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).

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.

Available: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Appointment Fee: $240

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

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 

Emily Fraser

PERINATAL PSYCHOLOGIST (she/her)

Emily is a warm and nurturing psychologist with a special interest in perinatal and infant mental health. She provides support to individuals and families 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 her clients to navigate through their experiences to create meaningful change.

She brings a flexible approach to evidence-based practice by drawing on various therapy modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (AF-EMDR), and circle of security parenting (COSP) strategies. Emily has completed specialist training in Perinatal Mental Health with the Perinatal Training Centre and is also authorised to deliver non-directive pregnancy counselling.

Available: Wednesday - Saturday

Appointment Fee: $200

A Medicare rebate of $96.65 applies when referred under a Mental Health Care Plan

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

  • Preconception, including fertility issues

  • Fertility treatment

  • Pregnancy; including high risk and medical complications

  • Unplanned pregnancy

  • Perinatal loss and grief

  • Depression, anxiety and mood disorders during the perinatal period

  • Perinatal OCD

  • Psychological preparation for birth and parenthood

  • Birth trauma

  • Premature birth

  • Parent-infant attachment

  • Adjustment issues

  • Infants, Toddlers and Parenting

  • Return to work concerns

Georgina Draxler

PERINATAL PSYCHOLOGIST (she/her)

Georgina is a registered psychologist dedicated to supporting individuals and families during the perinatal period. She is passionate about helping clients navigate the challenges of infertility, loss, grief, birth trauma, and parenting confidence. With a warm and empathetic approach, Georgina tailors’ therapy to meet each client's unique needs, aiming to create a safe and empowering environment.

Georgina is experienced in providing neuro-affirming support to autistic and ADHD individuals. She approaches therapy with a person-centred and trauma-informed approach, employing a variety of therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Schema Therapy. 

Georgina has completed specialist training in Perinatal Mental Health through the Perinatal Training Centre and has experience in the Tuning into Kids program. She is also authorised to deliver non-directive pregnancy counselling, offering comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to each client’s journey.

Available: Tuesday

Appointment Fee: $200

A Medicare rebate of $96.65 applies when referred under a Mental Health Care Plan

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

  • ADHD

  • Adjustment issues

  • Autism

  • Birth trauma

  • Depression and anxiety during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum

  • Father and non-birthing partner-related distress and adjustment

  • Fertility treatment

  • Infants, toddlers, and parenting confidence

  • Parent-infant attachment

  • Perinatal loss and grief

  • Premature birth

  • Primary and secondary Infertility

  • OCD

Other Perinatal and Paediatric Services

At Newcastle Perinatal Place we seek to provide access to a range of perinatal and paediatric services, to allow wholistic care during conception, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting.

We are currently on the lookout for further services to offer our community, such as couples therapy, social work, massage therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and dietetics.

If you are a practicing clinician and looking to rent a space, we would love to hear from you.