Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in Newcastle, NSW

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Kerryn Smith - Life Changes Tamworth Perinatal
Social Worker, AMHSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Gentle, compassionate support for women & partners navigating fertility issues, loss, pregnancy & birth trauma.
What makes working with me different? I integrate my lived experience, with specialist perinatal & grief training, evidence-based therapies like EMDR, somatic practices & meditation. It isn’t a one-size-fits-all space; it’s a space where you can be yourself, feel what you need to feel, & find real, honest support that resonates with where you are right now.
Gentle, compassionate support for women & partners navigating fertility issues, loss, pregnancy & birth trauma.
What makes working with me different? I integrate my lived experience, with specialist perinatal & grief training, evidence-based therapies like EMDR, somatic practices & meditation. It isn’t a one-size-fits-all space; it’s a space where you can be yourself, feel what you need to feel, & find real, honest support that resonates with where you are right now.
(02) 5748 4723 View (02) 5748 4723
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Georgina Draxler
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I also support clients in exploring their neurotype (including autism and ADHD), and offer perinatal support for those navigating pregnancy, parenthood, birth trauma, and perinatal anxiety or OCD.
Approaching therapy with a trauma-informed, person-centered, and affirming lens, I utilise therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, & Schema Therapy. These modalities are tailored to each client, following best practice guidelines.
I also support clients in exploring their neurotype (including autism and ADHD), and offer perinatal support for those navigating pregnancy, parenthood, birth trauma, and perinatal anxiety or OCD.
Approaching therapy with a trauma-informed, person-centered, and affirming lens, I utilise therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, & Schema Therapy. These modalities are tailored to each client, following best practice guidelines.
(03) 7003 2409 View (03) 7003 2409
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Gemma Keating
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Gemma offers client-centered, compassionate and ethical counselling to individuals, couples and families in person and via telehealth. Gemma has a strong interest in couple and family therapy, recognising the importance of relationships in healing from adversity. Gemma is an Accredited Social Worker with over 18years experience, drawing on her experience and knowledge of working with people who endure grief & loss, trauma & developmental challenges, family and relationship difficulties and mental health concerns - supporting clients across the lifecycle. Gemma holds a strong passion for human rights & social justice.
Gemma offers client-centered, compassionate and ethical counselling to individuals, couples and families in person and via telehealth. Gemma has a strong interest in couple and family therapy, recognising the importance of relationships in healing from adversity. Gemma is an Accredited Social Worker with over 18years experience, drawing on her experience and knowledge of working with people who endure grief & loss, trauma & developmental challenges, family and relationship difficulties and mental health concerns - supporting clients across the lifecycle. Gemma holds a strong passion for human rights & social justice.
(02) 4075 9531 View (02) 4075 9531
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The Couples' Therapy Room
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L1
Newcastle, NSW 2300
Welcome! I’m Aicha, a French couple counsellor with a passion for guiding individuals through the challenging terrain of their relationships. Whether you're experiencing communication breakdowns, constant conflict, trust issues, intimacy challenges, infidelity, or navigating major life transitions such as parenthood or career changes, I'm dedicated to providing you with the tools and support you need to rebuild and strengthen your relationship. I also offer support to couples dealing with mental health concerns such as anxiety or ADHD, helping you navigate these complexities with empathy and practical strategies.
Welcome! I’m Aicha, a French couple counsellor with a passion for guiding individuals through the challenging terrain of their relationships. Whether you're experiencing communication breakdowns, constant conflict, trust issues, intimacy challenges, infidelity, or navigating major life transitions such as parenthood or career changes, I'm dedicated to providing you with the tools and support you need to rebuild and strengthen your relationship. I also offer support to couples dealing with mental health concerns such as anxiety or ADHD, helping you navigate these complexities with empathy and practical strategies.
(02) 4082 6778 View (02) 4082 6778
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Renee Bennett
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Newcastle, NSW 2300
She has experience with a variety of mental health disorders such as complex trauma, PTSD, dissociation, anxiety, attachment and interpersonal difficulties, as well as perinatal mental health
Renee is a compassionate and approachable psychologist, known for her warm and friendly demeanour. Her primary focus is on fostering a secure and trusting environment in her therapeutic relationships, which enables a cooperative approach where she dedicates time to comprehending the unique requirements and aspirations of each individual. Renee draws upon a diverse array of therapeutic techniques in her approach to care, including: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy Neurofeedback Mindfulness-based strategies Interpersonal therapies Renee tailors her approach to suit the distinct needs of her clients.
