Couples Psychologists and Therapists in Newcastle

Photo of Joanne Elizabeth Milton - The good space counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L1
The good space counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Newcastle, NSW 2300
I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way, providing insight, encouragement, and empathy as we work together towards achieving your goals with a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I aim to build a trusting relationship where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
My name is Jo, and I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a counsellor at The Good Space Counselling, I aim to help you navigate life’s challenges and empower you to achieve personal growth and well-being.
I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way, providing insight, encouragement, and empathy as we work together towards achieving your goals with a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I aim to build a trusting relationship where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
My name is Jo, and I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a counsellor at The Good Space Counselling, I aim to help you navigate life’s challenges and empower you to achieve personal growth and well-being.
(02) 4082 8078 View (02) 4082 8078
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The Couples' Therapy Room
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L1
Newcastle, NSW 2300
I’m Aicha, a French couple counsellor with a passion for guiding individuals through the challenging terrain of their relationships.
I've seen firsthand the transformative power of couples therapy in helping partners overcome challenges and rediscover the joy in their connection. In my couples counselling practice, I integrate a comprehensive range of therapeutic approaches to best meet the needs of my clients (Gottman, EFT, Sex Therapy, Trauma Informed Framework).
I’m Aicha, a French couple counsellor with a passion for guiding individuals through the challenging terrain of their relationships.
I've seen firsthand the transformative power of couples therapy in helping partners overcome challenges and rediscover the joy in their connection. In my couples counselling practice, I integrate a comprehensive range of therapeutic approaches to best meet the needs of my clients (Gottman, EFT, Sex Therapy, Trauma Informed Framework).
(02) 4082 6778 View (02) 4082 6778
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Suzanne Barker
Social Worker, AASW
Newcastle, NSW 2300
I am a accedited Social Worker and trauma-informed counsellor with a strong commitment to Advocacy, Wellbeing, and Empowerment. I am an approved NSW Victim Services counsellor and have extensive experience supporting people impacted by trauma, violence, and complex life experiences.I am also registered as a WDO sponsor for work development orders in NSW. I offer a calm, respectful, and non-judgemental space where clients can feel safe, understood, and supported to move forward at their own pace. My work is collaborative and strengths-based, helping people reconnect with their resilience and sense of agency.
I am a accedited Social Worker and trauma-informed counsellor with a strong commitment to Advocacy, Wellbeing, and Empowerment. I am an approved NSW Victim Services counsellor and have extensive experience supporting people impacted by trauma, violence, and complex life experiences.I am also registered as a WDO sponsor for work development orders in NSW. I offer a calm, respectful, and non-judgemental space where clients can feel safe, understood, and supported to move forward at their own pace. My work is collaborative and strengths-based, helping people reconnect with their resilience and sense of agency.
(02) 4012 8078 View (02) 4012 8078
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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.
I offer talk-based counselling and Eye Movement Integration Therapy (EMIT) to support deeper change. Together we explore patterns, process underlying experiences, and shift how you feel, respond, and relate. EMIT sessions are longer to allow time for processing and integration.
People who feel stuck in repeating patterns, disconnected in relationships, or unsure how to move forward often come to see me.
I offer talk-based counselling and Eye Movement Integration Therapy (EMIT) to support deeper change. Together we explore patterns, process underlying experiences, and shift how you feel, respond, and relate. EMIT sessions are longer to allow time for processing and integration.
(02) 4005 0060 View (02) 4005 0060
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Nerida Mason
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Nerida works with individuals and couples.
Nerida is a registered Clinical Psychologist, Sex Therapist and Board Approved Supervisor with thirteen years clinical experience. Nerida is passionate about the field of sex therapy and believes that every person has the right to a fulfilling and satisfying sex life. Nerida recognizes that intimacy is a core component of an individual’s wellbeing.
Nerida works with individuals and couples.
Nerida is a registered Clinical Psychologist, Sex Therapist and Board Approved Supervisor with thirteen years clinical experience. Nerida is passionate about the field of sex therapy and believes that every person has the right to a fulfilling and satisfying sex life. Nerida recognizes that intimacy is a core component of an individual’s wellbeing.
