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Our Team
Clinical Psychologist (Clinical Director)
Sinéad Smith
BA PSYCH (HONS); MPSYCH (CLINICAL)
Sinéad is an experienced Clinical Psychologist with an extensive background in the delivery of individual and group therapy interventions in both public health and private settings.
She has a special interest and training in the treatment of eating disorders, as well as anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, adjustment issues, and interpersonal relationship difficulties.
Sinéad is dedicated to supporting adults through a collaborative approach to therapy, ensuring that treatment is individualised to suit each client's unique needs.
Sinéad utilises a number of therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E), and Trauma-focused CBT.
Clinical Psychologist
Jessica McCausland
BA PSYCH (HONS); MPSYCH (CLINICAL)
Jessica is a dedicated clinical psychologist and board approved supervisor with extensive experience conducting comprehensive assessments for individuals across the lifespan. She specialises in neurodiverse-affirming assessments, including evaluations for autism, ADHD, and learning differences.
Jess is committed to providing a thorough, respectful, and individualised approach for each client, ensuring their unique strengths and challenges are understood and addressed. Jess is particularly passionate about early intervention and believes in the importance of understanding and embracing neurodiversity to support the unique qualities of every individual she works with.
With a broad range of experience, Jess works with clients at various stages of life, helping them and their families gain insights into their strengths, needs, and challenges. She sees assessment as a valuable tool in guiding informed decisions and developing tailored strategies that promote well-being and success.
Registered Psychologist
Megan Baker
BA PSYCH (HONS)
Megan is a registered psychologist with extensive experience working with adolescents and adults in both government and private practice settings.
She is skilled in addressing depression, anxiety, work-related stresses, and relationship concerns. Megan also provides trauma intervention for distressing memories to treat PTSD and a broad range of mental health concerns.
Megan is dedicated to providing a client-centered, down-to-earth, compassionate approach to therapy and ensuring a safe, nonjudgmental environment for her clients.
She utilises a range of therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. Megan holds a certificate in basic training from the EMDR Institute of Australia providing Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR).
Megan believes in providing the best evidence-based practices to ensure the most effective treatment outcomes and is dedicated to enhancing her client’s strengths to foster overall well-being, resilience, and positive self-worth.
Registered Psychologist
Kat Ashton
BA PSYCH (HONS); MPROFPSYCH
Kat is a skilled psychologist with a strong academic foundation and extensive experience delivering evidence-based therapy to adolescents and adults.
She specialises in supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, interpersonal, relationship, and sexual difficulties, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, bipolar, grief, and loss.
She utilises a range of therapeutic modalities, including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to provide a holistic and personalised approach to therapy.
Kat is dedicated to fostering a therapeutic space that empowers self-discovery and growth. With a passion for helping clients unlock their potential and overcome challenges, she guides them in removing obstacles, educating, and paving the way to becoming their best selves.
Registered Psychologist
Kim Kelly
BA PSYCH (HONS)
Kim is a dedicated psychologist with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, neurodiversity, and parenting concerns.
Kim is particularly interested in perinatal and infant mental health, offering compassionate, tailored support to individuals, couples, and families throughout the journey from preconception to parenthood. Her areas of special interest include providing support for those experiencing mental health concerns, including perinatal anxiety and depression, providing psychological preparation for birth and parenthood, parent-child attachment, and adjustment issues.
Committed to delivering evidence-based interventions tailored to each client’s unique needs, Kim utilises therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), parenting skills, and family therapy.
Kim is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment that fosters self-confidence and personal growth. With a client-centered approach, she ensures that clients feel supported and empowered at every step of their journey.
Clinical Psychology Registrar
Kate McCumstie
BA PSYCH (HONS); MPSYCH (CLINICAL)
Kate is a skilled psychologist supporting children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma, PTSD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and depression. She is especially passionate about helping adolescents and young adults navigate these challenges while fostering growth and self-acceptance.
Kate prioritises creating a safe, collaborative therapeutic environment, empowering clients to build self-awareness and overall well-being. She specialises in neuro-affirming, trauma-informed care and has extensive experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, helping them harness their strengths while addressing challenges.
Her evidence-based approaches are strength-based and tailored to each client’s needs. She utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Kate also offers comprehensive and neuro-diverse affirming assessments.
Registered Psychologist
Edward Gallagher
BA PSYCH (HONS)
Ed is a compassionate and skilled psychologist with extensive experience supporting individuals across the lifespan navigating depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, grief, and loss.
With a special interest in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, Ed values creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging therapy environment. Using a holistic and highly personalised approach, Ed empowers clients to recognise their strengths, embrace their values, and work through life’s difficult challenges with resilience and confidence.
Ed provides evidence-based, tailored support to meet each client's unique needs. He draws from a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Dedicated to helping clients achieve personal growth and well-being, Ed is committed to fostering a therapeutic space where individuals feel supported and understood.
Practice Manager
Kathy Howden
Kathy is an accomplished professional with 14+ years of experience in mental health care management and administration.
With a deep understanding of clinical operations and client care, she has been instrumental in streamlining practices to enhance client experiences and outcomes, ensuring that the practice adheres to the highest standards of psychological care.
Her dedication to maintaining a supportive environment for both clients and clinicians has been fundamental in fostering a culture of empathy and professionalism.
Kathy’s philosophy is to provide the highest quality of client care in an environment where people feel safe and comfortable.
Kathy is an important part of bridging the gap between clinicians and the administrative side of practice, making her a valuable member of the Wise Mind Psychology Newcastle community.