She has experience with a variety of mental health disorders such as complex trauma, PTSD, dissociation, anxiety, attachment and interpersonal difficulties, as well as perinatal mental health
Renee is a compassionate and approachable psychologist, known for her warm and friendly demeanour. Her primary focus is on fostering a secure and trusting environment in her therapeutic relationships, which enables a cooperative approach where she dedicates time to comprehending the unique requirements and aspirations of each individual. Renee draws upon a diverse array of therapeutic techniques in her approach to care, including: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy Neurofeedback Mindfulness-based strategies Interpersonal therapies Renee tailors her approach to suit the distinct needs of her clients.
(02) 4071 2471 View (02) 4071 2471
Begin Again Therapy
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Newcastle, NSW 2300
Waitlist for new clients
At Begin Again Therapy, we are a team of caring and experienced Newcastle psychologists who recognise the importance of relationships in facilitating healing. We have created a psychology clinic with the intention of prioritising safety, connection and compassion. We endeavour to empower people to step into a place of vulnerability and find the strength to embrace their humanness. Working collaboratively, we select and integrate well-researched approaches based on your unique needs, strengths and resources.
At Begin Again Therapy, we are a team of caring and experienced Newcastle psychologists who recognise the importance of relationships in facilitating healing. We have created a psychology clinic with the intention of prioritising safety, connection and compassion. We endeavour to empower people to step into a place of vulnerability and find the strength to embrace their humanness. Working collaboratively, we select and integrate well-researched approaches based on your unique needs, strengths and resources.
(02) 4058 4013 View (02) 4058 4013
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Angela Morillas
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I have a passion for helping people navigate the stresses of their work and personal life, to create balance and harmony. I can assist people experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, grief and loss, as well as difficult life circumstances that you may be struggling to cope with.
I have a passion for helping people navigate the stresses of their work and personal life, to create balance and harmony. I can assist people experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, grief and loss, as well as difficult life circumstances that you may be struggling to cope with.
(02) 4075 9980 View (02) 4075 9980
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Skye Welbourne
Counsellor, ACA-L2
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you feel stuck in repeating patterns, disconnected from those you care about, or unsure how to move forward, counselling can offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s been weighing on you. Together, we’ll uncover new ways of understanding yourself, your relationships, and the challenges you face, helping you take practical steps toward a more connected, confident, and fulfilling life.
If you feel stuck in repeating patterns, disconnected from those you care about, or unsure how to move forward, counselling can offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s been weighing on you. Together, we’ll uncover new ways of understanding yourself, your relationships, and the challenges you face, helping you take practical steps toward a more connected, confident, and fulfilling life.
(02) 4005 0060 View (02) 4005 0060
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Inner Balance Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, FAPS
Serves Area
Hi. I'm Kylie Di Battista, a Counselling and Clinical Psychologist with over two decades of experience. I provide counselling for a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression and panic attacks, grief & loss, and relationship problems. Counselling may also address the issues underlying a current challenge such as intergenerational family problems, a low sense of self-esteem or unresolved trauma. Often clients present during times of life transition, such as new parenthood or relationship breakdown, which can be portals to enormous transformation. If you'd like authentic and professional support please reach out.
Hi. I'm Kylie Di Battista, a Counselling and Clinical Psychologist with over two decades of experience. I provide counselling for a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression and panic attacks, grief & loss, and relationship problems. Counselling may also address the issues underlying a current challenge such as intergenerational family problems, a low sense of self-esteem or unresolved trauma. Often clients present during times of life transition, such as new parenthood or relationship breakdown, which can be portals to enormous transformation. If you'd like authentic and professional support please reach out.
(02) 4058 2927 View (02) 4058 2927
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Redwood Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
We are a group psychology practice experienced in working with trauma, anxiety, depression and a range of other presentations. We believe that a strong relationship between client and psychologist is not just beneficial, it's essential. For this reason, our focus is to combine warmth, authenticity, and relational insight with strong clinical skill and evidence-based interventions.
