Clinical Psychologist

Occupational & Family Therapist

Private practice therapist specialising in face to face counselling in Newcastle for stress, depression, anxiety, burnout, trauma, grief and loss.

Counselling psychologist,

Kate is a Clinical Psychologist who completed her Master of Clinical Psychology in 2016. She has over 15 years experience working with a diverse range of clients and registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Kate offers a range of clinical interventions which are evidence based, client -centred, best practices and may include components of: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Parenting Education Sessions and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing). Kate is a child, adult and Family Clinical Psychologist. She is fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA). Kate has over 15 years experience working primarily with children, adolescence, adults and families and has experience working with complex presentations and behavioural issues. Kate's area of expertise includes working with a range of mental health issues such as anxiety, panic disorders, depression, trauma, school refusal, substance abuse, self-harm, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, selective mutism, transgender issues, mood disorders, child and adult ADHD/ADD, Autism, developmental and/or attachment issues and dissociative disorders. Interventions provided vary depending upon client’s needs. Kate has worked within both government, non-government and private sectors providing quality assessments and tailored intervention programs for children and adults with complex presentations.

Kate is a Fully Registered Psychologist and a Clinical Psychology Registrar with over 20 years experience working with children, adults and families including those with complex presentations.

Therapy Nest FNQ is a psychological group-based therapy service in FNQ. We provide a friendly, affordable, and effective range of group therapy programs to those requiring support and intervention for a range of mental health conditions. Benefits of Group Therapy Overcome Barriers Reengaging with Others Coping Skills & Strategies Support & Encouragement Self Awareness & Insight Confidence in Expressing Emotions Our Programs Understanding and Coping with Anger (6 weeks) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Skills for Mood (6 weeks) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Skills for Anxiety (6 weeks) Understanding and Coping with Stress (4 weeks) All group programs will incorporate elements of relaxation skills.

Psychologist