Katie Newman is a Registered Psychologist, Behaviour Support Practitioner and PhD Candidate.

Passionate about providing warm, person-centred care for kids and teens, Katie is neuroaffirming in her therapeutic approach- cultivating a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space for individuals of all diverse backgrounds.

She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Self-Compassion and Mindfulness. Katie works from a whole-systems approach, considering biological, psychological, social and environmental factors in a client's life to best guide her therapeutic approach.​

​Katie has worked closely with schools, allied health therapists, parents, families and support workers to assist her clients in a range of settings. Her experience also includes university teaching, presenting in schools and early childhood settings, research, crisis support and risk management.

Areas of practice:

• Anxiety 

• Autism

• ADHD

• Stress

• Self-esteem

• Low mood

• Self-harm

• School-related issues

• Interpersonal challenges

• Parental support

• Burnout

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 - Commenced 2022

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 children aged 6+, adolescents and parents.