We are a group psychology practice experienced in working with trauma, anxiety, depression and a range of other presentations. We believe that a strong relationship between client and psychologist is not just beneficial, it's essential. For this reason, our focus is to combine warmth, authenticity, and relational insight with strong clinical skill and evidence-based interventions.
(02) 4071 6618 View (02) 4071 6618
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My Mirror
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
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.
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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Life Flow Counselling Support Services
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an ACA Accredited Counsellor offering my services to individuals aged 21 years & over. I create a safe haven for clients to be seen, heard, acknowledged, understood & supported. My nature is warm, nurturing & accepting. I use evidence-based counselling frameworks across a variety of therapeutic modalities including, but not limited to: person-centered talk, solution-focused, strength-based, compassion-focused, trauma informed, smart recovery for addictions, grief & loss, mindfulness & holistic therapies. My work code is ethical, professional, all inclusive, private & confidential. All of you is welcome... Come as you are...
I am an ACA Accredited Counsellor offering my services to individuals aged 21 years & over. I create a safe haven for clients to be seen, heard, acknowledged, understood & supported. My nature is warm, nurturing & accepting. I use evidence-based counselling frameworks across a variety of therapeutic modalities including, but not limited to: person-centered talk, solution-focused, strength-based, compassion-focused, trauma informed, smart recovery for addictions, grief & loss, mindfulness & holistic therapies. My work code is ethical, professional, all inclusive, private & confidential. All of you is welcome... Come as you are...
(03) 4828 7114 View (03) 4828 7114
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Renee Morrison
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a clinical psychologist providing in Branxton based in the Hunter Valley NSW and online Australia wide. I welcome clients from diverse linguistic, cultural, and sexual orientation backgrounds. My approach prioritises creating a nurturing, calm, and non-judgmental experience. Areas of therapeutic focus, include anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma (PTSD/c-PTSD), motherhood and parenting, relationships, women's health, autism and ADHD, identity/self-worth, and grief and loss. I offer therapy for adults. Olive Branch psychology is a neuro-affirming practice and provides care through a trauma-informed lens.
I am a clinical psychologist providing in Branxton based in the Hunter Valley NSW and online Australia wide. I welcome clients from diverse linguistic, cultural, and sexual orientation backgrounds. My approach prioritises creating a nurturing, calm, and non-judgmental experience. Areas of therapeutic focus, include anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma (PTSD/c-PTSD), motherhood and parenting, relationships, women's health, autism and ADHD, identity/self-worth, and grief and loss. I offer therapy for adults. Olive Branch psychology is a neuro-affirming practice and provides care through a trauma-informed lens.
(02) 5565 0421 View (02) 5565 0421
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Margaret Baker
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I'm quite passionate about helping people to understand the stories that their minds hold about their sense of safety, security, worth, control and belonging. Trauma stories were created in the past, when the mind tried to make meaning from experiences that felt scary, unsafe or out of our control. The mind holds on to these stories as a way of protecting us from being hurt in the future, and replays them when it predicts future danger or suffering. But that's not the whole story. Using evidence-based, neuroscientific psychological approaches, we can process traumatic memory, distress and disturbance, and heal psychic wounds.
I'm quite passionate about helping people to understand the stories that their minds hold about their sense of safety, security, worth, control and belonging. Trauma stories were created in the past, when the mind tried to make meaning from experiences that felt scary, unsafe or out of our control. The mind holds on to these stories as a way of protecting us from being hurt in the future, and replays them when it predicts future danger or suffering. But that's not the whole story. Using evidence-based, neuroscientific psychological approaches, we can process traumatic memory, distress and disturbance, and heal psychic wounds.
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Wise Mind Psychology Newcastle
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Wise Mind Psychology is a Newcastle-based team of passionate clinicians who are dedicated to improving the lives and well-being of our clients. We adopt a collaborative, person-centered, and evidence-based approach to therapy and assessment. Wise Mind offers a range of services, including individual therapy, child and family therapy, and psychological and diagnostic assessments for children and adults of all ages.
Wise Mind Psychology is a Newcastle-based team of passionate clinicians who are dedicated to improving the lives and well-being of our clients. We adopt a collaborative, person-centered, and evidence-based approach to therapy and assessment. Wise Mind offers a range of services, including individual therapy, child and family therapy, and psychological and diagnostic assessments for children and adults of all ages.
