Psychological Therapy Newcastle
Celebrating diversity, through inclusive, individualised, and compassionate care
At Compass Clinical Psychology, we are driven by our core practice values of celebrating diversity and fostering inclusivity. These principles shape every aspect of our work, including our therapeutic approach, by affirming each person’s unique identity and experience. This means it’s all about getting to know you as an individual being, and understand your goals. Your psychologist will work with you to provide personalised care, collaboratively developing an evidence-based treatment plan to support you to progress towards psychological wellbeing (whatever that looks like to you!).
With both in-person sessions at our Newcastle Clinical Psychology Practice and secure telehealth services available Australia-wide, we strive to offer accessible and flexible options.
Our Clinical Psychologists are registered with Medicare to provide services under the Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative. This initiative allows individuals to claim a rebate for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. To obtain this rebate, you will require a referral and the development of a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from your General Practitioner (GP) or a Psychiatrist. For more information about the Better Access Initiative, please visit the APS website.
Who We Help
We offer individualised therapeutic support to all members of the community; children, young people and adults. With a focus on diversity and inclusivity, we hope to provide a particularly safe space for LGBTIQA+ folk, while welcoming all individuals and families who share these values. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child, our compassionate team is equipped to help you navigate the challenges you face.
Our Focus Areas
We offer therapeutic support in a wide range of focus areas, including (but certainly not limited to):
- Neurodiversity (e.g. ADHD, Autism)
- Trauma recovery (PTSD, Complex Trauma)
- Gender Diversity and Transgender folks
- LGBTIQA+ Support
- Depression and low mood
- Anxiety
- Phobias and fears
- Social anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Sleep difficulties
- Goal setting and problem solving
- Relationship challenges
- Stress management and burnout
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions and adjustment
- Self esteem
Therapeutic Services We Offer
Our skilled team integrate evidence-based frameworks to create an individualised therapeutic treatment plan for you or your child. Across our team, we have specific training and experience in the following therapy models, which inform the majority of our practice:
Assisting clients to process and heal from a range of difficulties, such as trauma, anxiety, and depression (adult clients only).
Helping clients explore and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to foster positive change.
Encouraging individuals to embrace their thoughts and feelings while committing to actions aligned with their values.
Providing skills to manage emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Equipping individuals and families with skills to understand, manage, and express emotions effectively, fostering emotional intelligence and stronger connections.
Supporting clients in exploring and strengthening their motivation for positive change.
Focusing on strengths and solutions to help clients achieve meaningful goals.
Combining elements of CBT with trauma-focused principles to support recovery.
Providing a safe and supportive space to address concerns related to intimacy, relationships, and sexual wellbeing, tailored to individual needs.
Compass Clinical Psychology acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live, Awabakal Country. We pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities, and thank them for allowing us to support the community on their traditional land.
Compass Clinical Psychology is committed to diversity, fairness, overcoming injustice and social inclusion: this includes Indigenous Australians, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people of all ages, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.