NEWCASTLE ANXIETY CLINIC
17 Bolton St Newcastle NSW
About Us
Newcastle Anxiety Clinic was founded on the principle of providing people with an individualised service of the highest of quality. We have chosen to focus on the treatment of a subset of mental health difficulties so that people can be confident that they are receiving the most appropriate treatment. Our clinicians have extensive experience working with people with anxiety related difficulties and are well trained in some of the best evidence-based therapies for anxiety.
Our Approach
We operate under the assumption that each person is different, with a set of unique experiences, challenges, and coping styles. By taking this view, our clinicians ensure that they take the time to understand a person’s current circumstances as well as their individual history. We appreciate that although two people may present with quite similar symptoms, the underlying processes may be quite different. Our experience allows us to be well-versed in these different processes, and our training in different therapeutic modalities allows us to strategically match treatment strategies to these underlying factors.
What We Treat
Generalized anxiety/excessive worry
Obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviours
Panic
Health Anxiety
Perfectionism
Social Anxiety
Specific Phobia
Stress and non-specific anxiety
PTSD
Workplace stress and burnout
Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
Self-esteem difficulties
Adjustment difficulties
Non-anxiety related issues that we treat:
Low mood and Depression
Grief and bereavement
Life transitions
Our Team of Newcastle Psychologists
Luke Brock - Clinical Psychologist
Luke is a Clinical Psychologist with experience providing individual and group therapy for adults experiencing a range of difficulties. He has a particular interest in working with people who are having difficulties with anxiety, stress, or low mood. Luke has experience working in diverse settings across both public and private sectors. He has previously worked at the Westmead Hospital Anxiety Clinic, The Blackdog Institute, Wesley Mission Hospital, and Think Clinical Psychologists.
Luke appreciates idiosyncrasies and strives to tailor interventions to the individual needs of his clients. He uses an evidence-based and collaborative approach to treatment, and attempts to practice in a genuine manner to help clients feel comfortable in sharing their experiences. Luke is dedicated to ensuring that sessions are as useful as possible. He attempts to balance sessions in a way whereby clients are provided with increased insight into their concerns, as well as opportunities to learn and practice new skills.
Luke draws from a range of evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and works to ensure that the skills he introduces are functional and applicable to everyday life. He is committed to ongoing professional development, engages in regular supervision, and is up to date with the latest science and evidence-based treatments in psychology.
Luke obtained his Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He has full registration as a Psychologist (PSY0002167003) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). He holds memberships with the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and the Anxiety Practitioners Network (APN).
If you would like to book an appointment with Luke, please click here to fill out our enquiry form.