Australia-Wide Evidence-Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
The CBT Clinic is a psychology practice solely dedicated to the provision of evidence-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Our clinicians work primarily with anxiety, depression, anger, OCD, trauma, perfectionism, relationship problems, and related difficulties, providing in-person appointments in Newcastle and online teleheath consultations across Australia.
“The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts”
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We accept referrals for:
Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plans,
Medicare Chronic Disease / Team Care Arrangement Plans,
WorkCover and Compulsory Third Party (CTP),
Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA),
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS),
Private Health,
and can support Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) if your employer allows you to access us.
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At The CBT Clinic you will never have to wait months for your appointments. We can usually offer apppoimtments within just weeks, if not sooner, and always will try to get you in earlier by adding you to a cancellation list if requested. You can trust us that you will not go lost on a waiting list.
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Alex Cameron and Claire Bullen are both Registered Psychologists who have special interests in providing high quality, evidence-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy locally and for the broader Australian community.
Our Areas of Focus
Worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, health anxiety, generalised anxiety
AnxietyDepressionLow mood, loss of interest in things, social withdrawal, feelings of worthlessness
Frustration, tension, outbursts, rumination, feeling misunderstood
AngerTraumaPTSD and Complex Trauma
Unrelenting high standards, self-criticism, procrastination, and people pleasing
PerfectionismOCDIntrusive thoughts, obsessions, and compulsive behaviours
Our Philosophy
Timeless Wisdom for Modern Problems
At The CBT Clinic, we believe psychological therapy should be practical, evidence-based and grounded in ideas that stand the test of time. While psychological science continues to evolve, many of the principles that help people overcome anxiety, depression, anger, and emotional distress have endured for decades - and in some cases, centuries. Our practice is dedicated to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and related evidence-based approaches because they provide practical skills that help people create lasting change in their everday lives.
Why Cognitive Behaviour Therapy?
CBT is a proven, practical, and effective approach in understanding and changing unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving. It helps people to:
Reduce distress and improve emotional wellbeing
Build practical skills to manage challenges
Develop a more flexible and balanced way of thinking
Create lasting, positive change
Based on decades of research, CBT is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety, depression, anger, OCD, trauma, and many other conditions.
The CBT Library
Evidence-Based resources to help you understand and manage your mental health
Why you don’t have to be perfect to be successful
Why Avoidance Keeps Anxiety Going and What To Do About It
The Difference Between REBT and CT and DBT