Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in Waratah, NSW

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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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Bartholomew P Henrick
Psychologist, MAPS
Serves Area
I work with adults and teenagers with a wide range of presenting problems, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other trauma-focused approaches, along with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy. I am a registered provider for Medicare, SIRA (Workcover NSW), and for SDRO Work and Development Orders (WDOs).
I work with adults and teenagers with a wide range of presenting problems, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other trauma-focused approaches, along with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy. I am a registered provider for Medicare, SIRA (Workcover NSW), and for SDRO Work and Development Orders (WDOs).
(02) 4063 1050 View (02) 4063 1050
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Paula Yanis Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Waratah, NSW 2298
I believe that every person deserves a safe space to share their story, explore their feelings, and ultimately discover their own strength. I am here to help by providing empathetic, evidence-based counselling tailored to your unique experiences and needs. My approach is collaborative and client-centred—I will work with you to identify your personal goals, understand the challenges you face, and develop practical strategies for growth and resilience.
I believe that every person deserves a safe space to share their story, explore their feelings, and ultimately discover their own strength. I am here to help by providing empathetic, evidence-based counselling tailored to your unique experiences and needs. My approach is collaborative and client-centred—I will work with you to identify your personal goals, understand the challenges you face, and develop practical strategies for growth and resilience.
(02) 4075 3413 View (02) 4075 3413
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Clinic of Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Waratah, NSW 2298
This might include children or adolescents struggling at home or school, adults navigating anxiety, depression, or trauma, or first responders and employees dealing with work-related injuries.
we provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your needs. Our psychologists works with children, adolescents, and adults and offers a wide range of services, including developmental and psychological assessments, WorkCover clients and therapies for trauma recovery such as EMDR. We draw on CBT, ACT, DBT, and other proven approaches to help clients
This might include children or adolescents struggling at home or school, adults navigating anxiety, depression, or trauma, or first responders and employees dealing with work-related injuries.
we provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your needs. Our psychologists works with children, adolescents, and adults and offers a wide range of services, including developmental and psychological assessments, WorkCover clients and therapies for trauma recovery such as EMDR. We draw on CBT, ACT, DBT, and other proven approaches to help clients
(02) 4075 7277 View (02) 4075 7277
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Gabriel Heaton
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Waratah, NSW 2298
I have experience working with a broad range of concerns from everyday stressors to mood disturbance, anxiety, grief, substance concerns, neurodivergence, trauma, personality vulnerabilities and other complex mental health disorders.
I prefer to use a relational approach respecting your unique prior experiences and present context. I draw on a variety of evidence-based therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic informed therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Parts approaches and Dialectical Behavioural informed Therapy.
I have experience working with a broad range of concerns from everyday stressors to mood disturbance, anxiety, grief, substance concerns, neurodivergence, trauma, personality vulnerabilities and other complex mental health disorders.
I prefer to use a relational approach respecting your unique prior experiences and present context. I draw on a variety of evidence-based therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic informed therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Parts approaches and Dialectical Behavioural informed Therapy.
(02) 4077 0514 View (02) 4077 0514
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Eliza Newton
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Many of the people I work with are dealing with the impacts of childhood experiences - things like sexual abuse, emotional neglect, or simply not getting the kind of support they needed early on. These early dynamics can leave a lasting mark, even if life looks fine from the outside. But therapy doesn’t need to start with a clear story. Some people come in just knowing something isn’t quite right. My approach tends to suit people who’ve found short-term strategies helpful but limited, or who’ve had trouble feeling connected in past therapies. We go at your pace, and take the time needed to get to the heart of things.
Many of the people I work with are dealing with the impacts of childhood experiences - things like sexual abuse, emotional neglect, or simply not getting the kind of support they needed early on. These early dynamics can leave a lasting mark, even if life looks fine from the outside. But therapy doesn’t need to start with a clear story. Some people come in just knowing something isn’t quite right. My approach tends to suit people who’ve found short-term strategies helpful but limited, or who’ve had trouble feeling connected in past therapies. We go at your pace, and take the time needed to get to the heart of things.
(02) 4075 9669 View (02) 4075 9669
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Oracle Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
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.
(02) 4077 2916 View (02) 4077 2916
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Suzanne Barker
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
I am a Registered 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 Registered 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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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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Allira Sazdanoff
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Newcastle, NSW 2300
I have experience in assessing and providing therapeutic services to adolescents and adults with a diverse range of mental health conditions, and have a special interest in working with complex trauma and dissociation, anxiety, and attachment difficulties.