(02) 4071 2720 View (02) 4071 2720
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Helen Marina Adair
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L1
Serves Area
As a Registered Nurse and Registered Counsellor, I bring a unique blend of clinical nursing knowledge and compassionate, person-centred approach to support my counselling work. I can provide support knowing that physical health challenges often carry emotional, psychological, and spiritual changes. I bring a calm, compassionate and holistic approach to my counselling. I value trust, safety, and a genuine connection, creating a space where you can explore your experiences.
As a Registered Nurse and Registered Counsellor, I bring a unique blend of clinical nursing knowledge and compassionate, person-centred approach to support my counselling work. I can provide support knowing that physical health challenges often carry emotional, psychological, and spiritual changes. I bring a calm, compassionate and holistic approach to my counselling. I value trust, safety, and a genuine connection, creating a space where you can explore your experiences.
(02) 5565 8786 View (02) 5565 8786
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My Mirror
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
Our online psychologists work in line with research-based strategies to help build your psychological resilience, develop stronger relationships, be more productive and feel more on track with your mental health.
We combine the best of face-to-face sessions with the added benefits of an integrated digital approach to provide you with a seamless, informative and low stress experience.
Our online psychologists work in line with research-based strategies to help build your psychological resilience, develop stronger relationships, be more productive and feel more on track with your mental health.
We combine the best of face-to-face sessions with the added benefits of an integrated digital approach to provide you with a seamless, informative and low stress experience.
(02) 9090 4730 View (02) 9090 4730
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Grahame Smith Counselling Services
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Online Only
Issues include relationships difficulties, trauma, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, anger, study difficulties and workplace issues.
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.
Issues include relationships difficulties, trauma, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, anger, study difficulties and workplace issues.
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.
(02) 5504 1980 View (02) 5504 1980
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Tamara Bell
Counsellor, PACFA
3 Endorsed
Online Only
You may be experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, stress, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, burnout, low self-worth, perfectionism, people-pleasing, identity questions, boundary challenges, or the lasting impact of difficult experiences.
Whether you are looking for short-term counselling or wanting to explore your experiences more deeply, therapy can support you to develop greater awareness, make sense of your experiences, and create meaningful change. My practice is grounded in humanistic, trauma-informed and relational principles, with a narrative and attachment-informed lens.
You may be experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, stress, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, burnout, low self-worth, perfectionism, people-pleasing, identity questions, boundary challenges, or the lasting impact of difficult experiences.
Whether you are looking for short-term counselling or wanting to explore your experiences more deeply, therapy can support you to develop greater awareness, make sense of your experiences, and create meaningful change. My practice is grounded in humanistic, trauma-informed and relational principles, with a narrative and attachment-informed lens.
(02) 4306 7007 View (02) 4306 7007
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Mimi Bloom
Psychotherapist
Serves Area
My unique range of modalities and experience offers targeted and effective treatments for individuals and couples struggling with trauma, PTSD, ADHD, relationship issues and more.
I specialise in trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and relationship issues, offering a holistic approach that integrates EMDR, IFS, hypnotherapy, and the Gottman Method. I provide EMDR Intensives for both individuals and couples, a powerful and time-efficient way to heal deeply. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space for clients to explore, heal, and transform.
My unique range of modalities and experience offers targeted and effective treatments for individuals and couples struggling with trauma, PTSD, ADHD, relationship issues and more.
I specialise in trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and relationship issues, offering a holistic approach that integrates EMDR, IFS, hypnotherapy, and the Gottman Method. I provide EMDR Intensives for both individuals and couples, a powerful and time-efficient way to heal deeply. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space for clients to explore, heal, and transform.
(02) 4058 4694 View (02) 4058 4694
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Brett Hall, Therapy for Change-Makers
Psychotherapist, PACFA
7 Endorsed
Online Only
My style is one of warmth, curiosity, and depth, recognising that your psychology is inseparable from your relationship to the world.
If you're committed to a better world and struggling with the emotional and psychological toll that comes with that, contact me now. Whether it's the isolation of seeing what others can't, the exhaustion of trying to keep up, or the frustration with your limited influence, I'm here to help. You don't need therapy that adjusts you to a world you're trying to change, you need a therapist who gets it.
My style is one of warmth, curiosity, and depth, recognising that your psychology is inseparable from your relationship to the world.
