Counselling in Newcastle, NSW
Linda Thomas
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
Dr Linda Thomas is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience in providing accurate diagnosis and effective care for all psychological concerns and conditions.
Dr Linda Thomas is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience in providing accurate diagnosis and effective care for all psychological concerns and conditions.
Chris Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
Every person's journey is unique, and I like to understand the background and goals of the people I support to ensure we create a personalised plan for them. I am very experienced in supporting adults, and adolescents and I have a strong interest in supporting people navigating anxiety, grief and loss, PTSD, developmental trauma, and the myriad of life's challenges. My approach is twofold: I believe in equipping you with immediate tools to cope with present concerns, while also delving into the roots of these issues – be it past events, deep-seated beliefs, or coping mechanisms – to pave the way for a brighter future.
Every person's journey is unique, and I like to understand the background and goals of the people I support to ensure we create a personalised plan for them. I am very experienced in supporting adults, and adolescents and I have a strong interest in supporting people navigating anxiety, grief and loss, PTSD, developmental trauma, and the myriad of life's challenges. My approach is twofold: I believe in equipping you with immediate tools to cope with present concerns, while also delving into the roots of these issues – be it past events, deep-seated beliefs, or coping mechanisms – to pave the way for a brighter future.
Abbie Johnson
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300 (Online Only)
I work clinically with a diverse range of individuals, with a particular interest in anxiety, trauma, relationship/communication concerns, attentional difficulties and depression.
I work clinically with a diverse range of individuals, with a particular interest in anxiety, trauma, relationship/communication concerns, attentional difficulties and depression.
Jason Dillon
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
Navigating life's complexities shouldn't lead to overwhelm. My mission is to equip my clients with effective tools and strategies to calm the mind and gracefully navigate life's challenges. With a practical and relaxed counseling style, I focus on empowering individuals with enduring resilience skills. My approach is rooted in simplicity and efficacy, utilizing proven techniques that clients can integrate into their daily lives for lasting impact. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, I guide clients in managing their emotions and thoughts through
Navigating life's complexities shouldn't lead to overwhelm. My mission is to equip my clients with effective tools and strategies to calm the mind and gracefully navigate life's challenges. With a practical and relaxed counseling style, I focus on empowering individuals with enduring resilience skills. My approach is rooted in simplicity and efficacy, utilizing proven techniques that clients can integrate into their daily lives for lasting impact. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, I guide clients in managing their emotions and thoughts through
Will Blakemore
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
Will is an experienced Mental Health Occupational Therapist, with an extensive background in the delivery of individual and group therapy interventions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Will is an experienced Mental Health Occupational Therapist, with an extensive background in the delivery of individual and group therapy interventions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Dr Renee Sichter: Living Free Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300 (Online Only)
NOW accepting NEW clients & HAVE availability! I love working with "everyday" teens to 20s, who are doing it tough and want to change the direction of their life. Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, OCD, stress, feeling stuck, hopeless, alone.... Maybe you've had a rough upbringing, "gone off the rails", made some "bad" choices, used substances. Or maybe life is ok but you just want more...
NOW accepting NEW clients & HAVE availability! I love working with "everyday" teens to 20s, who are doing it tough and want to change the direction of their life. Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, OCD, stress, feeling stuck, hopeless, alone.... Maybe you've had a rough upbringing, "gone off the rails", made some "bad" choices, used substances. Or maybe life is ok but you just want more...
Bloke2Bloke Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
Hi, Andy from Bloke2Bloke here. I'm an accredited counsellor, offering a relatable, engaging and non-judgmental counselling service for men who need a hand overcoming life's obstacles. Some of the areas I specialise in are; Anxiety Counselling, Depression Counselling, Anger management and Porn and Gambling Addictions. I use a combination of well-researched approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy, strategically tailoring them to focus on the specific needs of men.
Hi, Andy from Bloke2Bloke here. I'm an accredited counsellor, offering a relatable, engaging and non-judgmental counselling service for men who need a hand overcoming life's obstacles. Some of the areas I specialise in are; Anxiety Counselling, Depression Counselling, Anger management and Porn and Gambling Addictions. I use a combination of well-researched approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy, strategically tailoring them to focus on the specific needs of men.
I relate Health
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300 (Online Only)
I relate. Health has made it easy for you to access confidential and effective mental health support, from anywhere, all online, without the high fees. We deliver online psychological counselling, relationship counselling, and wellbeing resources to young people, adults, couples, families, children (aged 8+) and organisations. We partner with qualified and experienced psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and relationship counsellors to support you to achieve your mental health and wellbeing goals.
I relate. Health has made it easy for you to access confidential and effective mental health support, from anywhere, all online, without the high fees. We deliver online psychological counselling, relationship counselling, and wellbeing resources to young people, adults, couples, families, children (aged 8+) and organisations. We partner with qualified and experienced psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and relationship counsellors to support you to achieve your mental health and wellbeing goals.
