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EMDR Therapy and Counselling Newcastle

Welcome to Kristen Fraser CounsellingNewcastle

I provide professional counselling and talk therapy for stress, depression, burnout, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD in Newcastle NSW. I draw from evidenced-based therapeutic treatments including EMDR therapy, CBT, and ACT.

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I facilitate conversations that help you build mental clarity, develop practical skills and ease emotional pain. I value building a therapeutic relationship with you so I can tailor my approach to meet your unique needs and goals.

Face to Face Counselling Newcastle | located in Hamilton

Telehealth Counselling | Online sessions Australia wide

EMDR Therapy | Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing

Employee Assistance Programs | EAP supporting local Newcastle businesses

I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and approved Medicare Provider. I provide psychological strategies for clients under Mental Health Treatment Plans, private fee paying, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

Kristen of Kristen Fraser CounsellingNewcastle, NSW sitting at desk in Newcastle counselling rooms facing camera

My Therapeutic Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Mindfulness (CBT-M)

  • EMDR | Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Relaxation and Mindfulness Strategies

  • Psycho-education

  • Narrative Therapy

Kristen of Kristen Fraser CounsellingNewcastle standing facing camera wearing coloured beads in Newcastle counselling rooms

Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Work
The University of Sydney, 2003

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Australian Association of Social Workers

Accredited Member of AASW
Australian Association of Social Workers

Accredited Member of EMDRAA
EMDR Association of Australia

Kristen Fraser AMHSW

Experienced and Compassionate Therapist

Private Practice Owner

I am an experienced Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. After graduating in 2003, I have specialised in individual counselling and therapeutic group work programs.

 

I have undertaken additional training in a variety of therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and Relaxation, and Narrative Therapy.

 

I am passionate about supporting people through stress, depression, anxiety, burnout, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD. I have also assisted clients through developing skills around relationships, anger, communication, conflict resolution, and parenting.

 

Over the last 20 years, I have worked across a variety of sectors including not for profits, NDIS, and in the corporate sector providing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling.

 

I see clients under the following programs:

 

  • Private clients

  • Medicare Approved Mental Health Care Plan

  • Approved Victims of Crime Counsellor

  • Employee Assistance Programs

Face to Face Counselling Newcastle

My Newcastle counselling services are located within Offices on Hudson in Hamilton, NSW in purpose built counselling rooms to ensure your comfort and privacy. Free street parking is available.

Telehealth Counselling

I also offer Online Telehealth Counselling via video link.

Clinical Supervision

I provide Clinical Supervision for counselling Social Workers, early career Social Workers and Employee Assistance Program clinicians.

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