About

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 disorders

  • Autism

  • ADHD

  • Depression

  • Burnout

  • Behavioural difficulties

  • Stress

  • Selective mutism

  • Self-esteem

  • Sleep problems

  • Learning difficulties

  • Mood difficulties

  • Self-harm

  • School-related issues

  • Interpersonal challenges

  • Parent support and behaviour management training

  • Sensory processing difficulties

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 children aged 6+, adolescents and parents.

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.