(02) 4082 6720 View (02) 4082 6720
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Kristen Fraser
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide face to face counselling in Newcastle, NSW and telehealth. I am passionate about supporting people through stress, depression, anxiety, grief, burnout and trauma. I am also experienced in skill building including decision making, communication skills, conflict resolution, emotional regulation and boundary setting, from many years providing Employee Assistance Counselling. I see clients under a variety of programs: private clients, Medicare Approved Mental Health Care Plans, Approved Victims of Crime, Employee Assist and Canteen Australia (12-25 year olds impacted by cancer).
I provide face to face counselling in Newcastle, NSW and telehealth. I am passionate about supporting people through stress, depression, anxiety, grief, burnout and trauma. I am also experienced in skill building including decision making, communication skills, conflict resolution, emotional regulation and boundary setting, from many years providing Employee Assistance Counselling. I see clients under a variety of programs: private clients, Medicare Approved Mental Health Care Plans, Approved Victims of Crime, Employee Assist and Canteen Australia (12-25 year olds impacted by cancer).
(02) 4075 3421 View (02) 4075 3421
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Imogen Todd - Sex Therapy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer sex therapy, relationship/couples therapy, perinatal therapy, and general counselling.
As a qualified Sexologist and Mental Health Social Worker, I am passionate about working with clients to increase connection, pleasure, and overall wellbeing. Through person-centred care and therapeutic intervention, I can support you to achieve your mental and sexual wellbeing and relationship goals.
I offer sex therapy, relationship/couples therapy, perinatal therapy, and general counselling.
As a qualified Sexologist and Mental Health Social Worker, I am passionate about working with clients to increase connection, pleasure, and overall wellbeing. Through person-centred care and therapeutic intervention, I can support you to achieve your mental and sexual wellbeing and relationship goals.
(03) 8338 1600 View (03) 8338 1600
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Soko Therapy
Counsellor, AASW
Online Only
You are the expert in your life and what is going on with you. I am a Christian Counsellor and open to all. My aim here is to meet people where they are at, spirituality is part of many of us who believe. So we can't leave that out of your health journey.
You are the expert in your life and what is going on with you. I am a Christian Counsellor and open to all. My aim here is to meet people where they are at, spirituality is part of many of us who believe. So we can't leave that out of your health journey.
(02) 5570 7312 View (02) 5570 7312
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Tamara Coughlan
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
My commitment is to work alongside you to create a safe, non-judgmental space to help faciliate, unfold and navigate our conscious and unconscious behavious and patterns. I am here to be present with you, and to recognise that healing and transformation is not measured by external ideas of 'fixing'. Therapy is a progressive process. It's individual and meaningful. Your outcomes are supported by your willingness to stay with what your experiencing, to deepen with compassion and to integrate your mind, emotions and body into a sense of being whole so that you can have a deeper relationship with yourself.
My commitment is to work alongside you to create a safe, non-judgmental space to help faciliate, unfold and navigate our conscious and unconscious behavious and patterns. I am here to be present with you, and to recognise that healing and transformation is not measured by external ideas of 'fixing'. Therapy is a progressive process. It's individual and meaningful. Your outcomes are supported by your willingness to stay with what your experiencing, to deepen with compassion and to integrate your mind, emotions and body into a sense of being whole so that you can have a deeper relationship with yourself.
(02) 4012 4518 View (02) 4012 4518
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Kristy Singh
Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Would you like to grow in confidence and skill to deepen your connection to your self and the ones you love? Do you want to improve your relationships and wellbeing? If you could benefit from discovering how to be kinder to your self, learning skills like boundaries to improve your relationships or understand and heal from the effects of trauma then I might be the person to help you. Sometimes we need a guide to empower us to explore our inner world and discover tools to help us move forward.
Would you like to grow in confidence and skill to deepen your connection to your self and the ones you love? Do you want to improve your relationships and wellbeing? If you could benefit from discovering how to be kinder to your self, learning skills like boundaries to improve your relationships or understand and heal from the effects of trauma then I might be the person to help you. Sometimes we need a guide to empower us to explore our inner world and discover tools to help us move forward.
(02) 4075 9893 View (02) 4075 9893
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.

When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.

How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioural therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviours. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.