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  • About
    • About Us
    • Meet The Team
    • Contact
  • Services
    • All Services
    • Parenting Support
    • Professional Services
    • NDIS Support
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  • Fees & Info
    • Fees & Funding
    • New Clients / FAQ
    • Cancellation Policy
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Mental Wellness Counselling in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

Mental Wellness Counselling in Newcastle and Lake MacquarieMental Wellness Counselling in Newcastle and Lake MacquarieMental Wellness Counselling in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

NEWCASTLE · LAKE MACQUARIE · ONLINE & TELEHEALTH AUSTRALIA-WIDE

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Supporting Children, Teens, Adults & Families

Seeing the whole person, honouring every story, and creating space for healing, growth and meaningful change.   

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Life can feel overwhelming sometimes

People don’t come to counselling because life is simple. They come because they’re juggling children, work, relationships, caring responsibilities, separation, grief, finances, trauma, ADHD, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression—or simply trying to keep their head above water. Sometimes it can feel like you’re carrying everything, all at once.  Counselling won’t make life's challenges disappear, but it can give you the space to make sense of what’s happening, feel heard, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence and support.


You don't need to have the right words. You don't need to have everything figured out. That's what we're here for. 

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Who We Support

Adults & Mental Health

Children & Young People

Children & Young People

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We support adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, life changes, and other mental health challenges through our Individual Counselling and Therapy Services in Newcastle. Additionally, we offer Family Counselling and Parenting Support in Newcastle, along with Child and Adolescent Counselling in Newcastle and Counselling services in Lake Macquarie and Newcastle.

Children & Young People

Children & Young People

Children & Young People

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We provide support for toddlers, children, teens, and young people experiencing big emotions, behavioral challenges, anxiety, neurodivergence, or difficult life experiences through our Child and Adolescent Counselling Newcastle services. Additionally, we offer Counseling Lake Macquarie and Family Counselling and Parenting Support Newcastle to cater to various needs. For those seeking one-on-one support, our Individual Counselling and Therapy Services Newcastle are also available.

Parents & Parenting

Children & Young People

The Perinatal Period

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We offer practical, compassionate, evidence-based, and attachment-focused support for parents navigating challenges in parenting, child and toddler behaviour, and relationships with their children and teens. Our Family Counselling and Parenting Support in Newcastle, along with our Child and Adolescent Counselling in Newcastle and Counselling Lake Macquarie, provide tailored solutions to meet the needs of families. Additionally, our Individual Counselling and Therapy Services in Newcastle are designed to support all parenting journeys.

The Perinatal Period

The Perinatal Period

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Experienced in delivering gentle, nurturing, evidence-based care for parents navigating pregnancy, the post-natal period, perinatal depression and anxiety, as well as post-natal depression and anxiety, birth trauma, NICU admissions, and bereavement following stillbirth, miscarriage, and neonatal death. Our services also include Child and Adolescent Counselling in Newcastle, Family Counselling and Parenting Support in Newcastle, and Individual Counselling and Therapy Services throughout Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

Families & Relationships

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We help families in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie strengthen communication and connection, navigate relationship challenges, separation, and co-parenting, and build healthier relationships through our Family Counselling and Parenting Support in Newcastle, as well as offering Child and Adolescent Counselling in Newcastle and Individual Counselling and Therapy Services in Newcastle.

Trauma, Grief & Recovery

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We offer compassionate support for individuals facing trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, as well as those dealing with family and domestic violence, sexual assault recovery, and other challenging experiences. Our skilled professionals specialize in Individual Counselling and Therapy Services in Newcastle, including Child and Adolescent Counselling in Newcastle and Counselling Lake Macquarie. We utilize EMDR and RI-EMDR techniques to promote holistic healing for both the body and mind, along with Family Counselling and Parenting Support in Newcastle.

Neurodivergent and people with disabilities

Neurodivergent and people with disabilities

Neurodivergent and people with disabilities

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Our centre offers inclusive support for neurodivergent individuals and families, including those with ADHD and Autism. We provide flexible and adaptive approaches for people experiencing learning difficulties, intellectual disability, mental illness, chronic illness, or physical disability. Our services include Child and Adolescent Counselling Newcastle, as well as Counselling Lake Macquarie and Counselling Newcastle, to cater to diverse needs. Additionally, we specialize in Family Counselling and Parenting Support Newcastle, along with Individual Counselling and Therapy Services Newcastle. Importantly, our centre is fully disability accessible, featuring accessible toilets.

Diverse Communities

Neurodivergent and people with disabilities

Neurodivergent and people with disabilities

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We specialise in providing Child and Adolescent Counselling in Newcastle and support for individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. We also warmly welcome members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our goal is to create a judgment-free, friendly environment for all, offering Family Counselling and Parenting Support in Newcastle, as well as Individual Counselling and Therapy Services in Lake Macquarie and Newcastle.

Areas We Can Help With

The Joy Circle specialises in
Anxiety, Depression & StressTrauma, PTSD & EMDRADHD, Autism & NeurodiversityParenting & Child BehaviourFamily & Relationship ChallengesSeparation & Co-ParentingPerinatal & Postnatal Mental HealthPregnancy Loss, Stillbirth & GriefFamily & Domestic ViolenceSexual Assault Self-Esteem & Identity

What to expect?

 

We know reaching out can feel daunting.

Many people have been thinking about seeking support for months—or even years—before making that first appointment.

We'll go at your pace.

There is no pressure to share more than you're ready to.

Together we'll work to:

  • Understand what's happening for you
  • Build practical skills and coping strategies
  • Strengthen relationships and communication
  • Improve emotional wellbeing
  • Create meaningful, lasting change

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Book Your Appointment Today

Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, trauma, parenting, family challenges, or simply wish for a change, we're here to assist you with our Child and Adolescent Counselling in Newcastle. 


Appointments available:


- Face-to-face Counselling in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

- Online counselling services available Australia-wide

- Telephone counselling


We also provide Family Counselling and Parenting Support in Newcastle, along with Individual Counselling and Therapy Services in Newcastle to cater to your needs.

The Joy Circle

Belmont Specialist Centre, 30 Glover St, Belmont, NSW 2280

0493 179 851

Hours (By Appointment Only)

Mon

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Tue

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Wed

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Thu

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Fri

07:30 am – 05:30 pm

Sat

Closed

Sun

Closed

The Joy Circle acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work, the lands of the Awabakal and Darkinjung peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging and recognise their contributions. We acknowledge the ongoing connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to Country, culture, and community. 


We are committed to providing a culturally safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all people. We proudly welcome people of all cultural backgrounds, faiths, genders, sexualities, abilities, family structures, and identities. We are LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodiversity affirming, and disability-friendly. 


Neurodiversity-affirming · LGBTQIA+ inclusive · Culturally safe · Trauma-informed 


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