If you're committed to a better world and struggling with the emotional and psychological toll that comes with that, contact me now. Whether it's the isolation of seeing what others can't, the exhaustion of trying to keep up, or the frustration with your limited influence, I'm here to help. You don't need therapy that adjusts you to a world you're trying to change, you need a therapist who gets it.
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JAZE Health
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Hi I am Maria Waris Nawaz, My ideal client is someone navigating emotional overwhelm, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or identity confusion.
I offer a warm, collaborative space where evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed therapy meet real-life challenges. I tailor therapy to your needs, helping you build insight, emotional resilience, and stronger relationships either in-person or via Telehealth. I also do Adult & Child Cognitive Assessments.
Hi I am Maria Waris Nawaz, My ideal client is someone navigating emotional overwhelm, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or identity confusion.
I offer a warm, collaborative space where evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed therapy meet real-life challenges. I tailor therapy to your needs, helping you build insight, emotional resilience, and stronger relationships either in-person or via Telehealth. I also do Adult & Child Cognitive Assessments.
(02) 9538 7172 View (02) 9538 7172
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Kirstin Robertson-Gillam
Psychotherapist, PhD, PACFA
Online Only
I offer tailored counselling by phone or video for people navigating neurological conditions and age-related cognitive changes, as well as for their adult children coping with their parents' evolving health challenges. I will collaborate with your medical professionals by providing comprehensive clinical assessments and reports. As an associate of the Parkinson's Unit, Concord Hospital, Sydney, and a former practitioner at Dementia Australia, I have clinical experience with neurodegenerative conditions. My goal is to empower you with practical coping strategies, guided meditations, and an enhanced understanding of cognitive health.
I offer tailored counselling by phone or video for people navigating neurological conditions and age-related cognitive changes, as well as for their adult children coping with their parents' evolving health challenges. I will collaborate with your medical professionals by providing comprehensive clinical assessments and reports. As an associate of the Parkinson's Unit, Concord Hospital, Sydney, and a former practitioner at Dementia Australia, I have clinical experience with neurodegenerative conditions. My goal is to empower you with practical coping strategies, guided meditations, and an enhanced understanding of cognitive health.
(02) 6188 7349 View (02) 6188 7349
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Jelena Vojicic
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS
Online Only
They may struggle with anxiety, unresolved family dynamics, or challenges in their relationship.
As a psychologist and systemic family psychotherapist, I support individuals, couples, and families in understanding emotional patterns, improving relationships, and finding clarity. Through online sessions, I offer a safe space for growth, healing, and meaningful change tailored to your unique needs.
They may struggle with anxiety, unresolved family dynamics, or challenges in their relationship.
As a psychologist and systemic family psychotherapist, I support individuals, couples, and families in understanding emotional patterns, improving relationships, and finding clarity. Through online sessions, I offer a safe space for growth, healing, and meaningful change tailored to your unique needs.
0406 040 838 View 0406 040 838
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Sex & Relationship Therapy, EMDR, Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Serves Area
I offer sex and relationship therapy, EMDR therapy, and individual counselling.
My approach is warm and practical. Your goals, comfort, and boundaries are my priority. I will always ask what you need from our time together, prioritising what matters most to you while also offering structure, skills, and education where desired. There is permission to explore openly, while also honouring your pace, and where we need to tread gently.
I offer sex and relationship therapy, EMDR therapy, and individual counselling.
My approach is warm and practical. Your goals, comfort, and boundaries are my priority. I will always ask what you need from our time together, prioritising what matters most to you while also offering structure, skills, and education where desired. There is permission to explore openly, while also honouring your pace, and where we need to tread gently.
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Victoria Rose Emery
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Health Psych.
Online Only
Extensive experience in working with relationship issues, conflict, separation, loss, grief, life span, depression, anxiety, adjustment, pathology, communication, nutritional management, trauma, employment, grievances, conflict resolution, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trust, boundaries
My background is in psychology/coaching (wellness and life/career), business, health, mediation, nursing, neurolinguistics' and nutraceutical science. I work with people across a range of issues and concerns using a wholistic approach. Highly skilled in CBT, ACT, DBT, NLP, psychodynamic, humanistic, biological, social, emotional and developmental theories.