I endeavour to work collaboratively with clients, and to provide psychological care that encompasses not only matters of the mind, but also the somatic experiences of the body, relationships, as well as the impact of past influences and present-day experiences.
I have experience in assessing and providing therapeutic services to adolescents and adults with a diverse range of mental health conditions, and have a special interest in working with complex trauma and dissociation, anxiety, and attachment difficulties.
I endeavour to work collaboratively with clients, and to provide psychological care that encompasses not only matters of the mind, but also the somatic experiences of the body, relationships, as well as the impact of past influences and present-day experiences.
(02) 4075 3896 View (02) 4075 3896
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Brett Hall, Therapy for Change-Makers
Psychotherapist, PACFA
7 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
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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Mindful Synergi
Psychotherapist, MSc, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Some of the reasons our clients seek our help include: Stress, Relationship breakdowns, Job-loss, Illness or bereavement, Prolonged anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Lack of confidence, or self-esteem, or a feeling of no direction, or life purpose.
We can help you increase your mind-body connection and awareness, and how you engage with your environment. Assist you to identify your negative thought patterns and understand how they influence your daily life. Develop both your resilience and emotional strength to enhance your overall wellbeing, leading to increased self-confidence and self-esteem.
Some of the reasons our clients seek our help include: Stress, Relationship breakdowns, Job-loss, Illness or bereavement, Prolonged anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Lack of confidence, or self-esteem, or a feeling of no direction, or life purpose.
We can help you increase your mind-body connection and awareness, and how you engage with your environment. Assist you to identify your negative thought patterns and understand how they influence your daily life. Develop both your resilience and emotional strength to enhance your overall wellbeing, leading to increased self-confidence and self-esteem.
(02) 4306 7753 View (02) 4306 7753
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Prime Path Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
At Prime Path Psychology, we work with clients who may feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally disconnected.
At Prime Path Psychology, we offer compassionate, evidence-based care for adults, and couples. Our team supports clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, grief, health anxiety, body image concerns, eating and sleep disorders, and relationship issues using CBT, ACT, DBT, Gottman Method Couple therapy and trauma-informed approaches.
At Prime Path Psychology, we work with clients who may feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally disconnected.
At Prime Path Psychology, we offer compassionate, evidence-based care for adults, and couples. Our team supports clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, grief, health anxiety, body image concerns, eating and sleep disorders, and relationship issues using CBT, ACT, DBT, Gottman Method Couple therapy and trauma-informed approaches.
(08) 7008 7952 View (08) 7008 7952
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Jolene Elizabeth Haines
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Online Only
I am a psychologist and clinical psychology registrar who supports adults — often professionals and parents — feeling pulled in every direction by stress, anxiety, burnout or perfectionism.
Using trauma-informed, neuro-affirming approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT and EMDR, I help you make sense of your experiences and build strategies that fit your life. Together, we reduce overwhelm, strengthen coping skills and create balance, resilience and well-being at home, work and in relationships — helping you feel steadier and more in charge of your life.
I am a psychologist and clinical psychology registrar who supports adults — often professionals and parents — feeling pulled in every direction by stress, anxiety, burnout or perfectionism.
Using trauma-informed, neuro-affirming approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT and EMDR, I help you make sense of your experiences and build strategies that fit your life. Together, we reduce overwhelm, strengthen coping skills and create balance, resilience and well-being at home, work and in relationships — helping you feel steadier and more in charge of your life.
(02) 9090 4679 View (02) 9090 4679
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Barry Medwell
Counsellor
Online Only
Many of my clients come to me during periods of stress, anxiety, anger, grief (including pet loss), or when they're at a crossroads and need a steady place to think.
I offer clear, practical online counselling for adults and teens who feel overwhelmed, stuck in their heads, or dealing with grief or big life decisions. Clients choose me because I’m calm, straightforward, and help them make sense of what’s going on without judgement or jargon. My approach is down-to-earth and focused on clarity: we slow things down, look at what’s actually happening, and untangle the thoughts and emotions that feel confusing or heavy.
Many of my clients come to me during periods of stress, anxiety, anger, grief (including pet loss), or when they're at a crossroads and need a steady place to think.
I offer clear, practical online counselling for adults and teens who feel overwhelmed, stuck in their heads, or dealing with grief or big life decisions. Clients choose me because I’m calm, straightforward, and help them make sense of what’s going on without judgement or jargon. My approach is down-to-earth and focused on clarity: we slow things down, look at what’s actually happening, and untangle the thoughts and emotions that feel confusing or heavy.
