Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Counselling in Newcastle, NSW

I am a qualified Counsellor and accredited Mental Health Social Worker who has worked in the clinical field for over 25 years. I have supported individuals of all ages and from a variety of backgrounds to work through challenging situations. I specialise in working with complex mental health, relationship issues, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, critical incident response, and trauma. My style of therapy is strength-based and delivered in a gentle, safe, and non-confrontational manner. I have done extensive training in trauma informed practice and is familiar with the guidelines for treatment of complex trauma.

Karen Morris is a tertiary qualified counsellor and supervisor with over 30 years experience in clinical practice. Karen employs a person-centred and strength-based approach to empower people to reflect on their lives and help them make positive changes. Karen utilise the principles of neuroscience in her clinical work to help clients understand the importance of the role of the brain in healing. She provides practical strategies in her sessions to assist clients in re-wiring their brain patterns to develop optimal functioning and resilience.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, or trauma? As a Clinical Psychologist, I can provide a supportive environment for you to work through your struggles and develop the skills you need to lead a healthier life. I am currently offering online private and medicare-rebated psychology sessions.

Changing your thoughts to more positive, compassionate and helpful ones is a great first step. Now it might be time to get your feelings to match your new way of thinking. If past experiences have led you to behave, automatically in a way that does not match who you really want to be, I can help. Using EMDR and other evidence-based techniques I collaborate with you and guide you to reduce the flash-backs; remove triggers; grow your strengths and turn those difficult events turn into distant memories. There is space in sessions for you to learn, to share, to cry and to laugh - and start your journey to being you.

I am the Clinic Director and Principal Psychologist at Net Psychology. I am also a Board Approved Supervisor to provisional psychologists. I see young people and adults online and in Sydney. I draw from a range of evidence-based therapies including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I have a special interest in neurodiversity, complex trauma and mood disorders.

Kylie’s psychology practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of adults experiencing a variety of problems. She specialises in anxiety, stress, depression, aggression and emotional dysregulation, PTSD, adult ADHD, and men’s mental health and distress. Kylie strives to understand each individual client and their unique problem and find the most effective strategies to help them. She uses a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

Marie is a caring and supportive Career Counsellor and Art Therapist, working with clients looking to transition into a more meaningful, purposeful and balanced life. Finding yourself in a job that no longer meets your needs and values can consume all of your daily energy and start to interfere with your wellbeing. There are many factors that can affect your ability to move forwards: a lack of direction or unclear goals, low self-esteem or a lack of confidence, a lack of awareness of your strengths, skills and full potential, anxiety about making the change or other obstacle. Marie also offers group "Art for Wellbeing" sessions.

I have experience providing therapy for people age from 12 to 80 from various cultural backgrounds. I have supported people with mild to severe mental health challenges such as anxiety, stress, and mood disorders including depression and bipolar. I also enjoy supporting life transitions (eg primary to high school, high school to the ‘adult world’, university to a profession, interpersonal relationship changes, relocating to a new area), stressful circumstances, self-understanding and self-improvement.

I have over 47 years clinical experience in child, adolescent, family and couple art psychotherapy. I work with trauma, mood/adjustment disorder, grief, relationship difficulties. Issues are addressed in a way that bypasses talking. The innate healing potential of your creative self is externalised as thoughts and feelings, which may otherwise remain unexpressed, arise. No previous art experience is necessary - marks and scribbles are of equal value. In this process the unconscious is honoured, so your dream life is important. Through imaginative symbolic expression, unconscious material is explored, clarified and finds meaning.

As an experienced clinical psychologist, I provide clients with a supportive and safe space to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I draw from a range of therapeutic models to address an individuals’ needs and equip them with skills to take on life’s challenges. I aim to be authentic in my practice and to help clients feel at ease in the therapy room. At the heart of my approach is the belief that people are able to grow and evolve in order to live a meaningful life. I feel privileged to be in a position to observe people grow and take this into their lives outside the therapy room.

Im passionate about helping people restore their sense of self-worth and confidence in order to regain control over their lives. I work with a wide variety of adults and adolescents in crisis, and people experiencing ongoing mental health issues (such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD) as a result of adversity, trauma, and violence. I empower individuals who have experienced adversity and oppression, through exploring existing competencies, strengths and inherent resilience. I’m person-centred, flexible and practical, ensuring you feel supported, and your individual needs are addressed in a non-judgemental and open environment

There are times in life when we are not at our best. We find ourselves without the energy and insight into how to make it right again. Your psychologist will work with you in a safe and respectful way, helping you to reconnect with inner resources and values that will enable you to make meaning of your life journey and once more step forward with purpose and enjoyment.

What would you like to be different in your life? Counselling can help. I've been a therapist for 30 years and I love supporting people to make significant changes in their lives and relationships. There's nothing you can't overcome. I specialise in complex trauma and relationship counselling. I'm queer and LGBTIQ, poly, sex work & BDSM affirming. I’ve worked with people affected by mental health issues, sexual abuse, domestic violence, drugs, racism and disability. Whether it’s counselling for you, for your relationship/s or for someone you care about, I'll support you to overcome the problems that affect you and those you love.