anxiety, depression and self-doubt.
Gerard believes in the importance of a trust-based therapeutic alliance with all his clients. Once this alliance is established, he utilises evidence-based strategies, specifically tailored to the individuals' circumstances, in partnering with them as they pursue their therapy goals.
(02) 4005 2921 View (02) 4005 2921
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Rohan Holt
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
The service is for clients under a Mental Health Care Plan and clients accessing care through Victims Services NSW. My professional background is predominantly in mood disorders and trauma informed care.
The service is for clients under a Mental Health Care Plan and clients accessing care through Victims Services NSW. My professional background is predominantly in mood disorders and trauma informed care.
(02) 4011 6516 View (02) 4011 6516

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Kerry Dutton
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Many clients seek assessment, post-diagnostic support, or help managing anxiety, burnout, trauma, emotional overwhelm, and workplace stress.
I provide adult ADHD and Autism assessments, post-assessment support, and therapy for anxiety, trauma, burnout, and psychological workplace injuries. With 15 years of clinical experience and nearly 20 years in workplace rehabilitation and injury management, I offer practical, neuro-affirming, trauma-informed support tailored to each client.
Many clients seek assessment, post-diagnostic support, or help managing anxiety, burnout, trauma, emotional overwhelm, and workplace stress.
I provide adult ADHD and Autism assessments, post-assessment support, and therapy for anxiety, trauma, burnout, and psychological workplace injuries. With 15 years of clinical experience and nearly 20 years in workplace rehabilitation and injury management, I offer practical, neuro-affirming, trauma-informed support tailored to each client.
(02) 4306 7203 View (02) 4306 7203
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Fiona Wood
Counsellor, PACFA
Newcastle East, NSW 2300
I am here to support you through life’s challenges with gentleness, curiosity and a road map to change and self-awareness. I am flexible with the route we take, as the direction and pace is set by you. I will offer suggestions and invite you to explore different options and ways of thinking, feeling, seeing and being. Together creating a clearer path forward, a quiet place to sit and process, a space for activity and action or whatever else you need at any point in time.
I am here to support you through life’s challenges with gentleness, curiosity and a road map to change and self-awareness. I am flexible with the route we take, as the direction and pace is set by you. I will offer suggestions and invite you to explore different options and ways of thinking, feeling, seeing and being. Together creating a clearer path forward, a quiet place to sit and process, a space for activity and action or whatever else you need at any point in time.
(02) 4077 0895 View (02) 4077 0895
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Julie Anders
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
As a holistic counsellor and psychotherapist, I support adults experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, navigating major life transitions and living with the legacies of trauma.
My approach is trauma-informed and along with my post graduate studies in counselling and psychotherapy, combines a number of holistic and integrative approaches such as Process-Oriented Psychology (Process Work), somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and family constellations.
As a holistic counsellor and psychotherapist, I support adults experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, navigating major life transitions and living with the legacies of trauma.
My approach is trauma-informed and along with my post graduate studies in counselling and psychotherapy, combines a number of holistic and integrative approaches such as Process-Oriented Psychology (Process Work), somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and family constellations.
(02) 4306 7106 View (02) 4306 7106
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Anna Suraev
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Broadmeadow, NSW 2292
I have a special interest in helping clients address anxiety, trauma, low self-worth, and issues with food or body image.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a warm, genuine, and non-judgemental approach in my therapeutic work. I place great value in creating a safe and supportive space for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
I have a special interest in helping clients address anxiety, trauma, low self-worth, and issues with food or body image.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a warm, genuine, and non-judgemental approach in my therapeutic work. I place great value in creating a safe and supportive space for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
(02) 4011 8997 View (02) 4011 8997
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LifeSense Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Argenton, NSW 2284
Nicole is a Senior Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience providing psychological services across a broad range of settings. Nicole was born and raised in the Lake Macquarie area but spent her early career in remote country NSW before returning to the Hunter. Her down to earth, warm and relatable nature has helped her provide psychological care to everyday people from many walks of life.
Nicole is a Senior Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience providing psychological services across a broad range of settings. Nicole was born and raised in the Lake Macquarie area but spent her early career in remote country NSW before returning to the Hunter. Her down to earth, warm and relatable nature has helped her provide psychological care to everyday people from many walks of life.
(02) 4012 8465 View (02) 4012 8465
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Dana Bassett
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
Whether it be depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, adjusting to change, grief, or general dissatisfaction, I collaborate with you to create a safe and warm space that provides the support that you need -we all do better when we share the load and forgo the battle to do it all alone.
I have been a Clinical Psychologist for close to 20 years and have continued to study and research effective elements of therapy, combining the most beneficial components and tools for people to use and adopt in a way that they resonate with.
Whether it be depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, adjusting to change, grief, or general dissatisfaction, I collaborate with you to create a safe and warm space that provides the support that you need -we all do better when we share the load and forgo the battle to do it all alone.
I have been a Clinical Psychologist for close to 20 years and have continued to study and research effective elements of therapy, combining the most beneficial components and tools for people to use and adopt in a way that they resonate with.
(07) 3555 7561 View (07) 3555 7561
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Anthony Edwards
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, confused, emotionally overwhelmed?
As an experienced and compassionate counsellor, having worked in the counselling and people-helping sectors for over 15 years, I have established a broad understanding of working with issues such anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, emotional distress, self-confidence, shame, guilt, grief and loss, addictions, and personal and relationship issues.
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, confused, emotionally overwhelmed?
As an experienced and compassionate counsellor, having worked in the counselling and people-helping sectors for over 15 years, I have established a broad understanding of working with issues such anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, emotional distress, self-confidence, shame, guilt, grief and loss, addictions, and personal and relationship issues.
(02) 8294 9673 View (02) 8294 9673
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Abbie Johnson
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Online Only
I work clinically with a diverse range of individuals, with a particular interest in anxiety, trauma, relationship/communication concerns, attentional difficulties and depression.
I provide a warm, non-judgemental and emotion-focused approach when working with clients. I utilise a range of therapeutic frameworks, and tailor my approach depending upon your preferences, needs or goals. I most often use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy.
I work clinically with a diverse range of individuals, with a particular interest in anxiety, trauma, relationship/communication concerns, attentional difficulties and depression.
I provide a warm, non-judgemental and emotion-focused approach when working with clients. I utilise a range of therapeutic frameworks, and tailor my approach depending upon your preferences, needs or goals. I most often use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy.
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Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.