Katie Newman is a Registered Psychologist and PhD Candidate.

Katie provides warm, person-centred psychological care across the lifespan, supporting children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and mental health concerns. She is proudly neuroaffirming and is committed to working respectfully and collaboratively with clients from diverse backgrounds, including neurodivergent individuals and those from varied cultural, family, and identity experiences. Katie prioritises creating a safe, inclusive, and non-judgemental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their therapeutic journey.

Her therapeutic approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based practice. Katie draws on a range of modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Self-Compassion, and Mindfulness-based approaches. She tailors her work to each individual, taking the time to understand their unique strengths, challenges, values, and goals. Katie works from a whole-systems perspective, recognising the important influence of biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors, and integrates these into formulation and intervention planning.

Katie values collaboration and regularly works alongside families, schools, allied health professionals, and support networks to ensure consistent, meaningful support across settings. She has experience supporting clients in clinic, school, home, and community environments, and understands the importance of flexible, context-sensitive care.

In addition to her clinical work, Katie has a strong background in research and education. She has been involved in university teaching and supervision, and has delivered presentations and workshops in schools, early childhood settings, and community contexts. Her experience also includes crisis support and risk assessment and management, allowing her to confidently support clients presenting with complex or high-risk concerns.

Katie is committed to ongoing learning and reflective practice, and brings both professionalism and genuine care to her work, supporting clients to build insight, develop practical skills, and move toward a life that feels meaningful and aligned with their values.

Areas of practice:

• Anxiety

• Depression and low mood

• Stress and burnout

• Autism

• ADHD

• Depression and mood difficulties

• Stress and burnout

• Behavioural challenges (in children and adolescents)

• Family and parenting challenges

• Life transitions and adjustment (e.g., separation, relocation, new roles)

• Selective mutism

• School or work-related difficulties

• Identity exploration (including gender, sexuality, and sense of self)

• Social and relationship concerns

• Sleep difficulties (e.g., insomnia, nightmares)

• Self-esteem and self-worth concerns

• Learning difficulties

• Perfectionism and high self-criticism

• Self-harm and suicidal ideation

• School-related issues

• Interpersonal challenges

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Journalism, Monash University (2013)

Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Monash University (2019)

Bachelor of Psychological Science (First Class Honours), CQ University, 2021

Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), CQ University - Ongoing

Registered Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (Proficient)

Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi)

AHRPA Registration: PSY0002499387

Katie has a current Working with Children Check, Police Check and is registered with AHPRA.

She sees clients across the lifespan, including children (6+), adolescents and adults.

Publications:

Newman, K., Forestier, C., Cheval, B., Zenko, Z., de Chanaleilles, M., Gardner, B., & Rebar, A. L. (2023). Comparing habit-behaviour relationships for organised versus leisure time physical activity. Peer community journal, 3.