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Our Team

New Directions Psychology are a team of warm, friendly and highly qualified clinical psychologists with an extensive and diverse range of clinical experience. Our clinicians are well-practiced in a range of therapy approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Schema Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Behavioural Parenting Training.

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All our psychologists have Doctoral and Masters level or equivalent qualifications in psychology and are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Additionally, our psychologists are recognised as Specialist Clinical Psychologists by Medicare Australia and the Australian Psychological Society.

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Our team has also been involved in teaching, research and supervision within the psychology profession. We are dedicated to ongoing professional development and to providing current, effective evidence-based best practice.

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Find out more about each New Directions Psychology Clinician below.

Our Clinicians 

Clinical Psychologist & Director


BHMS (Ed) B Arts (Psych) (Hons)
D Psych (Clinical) MAPS

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Psychology Board of Australia approved Supervisor (Clinical Psychology)

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John Van Beusekom

 

Clinical Psychologist & Director

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BPsySc (Hons), M Psych (Clin)

Dr Nicole Arthur

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Dr Sarah Griffiths

 

Clinical Psychologist & Director

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BPsySc (Hons), DPsych (Clinical)

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Psychology Board of Australia approved Supervisor (Clinical Psychology)

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Dr Damon Hine

 

Clinical Psychologist

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BPsychSci (Hons), D Psych (Clinical)

 

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Kirsten Grass

 

Clinical Psychologist

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BSc/BA, BSc (Hons) (Psych), MPsych (Clin)

 

Clinical Psychologist

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BA Hons, PhD (Clin) Clinical Psychologist

Dr Annette Watson-Luke

Administrative Staff
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Laurie Walker

Practice Manager

Administrative Assistant

Sue Wagstaff

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If you are in crisis or have a mental health emergency and require immediate assistance:

Phone the Ambulance Service - 000
Visit your local hospital emergency department
Call or visit your local mental health service
Contact your local GP

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