Counselling in Newcastle West, NSW

Georgia Tranthem
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Newcastle West, NSW 2302
I am a Psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents and adults in school, community and private practice settings. I moved to Newcastle in November 2022 and was previously in the Northern Territory. I have trained in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), as well as using creative arts interventions to explain core concepts to children and young people.
I am a Psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents and adults in school, community and private practice settings. I moved to Newcastle in November 2022 and was previously in the Northern Territory. I have trained in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), as well as using creative arts interventions to explain core concepts to children and young people.

Emma Doolan
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Newcastle West, NSW 2302
Emma is a Clinical Psychologist with a warm and flexible approach. She aims to work collaboratively with her clients to help them identify, understand and overcome challenges they are facing. She has experience working with individuals presenting with a range of difficulties and concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, eating disorders, drug and alcohol issues and more. Her approach focuses on providing evidence-based treatments, primarily within a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) framework, while also drawing on other modalities such as schema therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Emma is a Clinical Psychologist with a warm and flexible approach. She aims to work collaboratively with her clients to help them identify, understand and overcome challenges they are facing. She has experience working with individuals presenting with a range of difficulties and concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, eating disorders, drug and alcohol issues and more. Her approach focuses on providing evidence-based treatments, primarily within a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) framework, while also drawing on other modalities such as schema therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

Linda Thomas
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Verified
Newcastle West, NSW 2302
Dr Linda Thomas is a registered Clinical Psychologist and provides effective personalised treatment for all mental health conditions.
Dr Linda Thomas is a registered Clinical Psychologist and provides effective personalised treatment for all mental health conditions.

Oracle Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified
Newcastle West, NSW 2302
Mr Daniel Wendt is the Principal Clinical Psychologist and Director of Oracle Psychology. His qualifications in both Education and Psychology offer a unique combination of expertise which is well suited to assisting children and young people. We also assist adults and practice across the lifespan. Oracle Psychology's clinicians are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). They have extensive experience working with children, teenagers and adults. Our staff are passionate about the wellbeing of individuals in Newcastle, the Hunter and Central Coast.
Mr Daniel Wendt is the Principal Clinical Psychologist and Director of Oracle Psychology. His qualifications in both Education and Psychology offer a unique combination of expertise which is well suited to assisting children and young people. We also assist adults and practice across the lifespan. Oracle Psychology's clinicians are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). They have extensive experience working with children, teenagers and adults. Our staff are passionate about the wellbeing of individuals in Newcastle, the Hunter and Central Coast.
Holly Bolton
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Newcastle West, NSW 2302
If you’re looking to improve yourself, break out of a cycle of unhealthy thinking and behaviour, or deal with topics and conversation you don’t feel comfortable speaking to your family/ friends about, there is a space for you.
If you’re looking to improve yourself, break out of a cycle of unhealthy thinking and behaviour, or deal with topics and conversation you don’t feel comfortable speaking to your family/ friends about, there is a space for you.

Mimi Bloom
Psychotherapist
Newcastle West, NSW 2302
Hi, my name is Mimi Bloom and I am an experienced and professionally qualified counsellor, psychotherapist and hypnotherapist. I have experience working with adolescents and adults ranging in age from 13-80 and have worked with client issues including depression, anxiety, interpersonal or relational issues, self-harm, suicide ideation, social anxiety, bereavement, trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse and more.
Hi, my name is Mimi Bloom and I am an experienced and professionally qualified counsellor, psychotherapist and hypnotherapist. I have experience working with adolescents and adults ranging in age from 13-80 and have worked with client issues including depression, anxiety, interpersonal or relational issues, self-harm, suicide ideation, social anxiety, bereavement, trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse and more.

Nicholas Hutchins
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Newcastle West, NSW 2302
I help people that are experiencing the emotional toll of trauma and stress. This may present as PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger, avoidance, problematic alcohol use or relationship difficulties. Trauma includes physical, emotional or sexual abuse as a child. It might be less dramatic though, like being bullied at work, grieving a loved one, separation or divorce. If you have unresolved emotional issues, be it from past traumas or current stressors, therapy can help you to get lasting relief.
I help people that are experiencing the emotional toll of trauma and stress. This may present as PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger, avoidance, problematic alcohol use or relationship difficulties. Trauma includes physical, emotional or sexual abuse as a child. It might be less dramatic though, like being bullied at work, grieving a loved one, separation or divorce. If you have unresolved emotional issues, be it from past traumas or current stressors, therapy can help you to get lasting relief.
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Stephanie Ernst
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
1 Endorsed
Newcastle, NSW 2300
Stephanie is a warm and compassionate listener and creates a safe, confidential space while helping you navigate challenges. She is gentle and empathetic in her personality. She'll work with you to form a therapy plan to suit your personal goals. She'll support you on your journey to a new self-awareness and change, using a person-centred approach and integrating modalities like narratives, CBT, Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), and EFT-Couples (relationships) to help you navigate a healing path and make confident choices. Homework is an integral part of the process, and she uses a variety of modalities to help you progress.
Stephanie is a warm and compassionate listener and creates a safe, confidential space while helping you navigate challenges. She is gentle and empathetic in her personality. She'll work with you to form a therapy plan to suit your personal goals. She'll support you on your journey to a new self-awareness and change, using a person-centred approach and integrating modalities like narratives, CBT, Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), and EFT-Couples (relationships) to help you navigate a healing path and make confident choices. Homework is an integral part of the process, and she uses a variety of modalities to help you progress.

