WELCOMING NEW PATIENTS
A Newcastle psychology clinic that feels like home
Our Clinical Psychologists focus on treating adults in Newcastle dealing with:
✓ Trauma and PTSD
✓ Anxiety and depression
✓ Stress and anger issues
✓ Pain and addiction
✓ Relationship issues
Meet our Clinical Psychologists
Nick Hutchins
Clinical Psychologist and Director
Sarah Young
Clinical Psychologist and Director
Dr Tanya Hopwood
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Sarah Campbell
Clinical Psychologist
Take the quiz: What's your emotional style?
This anonymous quiz is a helpful tool to help you understand your emotional patterns during conflict. It is not a diagnostic tool.
Answers to common questions
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We are located at 36 Crebert St, Mayfield in Newcastle, NSW. There is plenty of untimed, free street parking nearby
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Our Clinical Psychologists have training and experience for wide-range of psychological difficulties:
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Addiction
Personality disorders
Relationship problems and breakdowns
Eating disorders
Somatic problems and medically unexplained pain
If your difficulties are driven by emotions, emotional avoidance or avoidance of emotional vulnerability, we can help.
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A session costs $240. If you have a Mental Health Care Plan your out of pocket cost will be $98.15 after the Medicare rebate. We also accept health funds and DVA.
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No, you don’t need a referral to book or attend a session.
However, if you have a referral from your GP (they will complete a mental health care plan for you) you will receive a Medicare rebate of $141.85 for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
If you are unable to get in to see your GP you can get a MHCP from Instascripts. -
It’s a type of talk therapy (commonly referred to as psychotherapy) that is evidence-based, focusing on emotions, somatic responses and unconscious processes rather than only focusing on conscious thoughts and behaviours. It often provides people with a deeper understanding of their difficulties but is also focused on addressing problems that are in the here and now.
Feel better with Lacuna Psychology
Take the first step toward feeling better by booking an appointment at Lacuna Psychology. If you still have questions, try our FAQs or call our Practice Manager on (02) 4003 4804.
How to get started
Book online
Book your appointment online with any of our therapists or call 02 4003 4804 in business hours to book over the phone.
Rebates Available
If you want to access a Medicare rebate, visit your GP or InstantScripts to receive a Mental Health Care Plan prior to your appointment (not required for booking).
Get Support
Attend your first appointment and get the support you’ve been looking for.
Understanding Mental Health
How to Get a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) in Newcastle
A step-by-step guide to getting and using Medicare-rebated sessions at Lacuna Psychology.
What is the Best Type of Therapy for Anxiety?
Research shows Psychodynamic therapy, a type of therapy that deals with the underlying emotions driving anxiety, is highly effective for long lasting relief.
ADF Members, Veterans and their Families can see a Psychologist at Lacuna at No Cost
A simple guide to accessing fully funded therapy at Lacuna Psychology through Open Arms and DVA
The 5 Hidden Ways Emotions Impact Your Body
How your emotions and anxiety can impact your body in unexpected ways.
What to Expect from your First Psychology Session at Lacuna
This guide walks through your first therapy session —from parking and referrals to discussing your concerns to creating a plan for therapy.
Why do I Struggle in relationships?
How your patterns from childhood affect your adult relationships and what you can do about it.