A place where you can feel comfortable, safe and supported.
Dr Shanna Logan
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (she/her)
Shanna is a clinical psychologist dedicated to perinatal mental health. She takes a warm and engaging approach to assist families to navigate the difficulties that can arise throughout the fertility and parenting journey.
Shanna draws on therapy modalities that are person centred and emotion focused. She is trained in specialised therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), schema focused therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and circle of security parenting (COSP) program strategies. Shanna also offers couple therapy using emotionally focused therapy (EFT).
Shanna holds a Doctor of Clinical Psychology degree and PhD in cross cultural mental health engagement. She has completed specialist training in Perinatal Mental Health with the Perinatal Training Centre and is also a trained COSP Program facilitator. She is authorised to deliver non-directive pregnancy counselling, and is an AHPRA board approved supervisor.
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Preconception, including fertility issues
Fertility treatment, Fertility preservation and oncofertility
Pregnancy; including high risk and medical complications
Perinatal loss and grief
Depression, anxiety and mood disorders
Birth trauma
Premature Birth
Parent-infant attachment
Infants, Toddlers and Parenting
Father and non-birthing partner related distress and adjustment
Couple relationship / conflict
Supervision within perinatal psychology
Available: Monday - Thursday
50-minute Appointment Fee: $250
A Medicare rebate of $145.25 applies when referred under a Mental Health Care Plan
Alison Brown
PERINATAL THERAPIST (she/her)
Alison is a gentle and compassionate therapist with a special interest in supporting mothers, fathers and babies.
With a calm and steady presence, Alison brings warmth, compassion and validation alongside practical, evidence-based strategies. She supports families to prepare for pregnancy, adjust to parenthood, navigate relationship changes and gently process birth and early parenting experiences.
Alison is an endorsed mental health occupational therapist with specialist training in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health, and is a trained Circle of Security™ facilitator. Alongside her work at Newcastle Perinatal Place, she is also a perinatal clinician with the Gidget Foundation, where she provides specialist perinatal counselling to parents, including those navigating pregnancy or birth-related loss.
She provides flexible support through in-clinic appointments, telehealth and home visits to best meet the needs of families.
Wherever you are on your parenting journey, Alison offers a supportive space to begin.
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Preconception and fertility issues
Pregnancy concerns, including unplanned, high-risk and medical complications
Perinatal loss and grief
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
Preparation for birth and parenthood
Premature birth and NICU/SCN
Birth trauma
Regulation challenges and sensory overwhelm
Parent-infant attachment, and co-occupation concerns (e.g. bonding, feeding, resting, playing)
Infant and toddler concerns
Difficulty with activities of daily living in pregnancy, postpartum and after loss
Adjustment to parenthood
Occupational imbalance and deprivation, including maternal bedrest and social isolation
Return to work concerns
In-Clinic Appointments: Thursday and Friday
Home Appointments: Wednesday and Friday
~ Newcastle clients only ~
60-minute Appointment Fee: $195
A Medicare rebate of $87.25 applies when referred under a Mental Health Care Plan
Emily Fraser
PERINATAL PSYCHOLOGIST (she/her)
Emily is a warm and nurturing psychologist with a special interest in perinatal mental health. She provides support to women and partners throughout the entire perinatal and early parenting journey, including those undergoing fertility treatment and families who have experienced perinatal loss.
Emily understands the challenges that can arise when trying to grow and raise family, and therefore provides a supportive and safe place for expectant and new parents to navigate through the life-changing journey of becoming parents.
She brings a flexible approach to evidence-based practice by drawing on various therapy modalities such as CBT, EMDR, ACT and circle of security strategies. Emily has also completed specialist training in Perinatal Mental Health and is a trained Parenthood and Family Relationship Guide with Becoming Us.
In addition to her perinatal work, Emily is a Principal Master Instructor of Mental Health First Aid.
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Women with ADHD (diagnosed or self-identified)
Depression, anxiety and mood disorders during the perinatal period
Perinatal Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Preconception, pregnancy planning and fertility issues
Pregnancy, including high risk and medical complications
Miscarriage and perinatal loss
Preparation for birth and parenthood
Postpartum adjustment issues
Relationships
Birth trauma
Parent-infant attachment
Infants, Toddlers and Parenting
Navigating the transition back to work after having children
Available: Wednesday - Friday
50-minute Appointment Fee: $210
A Medicare rebate of $98.95 applies when referred under a Mental Health Care Plan
Jade Fisher
CLIENT INTAKE & ADMINISTRATION (he/him)
Jade is our skilled and approachable force behind the scenes who keeps everything running smoothly. As our dedicated admin, he helps manage bookings, reminders, paperwork, and general enquiries, always with care, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of allied health.
If you’ve received a helpful email, a timely follow-up, or had someone go the extra mile to make things easier, chances are, it was Jade. His goal is to ensure every part of your experience feels organised, respectful, and stress-free.
Although Jade isn’t based in our practice, he’s an essential part of our team, working remotely from beautiful Tasmania. Whether you need help with finding the right clinician, making bookings, paperwork, or general admin support, Jade is just a call or email away.
Available: Monday - Friday
Allied Health Therapists
Newcastle Perinatal Place hosts a collective of like-minded Allied Health therapists who share core values and a passion for working with others to achieve their goals.
Current services offered in our practice include adult psychology, child and adolescent psychology, dietetics, mental health occupational therapy, acupuncture, and couples therapy.
Meet The Collective
Lisa Watson
ACCREDITED PRACTICING DIETITIAN
Sarah James
PSYCHOLOGIST & COUPLES THERAPIST
Nikki Alchin
MENTAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Renae Wallis
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr Jolene Azzopardi
ACUPUNCTURIST