Grahame Smith Counselling Services
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300 (Online Only)
Grahame understands that the struggles his clients encounter in life are often not just one difficulty but are made up of many things. The clients he supports have sort assistance because their situations have caused their coping mechanisms to come under great strain and the quality of life they value so much has diminished, effecting how they see themselves and the people around them. Grahame has found the people he has assisted in counselling have tried to manage these difficulties and in doing so have developed their own strategies and coping skills with many being personal strengths, which he is committed to enhancing.
Grahame understands that the struggles his clients encounter in life are often not just one difficulty but are made up of many things. The clients he supports have sort assistance because their situations have caused their coping mechanisms to come under great strain and the quality of life they value so much has diminished, effecting how they see themselves and the people around them. Grahame has found the people he has assisted in counselling have tried to manage these difficulties and in doing so have developed their own strategies and coping skills with many being personal strengths, which he is committed to enhancing.

Bartholomew P Henrick
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
I work with adults and teenagers with a wide range of presenting problems, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder. I also offer assessments and reporting for legal purposes. I offer a relaxed environment where clients can feel safe and supported.
I work with adults and teenagers with a wide range of presenting problems, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder. I also offer assessments and reporting for legal purposes. I offer a relaxed environment where clients can feel safe and supported.

Bianca Winter-Mallari
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I provide online individual therapy for people who have experienced childhood trauma, supporting them in moving past their triggers and processing unresolved emotional wounds, so that they can rediscover their self worth and live an empowered life.
I provide online individual therapy for people who have experienced childhood trauma, supporting them in moving past their triggers and processing unresolved emotional wounds, so that they can rediscover their self worth and live an empowered life.

Zachary Herron
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
1 Endorsed
Newcastle, NSW 2300
Life is a dynamic process. Sometimes that process is smooth and easy to navigate and sometimes it is rocky and can become very hard. For me psychology is the way towards a better understanding of the dynamic process of life and psychotherapy is a workshop to create tools, specific to you, to help you live well. I am interested in making psychology accessible to everyone by meeting you where you are at in your story.
Life is a dynamic process. Sometimes that process is smooth and easy to navigate and sometimes it is rocky and can become very hard. For me psychology is the way towards a better understanding of the dynamic process of life and psychotherapy is a workshop to create tools, specific to you, to help you live well. I am interested in making psychology accessible to everyone by meeting you where you are at in your story.

Tracy Leigh Lynch
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified
Wickham, NSW 2293
With over 25 years experience, I work with Individuals and Couples to help support change in behaviours and feelings. My passion is to support clients who have PTSD, anxiety, attachment relationship issues, grief and trauma. I work from evidence-based Counselling models alongside a supportive and caring client-centred approach. I specialise in Intensive session. Longer sessions over a short period. These support deep and lasting change. I’m passionate about EMDR Therapy and Parts Therapy allowing us to get to the root of the issue and rebuild from there. I offer a 10 min free discovery call for folk interested in my Intensive work.
With over 25 years experience, I work with Individuals and Couples to help support change in behaviours and feelings. My passion is to support clients who have PTSD, anxiety, attachment relationship issues, grief and trauma. I work from evidence-based Counselling models alongside a supportive and caring client-centred approach. I specialise in Intensive session. Longer sessions over a short period. These support deep and lasting change. I’m passionate about EMDR Therapy and Parts Therapy allowing us to get to the root of the issue and rebuild from there. I offer a 10 min free discovery call for folk interested in my Intensive work.

Hassan Sam Bashiri
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L4
Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300 (Online Only)
Change, development, and success is a marathon, not a sprint. My ideal client seeks support to overcome anxiety and self-doubt and improve their overall well-being. They need a non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts and emotions to gain clarity and self-awareness. They aim to build resilience, boost self-confidence, and develop coping strategies for life's challenges. They want to break free from limiting beliefs and create a more fulfilling life, embracing positive changes. Motivated to invest in personal growth, they are ready to take proactive steps towards a happier and more fulfilling future. See You.
Change, development, and success is a marathon, not a sprint. My ideal client seeks support to overcome anxiety and self-doubt and improve their overall well-being. They need a non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts and emotions to gain clarity and self-awareness. They aim to build resilience, boost self-confidence, and develop coping strategies for life's challenges. They want to break free from limiting beliefs and create a more fulfilling life, embracing positive changes. Motivated to invest in personal growth, they are ready to take proactive steps towards a happier and more fulfilling future. See You.