(03) 5905 7682 View (03) 5905 7682
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Natalie England
Psychologist, MAPS
Wickham, NSW 2293
I recognises that everybody needs some extra support when facing the challenges and difficulties that life presents us with at times. A warm, encouraging and supportive environment helps my clients achieve their treatment goals. I have experience with varied client groups and work at individually tailoring support and treatment to best suit the unique needs of each client.
I recognises that everybody needs some extra support when facing the challenges and difficulties that life presents us with at times. A warm, encouraging and supportive environment helps my clients achieve their treatment goals. I have experience with varied client groups and work at individually tailoring support and treatment to best suit the unique needs of each client.
(02) 4062 8728 View (02) 4062 8728
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Pip Eve
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I enjoy supporting people navigating complex/developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, life transitions, relationship difficulties, the mind/body connection, chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, cancer, autoimmune, hormonal conditions), and during the perinatal period (fertility concerns/pregnancy/postpartum).
I work from a humanistic, trauma-informed perspective, striving to walk alongside my clients as they navigate life’s difficulties. I flexibly integrate a number of evidence-based therapies to support you. These include attachment-based therapies, schema therapy, parts work informed by internal family systems and ego-state therapy, CBT & somatic therapy.
I enjoy supporting people navigating complex/developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, life transitions, relationship difficulties, the mind/body connection, chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, cancer, autoimmune, hormonal conditions), and during the perinatal period (fertility concerns/pregnancy/postpartum).
I work from a humanistic, trauma-informed perspective, striving to walk alongside my clients as they navigate life’s difficulties. I flexibly integrate a number of evidence-based therapies to support you. These include attachment-based therapies, schema therapy, parts work informed by internal family systems and ego-state therapy, CBT & somatic therapy.
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Terry Atman
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
Serves Area
Terry has broken new ground with an innovative approach to rebuilding personal experience. He aims to uncover your unique psychological patterns and apply specific techniques to overcome limitations, grow self-confidence, and develop autonomy and authenticity. He believes our challenges and shortfalls can become the substance of our greatest strength and resilience, fueling lasting positive change.
Terry has broken new ground with an innovative approach to rebuilding personal experience. He aims to uncover your unique psychological patterns and apply specific techniques to overcome limitations, grow self-confidence, and develop autonomy and authenticity. He believes our challenges and shortfalls can become the substance of our greatest strength and resilience, fueling lasting positive change.
0475 361 032 View 0475 361 032
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Ginty Counselling Clinic
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Carrington, NSW 2294
Relationship distress is common and most people who find they are having relationship issues are struggling to understand how to fix things. People who need a couples therapist have normally experienced the toxic cycle of arguing and/or withdrawing from the relationship. Common relationship issues include emotional disconnection, Infidelity recovery, intimacy issues which results in communication breakdown. The goal of Relationship Counseling is to be given some tools on how to repair the damage so you can become united again.
Relationship distress is common and most people who find they are having relationship issues are struggling to understand how to fix things. People who need a couples therapist have normally experienced the toxic cycle of arguing and/or withdrawing from the relationship. Common relationship issues include emotional disconnection, Infidelity recovery, intimacy issues which results in communication breakdown. The goal of Relationship Counseling is to be given some tools on how to repair the damage so you can become united again.
(02) 4071 6217 View (02) 4071 6217
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Andrew Kilgour
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
We all carry stories about who we are & how our experiences have shaped us. Sometimes those stories feel limiting or out of step with the person we want to become. I support children, young people, & adults to move through challenges using a blend of narrative therapy, kinesiology, & mind–body approaches. Together we explore what’s getting in the way, strengthen what’s already working, & create new possibilities for how you want to live. I have extensive experience supporting young people with school, learning, & emotional regulation, as well as adults navigating relationships, mental health, parenting, work & life transitions.
We all carry stories about who we are & how our experiences have shaped us. Sometimes those stories feel limiting or out of step with the person we want to become. I support children, young people, & adults to move through challenges using a blend of narrative therapy, kinesiology, & mind–body approaches. Together we explore what’s getting in the way, strengthen what’s already working, & create new possibilities for how you want to live. I have extensive experience supporting young people with school, learning, & emotional regulation, as well as adults navigating relationships, mental health, parenting, work & life transitions.
(02) 4075 5486 View (02) 4075 5486
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.