Welcome

Thank you for landing here. I'm Tanya Jarrett, a psychologist from Newcastle.  With over 19 years of experience as a psychologist, I've been privileged to walk alongside many people who want to make positive changes.

What can I tell you about me? 

Firstly, I'll let you know that I'm not going to tell you that after seeing me, everything will be wonderful and tomorrow will be a fantastic new day. That's just not my style. I absolutely believe in a positive attitude but I won't make you believe that everything will be better just by thinking positively.  I will help you take steps, big or small, towards living a life according to your values: the things that matter to you. This may mean facing some difficult experiences and some hard work, but whatever you decide to work on, my approach will be "your goals are my goals". I'm very happy to challenge you or work at your pace: this is your choice. 

Secondly, although I'm a psychologist who provides psychological therapy and assessments, I believe in taking a holistic approach to your mental health and wellbeing. Improving your mental health is more than learning new skills from your psychologist. I will consider all aspects of your health and help you to work out if other parts of your life, your physical health, your nutrition, medical conditions, medications and other things need more attention. If you have other things going on in your body or life that could impact on your mood and overall wellbeing I'll help you figure out what to do, how to do it and who else you might see to support you.

Thirdly, I will use my experience and training to help you achieve your goals; so that it doesn't always feel like your health and wellbeing  is a constant uphill battle. I am trained and experienced in utilising in a variety of therapeutic modalities and would describe my approach as mostly eclectic. The therapeutic approach I take depends on many factors such as your personality, your symptoms, your life circumstances and your choice. I'll only use therapies that are evidence based, the ones we know do make a difference.

Contact me to see how I can help.