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Catherine Hickson Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Newcastle West, NSW 2302
Do you want to change something about yourself? Are you sick of behaviour, habits, moods, relationships, or thought patterns. I am skilled in locating the source of your problem and working with it directly to restore your sense of balance and well being. I will work with you at your own pace and I respect your need to feel safe and secure. My preferred methods of treatment are Resource Therapy, EMDR, CBT and Breath work.
Do you want to change something about yourself? Are you sick of behaviour, habits, moods, relationships, or thought patterns. I am skilled in locating the source of your problem and working with it directly to restore your sense of balance and well being. I will work with you at your own pace and I respect your need to feel safe and secure. My preferred methods of treatment are Resource Therapy, EMDR, CBT and Breath work.
Georgia Tranthem
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified 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.
Malcolm Devantier
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Wallsend, NSW 2287
I help adolescents and adults to cope with Relationship difficulties, Anxiety and Stress, Depression, Workplace Stress, Adjustment Disorder, Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Disability.
I help adolescents and adults to cope with Relationship difficulties, Anxiety and Stress, Depression, Workplace Stress, Adjustment Disorder, Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Disability.
Hopeplus Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Charlestown, NSW 2290
See also www.hopeplus.com.au Looking for hope and personal freedom? I specialise in anxiety & depression, hopelessness, loneliness, personal, spiritual or financial matters. Personal experience with separation & divorce, blended family issues, family disability, redundancy & career change, anxiety & depression, religious/church difficulties. When a person gets themselves lost they not only need someone who knows where they’re at, but someone who knows the way out. I teach anger management - you will understand it, respect it, learn how to diffuse it and use it in healthy ways.
See also www.hopeplus.com.au Looking for hope and personal freedom? I specialise in anxiety & depression, hopelessness, loneliness, personal, spiritual or financial matters. Personal experience with separation & divorce, blended family issues, family disability, redundancy & career change, anxiety & depression, religious/church difficulties. When a person gets themselves lost they not only need someone who knows where they’re at, but someone who knows the way out. I teach anger management - you will understand it, respect it, learn how to diffuse it and use it in healthy ways.
Online Therapists
Marijn Cugati
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA Prov
Verified Verified
North Sydney, NSW 2060
I work with a wide range of presentations, including depression, anxiety (generalised, social, phobias, panic), substance use, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and grief, anger, stress and self-esteem concerns.
Hello, I'm Marijn, Psychologist in North Sydney with a strong passion for my work. My approach is friendly, respectful, open, and non-judgemental. I have a strong and genuine interest in people and their life stories. I like to work collaboratively, working through what is going on for you, desired outcomes, and what can be done to achieve a required change. While working through this, I encourage a broad perspective, addressing emotional, physical, intellectual, social, occupational, and spiritual aspects which impact psychological wellbeing.
I work with a wide range of presentations, including depression, anxiety (generalised, social, phobias, panic), substance use, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and grief, anger, stress and self-esteem concerns.
Hello, I'm Marijn, Psychologist in North Sydney with a strong passion for my work. My approach is friendly, respectful, open, and non-judgemental. I have a strong and genuine interest in people and their life stories. I like to work collaboratively, working through what is going on for you, desired outcomes, and what can be done to achieve a required change. While working through this, I encourage a broad perspective, addressing emotional, physical, intellectual, social, occupational, and spiritual aspects which impact psychological wellbeing.
Drummoyne Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Drummoyne, NSW 2047
The staff at Drummoyne enjoy using a variety of psychological methods to assist those who describe feeling stuck in repetitive patterns to enact change in one or multiple areas of their life, including lifestyle, substance use, depression, anxiety, relationships, and work.
The staff at Drummoyne Psychology are warm and non-judgemental Clinical Psychologists. They work with people to increase life quality, taking a holistic approach to bring sustained change. They aim to work with each person in a tailored application of psychology, to reduce suffering, build resilience and cultivate inner contentment. The staff at Drummoyne Psycholo are experienced therapists who are also experienced relationship counsellors and have a passion for improving communication, increasing validation and fostering connection in relationships.
The staff at Drummoyne enjoy using a variety of psychological methods to assist those who describe feeling stuck in repetitive patterns to enact change in one or multiple areas of their life, including lifestyle, substance use, depression, anxiety, relationships, and work.
The staff at Drummoyne Psychology are warm and non-judgemental Clinical Psychologists. They work with people to increase life quality, taking a holistic approach to bring sustained change. They aim to work with each person in a tailored application of psychology, to reduce suffering, build resilience and cultivate inner contentment. The staff at Drummoyne Psycholo are experienced therapists who are also experienced relationship counsellors and have a passion for improving communication, increasing validation and fostering connection in relationships.
Resolve Psychological Services
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Avoca Beach, NSW 2251
Experienced with many issues including disability, alcohol and other substance use problems, gambling, vocation, personal injury, relationships and immediate crisis.
The issues for clients can be many and varied, single or multiple including mental health, personal crisis, relationships, poverty, employment, substances etc. Clients want to be listened to in a non judgemental manner and helped to explore their world. The want to be enabled and empowered to get things better because the current is almost unbearable
Experienced with many issues including disability, alcohol and other substance use problems, gambling, vocation, personal injury, relationships and immediate crisis.