Atlas Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
Sometimes life feels like it is getting out of hand. You are transitioning through different phases of life and your expectations are changing as you do. You are frustrated that things are not going the way you had hoped or planned, and you aren't sure why? You may not be connected in the ways you'd like with your family or friends, so you don't have the personal support network that people are designed to rely upon. You wonder how other people manage and you feel like you should be, too...but you don't feel like you have any control and you aren't sure how to create meaningful change. You just need some help without judgement.
Sometimes life feels like it is getting out of hand. You are transitioning through different phases of life and your expectations are changing as you do. You are frustrated that things are not going the way you had hoped or planned, and you aren't sure why? You may not be connected in the ways you'd like with your family or friends, so you don't have the personal support network that people are designed to rely upon. You wonder how other people manage and you feel like you should be, too...but you don't feel like you have any control and you aren't sure how to create meaningful change. You just need some help without judgement.

Jack Tully
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Newcastle, NSW 2300
Hi, I’m Jack. I am a psychotherapist, educator, father and long term partner and I came to this work through my own experiences with therapy. I have come to trust that both acceptance and change are possible in our lives. There are many reasons we may begin therapy; we may long for change or hope for opportunities for healing, growth and transformation. Whether there is a particular thing you are struggling with, a need for greater support, or an interest in deepening self-awareness, I can support you on your journey.
Hi, I’m Jack. I am a psychotherapist, educator, father and long term partner and I came to this work through my own experiences with therapy. I have come to trust that both acceptance and change are possible in our lives. There are many reasons we may begin therapy; we may long for change or hope for opportunities for healing, growth and transformation. Whether there is a particular thing you are struggling with, a need for greater support, or an interest in deepening self-awareness, I can support you on your journey.

Antonia Jennings
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
I offer a range of services that cover all aspects of personal and life counselling, relationship & couples counselling, pre-marital counselling, career counselling and grief counselling. By offering counselling and therapeutic solutions, both in person and virtually, we’re here we’re here to help you bring about the change you’re looking for. I can offer support to NDIS self managed & plan managed clients. I have both in person clinics and virtual options for all appointments.
I offer a range of services that cover all aspects of personal and life counselling, relationship & couples counselling, pre-marital counselling, career counselling and grief counselling. By offering counselling and therapeutic solutions, both in person and virtually, we’re here we’re here to help you bring about the change you’re looking for. I can offer support to NDIS self managed & plan managed clients. I have both in person clinics and virtual options for all appointments.

Jacs Powell
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Newcastle East, NSW 2300
I hold an empathic and safe space for you to make sense of transitional life stages including young adulthood, parenthood, retirement, separation and grief. These rites of passage can feel overwhelming, exhausting, burdensome and uncertain. It can be a lonely time, but it does not have to be. Sessions with me are a time to pause, connect and unpack what you are carrying through the lens of an intergenerational, developmental, attachment-theory, trauma informed and interpersonal neurobiological process. I work in depth and relationally with clients who want to experience impactful and meaningful connection, support and healing.
I hold an empathic and safe space for you to make sense of transitional life stages including young adulthood, parenthood, retirement, separation and grief. These rites of passage can feel overwhelming, exhausting, burdensome and uncertain. It can be a lonely time, but it does not have to be. Sessions with me are a time to pause, connect and unpack what you are carrying through the lens of an intergenerational, developmental, attachment-theory, trauma informed and interpersonal neurobiological process. I work in depth and relationally with clients who want to experience impactful and meaningful connection, support and healing.

Chivers Counselling & Relationship Services
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
Life doesn't always go as we plan. We can end up experiencing relationship struggles or abuse, find it difficult to get past grief and loss, find ourselves relying on substances or other addictive behaviours to get by. We may experience depression or anxiety, or wake up one morning and realise that for whatever reason, things that used to work for us are just not working anymore. We may feel exhausted or empty or disappointed and not really know why. Whether you are battling a long term problem or experiencing a new and unexpected struggle, we can support and equip you through empathetic and confidential counselling.
Life doesn't always go as we plan. We can end up experiencing relationship struggles or abuse, find it difficult to get past grief and loss, find ourselves relying on substances or other addictive behaviours to get by. We may experience depression or anxiety, or wake up one morning and realise that for whatever reason, things that used to work for us are just not working anymore. We may feel exhausted or empty or disappointed and not really know why. Whether you are battling a long term problem or experiencing a new and unexpected struggle, we can support and equip you through empathetic and confidential counselling.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.