A place where you can feel comfortable, safe and supported.

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 the Becoming Us Model.

In addition to her perinatal work, Emily is a Principal Master Instructor of Mental Health First Aid - a specialised training program focused on how to prevent, identify and respond proactively to mental health concerns.

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 $96.65 applies when referred under a Mental Health Care Plan

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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).

She has completed specialist training in Perinatal Mental Health with the Perinatal Training Centre. Shanna is also a trained COSP Program facilitator, 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 during preconception, pregnancy and postpartum
Birth trauma
Premature Birth
Parent-infant attachment
Adjustment issues
Infants, Toddlers and Parenting
Father and non-birthing partner related distress and adjustment
Couple relationship / conflict

Available: Tuesday - Thursday

50-minute Appointment Fee: $250

A Medicare rebate of $141.85 applies when referred under a Mental Health Care Plan

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Alison Brown

PERINATAL & INFANT MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (she/her)

Alison is a gentle and compassionate clinician with a special interest in supporting mothers, fathers and babies during the perinatal period. She provides a warm and connecting space for women and their families to feel safe, heard, held, and empowered.

Alison works collaboratively with soon-to-be parents, new parents, and parents with mental health concerns to strengthen their relationships with their infants, build their parenting confidence and manage the challenges of parenting. She offers in-clinic, telehealth and home-visits to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals.

Alison is an endorsed mental health occupational therapist and has over 10 years’ experience working in the public mental health sector. She utilises evidence-based therapies from an attachment-based and trauma-informed approach to support the needs of clients. She has also completed specialist training in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health with the Perinatal Training Centre, and is a trained Circle of Security Parenting program facilitator.

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

Home visits available for families located within 15km of Charlestown on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

50-minute Appointment Fee: $195

A Medicare rebate of $85.20 applies when referred under a Mental Health Care Plan

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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

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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 dietetics, mental health occupational therapy, adult psychology, couples therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy and play therapy.