Now welcoming two new Psychologists Lisa Bailey and Catherine Bull Limited time introductory appointments
Now welcoming two new Psychologists Lisa Bailey and Catherine Bull Limited time introductory appointments
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind. Psychologists are dedicated to understanding how people think, feel, behave and learn.
Here at CK Health, we take a compassionate, holistic approach to health – and we know that your mental health is an important piece of the puzzle.
We are passionate about supporting our clients’ healing on a mind, body and soul level – so, to help build your strength and resilience when you need a bit of extra support, we have fully qualified registered psychologists here in our team at the CK Health Wellness Clinic Newcastle.
Our psychologists can provide both in house face to face services as well as online Telehealth services. Please enquire when making your booking.
At CK Health, we believe that taking a holistic approach to your healing and wellness can be incredibly powerful. Psychologists study neuroscience and can help you understand why you think, feel and act the way you do, and foster more sustainable behaviours so you can build a better life for yourself.
Support for anxiety, depression, stress, grief and life transitions. Evidence based therapy to help you build resilience and move forward.
Specialised trauma focused therapy for PTSD, anxiety and OCD. A structured, evidence based approach to processing overwhelming experiences.
Evidence-based assessments for developmental, emotional, and behavioural needs. A structured, compassionate approach to supporting your childs challenges.
Support for children and teenagers navigating anxiety, emotional regulation, behavioural concerns and life changes.
Secure online appointments available across Australia. Access professional psychological support wherever you are.
Everyone experiences difficult stages in life. Recognising that you are struggling is the first step towards changing your life. Whether you are experiencing a mental health condition such as anxiety or depression, or you are seeking to build some extra resilience through challenging times, talking with a professional can help you know that you are not alone.
If you’re feeling like you are not coping, or just that you are not quite yourself, or if you have had a diagnosis of a condition, or have experienced some big changes in your life, then a psychologist can be invaluable support.
One of the tools our Newcastle Psychologists use is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing). This therapy is fast becoming the leading evidence-based therapy used in psychology today. It is renowned for its efficacy in alleviating trauma (PTSD), OCD, anxiety and stress, offering a unique pathway to mental resilience and recovery.
EMDR helps to quieten down the nervous system and make sense of overwhelming experiences. It does this by facilitating communication among the brain regions responsible for our alarm system (fight, flight, freeze), our memory, and our higher-order cognitive functions.
With your EMDR psychologist they will use this technique to reduce the vividness of traumatic memories, turn down the volume on the distress attached to these events, and safely store traumatic memories from the past.
The therapeutic relationship matters. Finding the right fit is one of the most important parts of the process.
Appointments are 50 minutes and available Monday to Friday.
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Medicare rebates are available with a valid Mental Health Care Plan. Private health rebates may also apply.
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(Immediate Availability – currently taking new patients 13yrs+)
Catherine Bull is a Registered Psychologist who works with adolescents aged 13+ and adults. She supports individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, and ADHD, and uses a solution-focused approach to help clients build practical strategies for managing wellbeing and navigating life’s challenges.
Catherine has a particular interest in working with eating disorders, including disordered eating, anorexia, ARFID, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. She also supports individuals throughout their weight-loss surgery journey and works from a Health at Every Size (HAES)–informed framework, prioritising compassionate, non-judgemental, and evidence-based care.
Catherine takes a collaborative, team-based approach to care, working closely with dietitians, GPs, and other health professionals to support safe, effective, and sustainable outcomes. Her therapy is evidence-based and individually tailored, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Schema Therapy.
Catherine likes to spend time with her family and loves nothing more than going to a musical or a concert with her husband and three teenagers. At the weekend she likes to see friends for coffee, go to the movies and enjoy the sunshine whilst walking her dog.
(Immediate Availability – currently taking new patients 5yrs+)
Lisa Bailey is a registered General Psychologist with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents and families and can see children of age 5+. She has a strong background in assessment and diagnosis, including intellectual disability, specific learning disorders, ADHD and behavioural concerns.
Lisa offers practical, evidence-based therapy for young people and adults, drawing on approaches such as CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and behaviour support planning. With a long history working in school settings and child and adolescent services, Lisa brings a calm, structured and compassionate style to helping individuals and families navigate learning, behaviour and mental health challenges.
Outside of work Lisa loves gardening and playing with her pups Apollo and Maeve.
