Your circumstances come first
We take time to understand your concerns, relationships and day-to-day life. With children and teenagers, we discuss how parents or carers can be involved.
About CPSA · Established 2010
Psychology, closer to home.
Clinical Psychology Services Australia began with a local need: people in Port Stephens were travelling to Newcastle to see a clinical psychologist.
Today, we offer therapy and assessment for children, teenagers and adults at our Medowie and Wyee clinics, and through telehealth.
Our beginnings
A local practice, built around a local need.
Getting help already asks a lot of someone. Laura wanted people in her community to be able to see a clinical psychologist without having to travel to Newcastle.
2010
Opening the doors in Port Stephens
On 1 July 2010, Laura opened Port Stephens Clinical Psychology Services. Heavily pregnant at the time, she began practising a few days a week.
2019
Reaching the Central Coast
Central Coast Clinical Psychology Services began at Hamlyn Terrace Community Centre, where Laura started offering appointments to the surrounding community.
Today
One team across two communities
The practices came together as Clinical Psychology Services Australia. With a permanent clinic in Wyee alongside Medowie, our team supports people across Port Stephens, the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie.
What this means for you
Room to be heard.
Help you can understand.
You might be looking for support through a difficult time, or trying to understand something that has been affecting you or your child for years. We start with what has brought you here.
Evidence informs the work
Our psychologists draw on evidence-based approaches and work with you on a plan that fits your needs. We explain what we recommend and why.
Differences are treated with respect
Our approach is trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming. That means considering your experiences and recognising strengths and support needs, rather than expecting everyone to think or respond in the same way.
You know what happens next
We discuss how sessions work, confidentiality and its limits, and the next steps. Our reception team can help with practical questions about appointments, fees and referrals.
The people behind CPSA
Experience shared across the team.
Laura brings more than 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, children and families.
Her clinical work is grounded in attachment theory and trauma-informed practice. As a Board-approved supervisor, she also supports psychologists and provisional psychologists through supervision and mentoring.
That teaching role is part of life at CPSA. Experienced clinicians work alongside emerging psychologists, with supervision and ongoing professional development supporting their practice.
Our team has different areas of interest, age groups and approaches. You can read their profiles to get a sense of who might suit you, or ask reception for help choosing.
Get to know our psychologists and reception team
Where you can see us
Local rooms.
A familiar team.
Visit us in person, or ask about telehealth if attending a clinic is difficult. The right option will depend on the service and your circumstances.
MedowieShop 12, 37 Ferodale Road, Medowie NSW 2318 WyeeShop 2, 131 Wyee Road, Wyee NSW 2259Your next step
Tell us what you need help with.
You do not need to know which service or psychologist to choose. Start with an enquiry and our reception team can help you work out where to begin.