Welcome to Newcastle Psychology and Health.

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Newcastle Psychology & Health is located on Smith Street – No. 42a – which runs parallel to the Pacific Highway as it goes through Charlestown. We have had very positive feedback from clients about the building, the amenities, the feel, and privacy of our Consulting Rooms. With a modern, well-equipped, peaceful and very private space, you will be taken care of by highly trained and experienced therapists whom you will also find to be warm, friendly and very human.

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Principal Psychologist

Justyn Newcastle Psychologist

Justyn Hyde

Fellow APS College of Clinical Psychologists – M Psych Clin. B Psych (Hons).

Justyn is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist who is the Owner and Principal Psychologist of Newcastle Psychology & Health.  He understands that every person comes to therapy with different life experiences and needs, and utilises an open and flexible approach to therapy that empowers and guides clients in pursuit of their goals.

Treatment Modalities
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Special Interests
Include neurodevelopmental disorders, ADHD assessment, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, acquired brain injuries, depression and anxiety

Associates

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Aaron Newcastle Psychologist

Aaron Coote

Associate Member Australian Psychological Society – B Psych (Hons). B Dev Stud. Dip Counselling (ongoing).

Aaron is a Registered Psychologist who sees a broad age range of clients, from senior high school age up to older people.

Treatment Modalilties
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotional Efficacy Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness

Special Interests
Include youth (older teens and 20s), life direction, trauma, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

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Marjory Kromodikoro

Majory is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist and has over 17 years of experience. She adopts a compassionate, respectful, and professional approach with clients working across all age groups, utilising a holistic and strengths-based approach. She is a Board Accredited Supervisor and is bilingual in English and Dutch.

Treatment Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Brief Psychodynamic Therapy, Schema Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Interpersonal therapy

Special Interests
Include generational trauma, perinatal mental health concerns (pregnancy to 12 months post-birth), adjustment issues, grief, eating disorders

Consultants

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Dr Stuart Edser

Dr Stuart Edser is a Counselling Psychologist and previous owner of Newcastle Psychology & Health.  Stuart has recently retired in 2024, but continues to work in a consulting role at Newcastle Psychology & Health to ensure that his wealth of experience continues to benefit the community.

Stuart has a generalist practice, but also has a particular interest in anxiety, sexual issues and assisting the LGBTQ community. For over ten years, he lectured on the topic of gay sexuality and taught counselling skills for sexual issues to third year students in the Bachelor of Medicine program at the University of Newcastle.

He also supervises a number of local and regional psychologists. Further, Stuart also has an interest in treating people with addictions, including psychoactive substances, alcohol, gambling and pornography. He uses a range of modalities to help clients including: Neuropsychotherapy, Cognitive Therapy, Behavioural Adjustment, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Focused Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Motivational Interviewing, and Psycho-education.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Who are Psychologists?

Psychologists are experts in human behaviour. Most psychologists help mentally healthy people to find ways of functioning better.

Telehealth

The clinicians at NPH are comfortable and fully equipped to use teleheath/online counselling services.