(Immediate availability – open to new patients 18yrs+)
Dr Catherine Jones is a qualified Clinical Psychologist with 12 years experience working with young adults and adults 18yrs+ with a range of difficulties, these include:
It may be that you feel clear about what you want to work on or perhaps you feel unhappy or stuck and have a sense that your life is not going quite as you had hoped. Catherine provides a safe, non-judgemental & supportive space to work with you and think about why difficulties have arisen and how you can make changes in the here and now to help your life move forward. This consists of individualised focused therapy, actively working with you to understand the problem and guiding you to achieve meaningful, long-lasting change.
Catherine has a specialist interest in how traumatic experiences, if left unattended, have the potential to have a long-lasting effect on our physical and psychological health and can influence how we cope with chronic health conditions such as chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, diabetes, and skin conditions.
Catherine is an experienced EMDR practitioner and uses EMDR to support you to identify and increase your resources and safely guide you in working through distressing memories to reduce their impact and improve your relationship with yourself and others and your overall quality of life. Catherine is also trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapies (ACT) which provide effective tools for managing unwelcome thoughts and feelings. There is a growing body of research showing that ACT is an effective approach for managing chronic health conditions.
Outside of work Catherine enjoys an Ocean swim with her swim group which sometimes includes dolphins and almost always a beautiful sunrise.
Please note Catherine does not offer formal diagnosis of ASD or ADHD.
(Telehealth – currently taking new patients)
Dr Ash Nayate is a Clinical Neuropsychologist with almost two decades of experience working with adults, children, and families. She has worked in hospitals around Melbourne, Victoria, as well as in private clinics.
Ash has a special interest in recognising and helping people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, brain based challenges and people with memory difficulties. She uses a humanistic approach in therapy and has helped many people who:
She has extensive experience with supporting people to improve their quality of life by optimising their strengths, and developing coping strategies to overcome difficulties.
Ash has also worked with people who have ADHD for many years. Once you have a diagnosis, where to from here? Dr Ash can conduct ADHD coaching sessions to help use the mind (cognition) to solve a problems or complete tasks, including help with working on flexible thinking, and self-control.
Please Note: Ash is available via Telehealth only and can be seen with a Mental Health Treatment Plan provided by your GP (Gap fees apply), via self or plan managed NDIS participants who have funding for ‘Improved daily living’, via your health fund (GAP fees may apply – please check your fund) or privately.
Margaret is a registered psychologist having graduated with an Advanced Graduate Diploma of Psychology from Monash University (2018).
Prior to this Margaret completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science at The University of New England (2014).
In 2022 Margaret completed her training in EMDR – “Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing”.
EMDR is an evidence-based treatment used in psychological therapy to help reduce the physical and emotional distress associated with past traumatic experiences.
Many people will experience traumatic events in their lives that are deeply distressing and cause physical, emotional, spiritual, or psychological harm.
This includes situations in which you have felt threatened or been unable to control your circumstances, such as being assaulted, abused, bullied, or experienced a natural disaster, an accident, a devastating sporting injury; or any situation in which your sense of safety or security was affected.
Even though the traumatic experience may have happened many months or even years ago, it can still have an impact in your daily life. You may experience post-traumatic symptoms such as intrusive memories, emotional flooding or numbing, nightmares, anxiety, low self-esteem, and have difficulty getting on with your life.
EMDR is not a new treatment, as it was developed around 30 years ago, however it has only recently been recognised as the best treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by The World Health Organisation (WHO, 2013) and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ITSS, 2019). There is now a large body of scientific research supporting its benefits and interest in EMDR is rapidly growing in Australia and across the world.
Trauma responses have been shown to increase symptoms such as exhaustion, confusion, sadness, anxiety, agitation, numbness, confusion, and depressive symptoms.
Margaret also uses a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approach to psychological intervention with clients.
Her focus at CK Health is to “meet you where you are” and work holistically and collaboratively with you, in a calm and relaxed environment, to achieve your treatment goals.
When not at work Margaret may be spotted in a Pilates class, cycling or spending times with her family and friends.
(Immediate Availability – currently taking new patients 12yrs+)
Sally has over 12 years experience working as a Registered Psychologist and brings diverse life experience to her practice. Sally works with people of all ages and with a wide range of issues. Issues may include challenges with mood, coping with stressors, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, OCD, workplace difficulties, sex, sexuality and relationship difficulties, communication skills, neurodivergent challenges, chronic pain and trauma. Sally creates an individualised approach to suit your needs.
Sally brings warmth, presence and sincerity to her work. She values the genuine relationship created in session that facilitates a safe place for clients to be themselves. Outside of work Sally enjoys bush walks, yoga and spending time with her family.