Extensive experience in working with relationship issues, conflict, separation, loss, grief, life span, depression, anxiety, adjustment, pathology, communication, nutritional management, trauma, employment, grievances, conflict resolution, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trust, boundaries
My background is in psychology/coaching (wellness and life/career), business, health, mediation, nursing, neurolinguistics' and nutraceutical science. I work with people across a range of issues and concerns using a wholistic approach. Highly skilled in CBT, ACT, DBT, NLP, psychodynamic, humanistic, biological, social, emotional and developmental theories.
(07) 3132 0790 View (07) 3132 0790
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Beth Numeyer Counselling
Counsellor, PsychD, ACA-L1
Serves Area
This approach emphasises the importance of the therapeutic relationship.
With over 25 years working in family and community services, Beth brings a compassionate and person-centred approach to her counselling practice. As a registered counsellor Beth understands difficulties within the family structure and can offer sensitive family counselling to assist individuals, parents, caregivers and children for successful outcomes within the families’ difficulties. Beth’s counselling room offers a warm and welcoming space where you can feel comfortable and safe, and welcomes all people, abilities, identities and cultures.
This approach emphasises the importance of the therapeutic relationship.
With over 25 years working in family and community services, Beth brings a compassionate and person-centred approach to her counselling practice. As a registered counsellor Beth understands difficulties within the family structure and can offer sensitive family counselling to assist individuals, parents, caregivers and children for successful outcomes within the families’ difficulties. Beth’s counselling room offers a warm and welcoming space where you can feel comfortable and safe, and welcomes all people, abilities, identities and cultures.
(02) 4075 5073 View (02) 4075 5073
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Andrew Kilgour
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I have extensive experience supporting young people with school, learning, & emotional regulation, as well as adults navigating relationships, mental health, parenting, work & life transitions.
I work collaboratively with individuals to explore the broader contexts shaping their challenges. By separating the person from the problem, I help people reconnect with their internal resources, build on existing capabilities and establish an authentic way of being that unlocks opportunities to live the life you choose.
I have extensive experience supporting young people with school, learning, & emotional regulation, as well as adults navigating relationships, mental health, parenting, work & life transitions.
I work collaboratively with individuals to explore the broader contexts shaping their challenges. By separating the person from the problem, I help people reconnect with their internal resources, build on existing capabilities and establish an authentic way of being that unlocks opportunities to live the life you choose.
(02) 4075 5486 View (02) 4075 5486
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Harrys Helping Hands Grief & Loss Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Many clients come to counselling after the death of a child, sibling, partner, loved one, or the loss of something deeply meaningful in their world such as employment or identity.
I offer compassionate grief & loss counselling for people experiencing traumatic grief, sudden loss, suicide loss, overdose loss, illness, or significant life loss such as job loss. I provide a safe and supportive space to process painful emotions, make sense of what has happened, and reduce feelings of isolation while supporting you to move forward
Many clients come to counselling after the death of a child, sibling, partner, loved one, or the loss of something deeply meaningful in their world such as employment or identity.
I offer compassionate grief & loss counselling for people experiencing traumatic grief, sudden loss, suicide loss, overdose loss, illness, or significant life loss such as job loss. I provide a safe and supportive space to process painful emotions, make sense of what has happened, and reduce feelings of isolation while supporting you to move forward
(02) 4075 7486 View (02) 4075 7486
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Internal Harmony Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Online Only
I provide online therapy for anxiety, relationships, parenting, and addiction, helping you understand what’s beneath the surface and find a steadier way forward.
My approach gently explores the different sides of your experience, whether that’s anxiety, self-doubt, stress, or feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to change. Sometimes these feelings can seem confusing or even in conflict. Together, we take time to understand them with care and curiosity, helping you feel more grounded, clear, and in control.
I provide online therapy for anxiety, relationships, parenting, and addiction, helping you understand what’s beneath the surface and find a steadier way forward.
My approach gently explores the different sides of your experience, whether that’s anxiety, self-doubt, stress, or feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to change. Sometimes these feelings can seem confusing or even in conflict. Together, we take time to understand them with care and curiosity, helping you feel more grounded, clear, and in control.
(02) 8403 1451 View (02) 8403 1451

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FAQ - About Couples Therapy
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.