The issues for clients can be many and varied, single or multiple including mental health, personal crisis, relationships, poverty, employment, substances etc. Clients want to be listened to in a non judgemental manner and helped to explore their world. The want to be enabled and empowered to get things better because the current is almost unbearable
Joseph Zhang
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burwood, NSW 2134
I am interested in a range of presentations including anxiety, self-esteem, relationships/attachment, substance use/addictions, depression, trauma, and personality.
I am interested in a range of presentations including anxiety, self-esteem, relationships/attachment, substance use/addictions, depression, trauma, and personality.
Amber Rules - Sydney Addictions Recovery
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Leichhardt, NSW 2040
I specialise in helping clients manage substance use issues, such as drugs, alcohol and tobacco, as well as potentially addictive behaviours such as gambling.
Do you struggle with drugs, alcohol, gambling or another addictive behaviour that is difficult to shake? Or are you a family member who is impacted by someone else's addictive behaviours? I can help you understand addiction and make sense of the chaos it causes in your life. Together, we'll use a combination of education, information and counselling support to ensure you can make choices that you're happy with, and live a life you're proud of. I also work with people experiencing complex mental and physical health issues that can accompany addiction, such as ADHD/ADD, chronic pain, relational difficulties, and psychiatric diagnoses.
I specialise in helping clients manage substance use issues, such as drugs, alcohol and tobacco, as well as potentially addictive behaviours such as gambling.
Do you struggle with drugs, alcohol, gambling or another addictive behaviour that is difficult to shake? Or are you a family member who is impacted by someone else's addictive behaviours? I can help you understand addiction and make sense of the chaos it causes in your life. Together, we'll use a combination of education, information and counselling support to ensure you can make choices that you're happy with, and live a life you're proud of. I also work with people experiencing complex mental and physical health issues that can accompany addiction, such as ADHD/ADD, chronic pain, relational difficulties, and psychiatric diagnoses.
Clinical Psychology & Counselling Centre
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Edgecliff, NSW 2027
We are a small group of psychologists, providing individual and couples counselling and psychological assessments. We treat depression, anxiety, alcohol and substance use issues, relationship difficulties and a wide range of emotional and psychological problems. We can arrange assessments and provide reports for legal and individual purposes. All our psychologists are Medicare approved and registered with private health insurers. Call us to find out more information.
We are a small group of psychologists, providing individual and couples counselling and psychological assessments. We treat depression, anxiety, alcohol and substance use issues, relationship difficulties and a wide range of emotional and psychological problems. We can arrange assessments and provide reports for legal and individual purposes. All our psychologists are Medicare approved and registered with private health insurers. Call us to find out more information.
Jon Farham
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Wamberal, NSW 2260
If you feel that you are struggling with your mental well-being, feel disconnected from yourself, others, or life, or have an issue with substance use or another form of addiction, please reach out for a confidential chat.
Even though you might not always feel like it, you are the expert in your own life. Life's complexities can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused, and adrift, lacking purpose and direction. This can lead to adopting unhealthy coping mechanisms to avoid thoughts and feelings altogether. My approach involves treating you with empathy, acceptance, and without judgment in a practical and supportive manner. Together, we will collaborate to rediscover your strengths, nurture resilience, and unlock your potential for growth, facilitating the changes you desire. I firmly believe in the possibility of positive change.
If you feel that you are struggling with your mental well-being, feel disconnected from yourself, others, or life, or have an issue with substance use or another form of addiction, please reach out for a confidential chat.
Even though you might not always feel like it, you are the expert in your own life. Life's complexities can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused, and adrift, lacking purpose and direction. This can lead to adopting unhealthy coping mechanisms to avoid thoughts and feelings altogether. My approach involves treating you with empathy, acceptance, and without judgment in a practical and supportive manner. Together, we will collaborate to rediscover your strengths, nurture resilience, and unlock your potential for growth, facilitating the changes you desire. I firmly believe in the possibility of positive change.
Katrina English
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leichhardt, NSW 2040
I am a registered psychologist working with young people (14+) and adults who experience mood and/or emotion dysregulation; struggle with addictive or compulsive behaviours, including substance use, suicidal thoughts and self-harm; eating disorders; and people who have experienced trauma, including painful early life experiences. I have experience working with individuals, groups and families across education, health and community settings. I aim to create a warm and validating space in which you can safely explore your challenges and work towards a greater sense of self-agency, and compassionate understanding of yourself.
I am a registered psychologist working with young people (14+) and adults who experience mood and/or emotion dysregulation; struggle with addictive or compulsive behaviours, including substance use, suicidal thoughts and self-harm; eating disorders; and people who have experienced trauma, including painful early life experiences. I have experience working with individuals, groups and families across education, health and community settings. I aim to create a warm and validating space in which you can safely explore your challenges and work towards a greater sense of self-agency, and compassionate understanding of yourself.
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Substance Use Counsellors
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.