Find a counsellor · Newcastle
Find a counsellor in Newcastle.
Newcastle and the Hunter — meet a therapist online, wherever you are in the region. Real availability on every profile, and $0 if your workplace covers Clearhead.
Key facts
- No GP referral needed to see a counsellor through Clearhead
- Online sessions anywhere in Australia, plus in-person sessions in Newcastle
- Most people get a first appointment within about 48 hours
- $0 if your workplace covers Clearhead; self-pay sessions typically A$150–A$220
- Counsellors are members of a recognised professional body, such as the ACA or PACFA

Hi! I'm Margot. Besides being a body-oriented psychotherapist, holistic counsellor and professional artist, I am also a mum of 2 beautiful adults, I am a…
I focus on
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma

Cathy is an engaging and creative counsellor with many years of counselling experience. She is passionate and dedicated to supporting adolescents, adults…
I focus on
- Anxiety
- Stress Management
- Trauma

I believe that Counselling is the point where knowledge, philosophy, science, the brain and the mind all meet. When you need to take information and apply it…
I focus on
- Depression
- Stress Management
- Life Changes

Karen is a Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has been working in the mental health setting for over 20 years. She has expertise…
I focus on
- Trauma
- Self-harm
- Emotional regulation

Rebecca is a gestalt psychotherapist practicing in Newcastle and online via zoom. She is a registered certified practicing counsellor with PACFA. Rebecca can…
I focus on
- Anxiety
- Depression
What people ask before booking.
How do I find a counsellor in Newcastle?
Search Clearhead’s directory and filter by what you’re going through, who you’d like to see, and when you can meet. 5 practitioners are based in Newcastle for in-person sessions, and the rest of the team meet clients online anywhere in Australia. Newcastle and the Hunter — meet a therapist online, wherever you are in the region.
How much does a counsellor cost in Newcastle?
Many workplaces cover Clearhead in full through their EAP, and self-pay sessions are typically A$150–A$220. You can book directly — no GP referral required.
Can I see a counsellor online in Newcastle?
Yes. Most of our counsellors offer secure video sessions anywhere in Australia, so you can start soon even if there’s no in-person slot near you. Research shows online therapy works as well as in-person therapy for common concerns like anxiety and depression.
Do I need a GP referral to see a counsellor in Newcastle?
No. You can book a counsellor directly on Clearhead and pay privately or through your workplace EAP — no GP referral needed.
How quickly can I get an appointment in Newcastle?
Most people booking through Clearhead get a first session within about 48 hours. You’ll see each counsellor’s real availability on their profile before you commit.
What’s the difference between a counsellor and other mental health professionals?
Counselling is usually shorter and focused on the present and practical change. Psychotherapy goes deeper into long-standing patterns; psychologists add formal assessment and diagnosis.
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So — shall we find someone who gets it?
Therapists across New Zealand & Australia, with real availability on every profile — and $0 if your workplace covers Clearhead.
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