At Kincumber Psychology Practice our client-centred caring approach starts with listening carefully to you, your story, your unique experiences, and your therapy goals. Psychologists at Kincumber Psychology Practice are highly trained and skilled clinicians with many years of training and experience. Together, we will collaborate with your strengths and wisdom to provide you with the best evidence-based tailored treatment plan.
“Your mental wellbeing matters deeply to us at Kincumber Psychology, and we feel privileged to guide you toward lasting positive change.”
Registered Psychologist & Director
At Kincumber Psychology Practice, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy empowering individuals across the Central Coast to achieve lasting positive wellbeing. We are committed to creating a personable and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and respected throughout every stage of their mental health treatment.
Through personalised care, professional insight, and genuine connection, Kincumber Psychology Practice supports each client in building resilience, navigating life’s challenges, and moving forward with clarity and confidence. Our highly trained and experienced clinicians strive to provide quality, evidence based clinical interventions and support, promoting psychological wellbeing, self-empowerment, and meaningful change.
Our independent psychologists at Kincumber Psychology Practice provide individualised, tailored, evidence-based psychological treatment and interventions for a wide range of mental health conditions and psychological disorders.
A biopsychosocial treatment approach taking into consideration lifestyle, diet, health, sleep, medication and other varying factors are combined with a range of contemporary, evidence-based treatments targeting symptoms of mood and depressive disorders.
A biopsychosocial treatment approach taking into consideration lifestyle, diet, health, sleep, medication and other varying factors are combined with a range of contemporary, evidence-based treatments targeting symptoms of anxiety disorders.
A biopsychosocial treatment approach taking into consideration lifestyle, diet, health, sleep, medication and other varying factors are combined with a range of contemporary, evidence-based treatments targeting panic and phobic disorders. CBT with Graded/hierarchical, imaginal, and interceptive exposures tasks are tailored specific to the presenting individual phobia or difficulty.
Grief is a natural universally experienced emotional response to loss, especially the loss of someone or something important to us. It can involve a wide range of feelings like sadness, anger, confusion, guilt, denial, or even relief. Loss isn't just about death—it can also reflect the end of a relationship, loss of health, a job, a pet, or any significant life stage change. Processing grief is not a lineal experience, but rather a deeply personal one where healing takes different paths for different people.
Guidance in navigating challenges in personal, family, or workplace relationships, with a focus on communication, respect, and connection.
A cognitive and behavioural therapy approach taking into consideration lifestyle, diet, health, sleep, medication and other varying factors are combined with a range of contemporary, evidence-based treatments targeting obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours.
Specialised psychological interventions incorporating a multidisciplined approach including but not limited to Psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and mindfulness activities to promote understanding, confidence, recovery from physiological and psychological impact of functional brain changes.
Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy incorporating first-line treatments such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), relaxation and mindfulness training with supportive strategies to manage day to day impact of PTSD symptoms.
A cognitive and behavioural therapy approach taking into consideration lifestyle, diet, health, sleep, medication and other varying factors are combined with a range of contemporary, evidence-based treatments targeting simple/complex, vocal and motor tics. Relaxation training and mindfulness skills building.
Psychological support for eating disorders and eating disordered cognitions incorporating a multidisciplinary approach utilizing CBT-ED (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders), family engagement where helpful, nutritional support and guidance (external), relaxation and mindfulness skills building.
A cognitive and behavioural therapy approach taking into consideration lifestyle, diet, health, sleep, medication and other varying factors are combined with a range of contemporary, evidence-based treatments to promote restorative sustainable sleep patterns. Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnias (CBT-I) is the first line highly effective treatment focussing on sleep hygiene education, stimulus control, sleep restriction, and relaxation exercises.
Chronic pain is influenced not only by physical factors but also by emotional, cognitive, and behavioural patterns. Psychological therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Biofeedback & Relaxation Training, and Pain Psychoeducation help individuals manage pain, reduce distress, and improve quality of life.
Support for psychological injuries related to workplace stress, trauma, or accidents, including care under CTP and Workers' Compensation Schemes. Collaborative care to promote return to pre-injury fitness and employment.
Assessments and therapy for neurodiverse individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Disabilities, and Learning Disorders, with a focus on promoting strengths and independence, skills building, emotional regulation, and support strategies.
Connecting, relating, empathising, and communicating our emotional experiences is central to the human experience. Whilst relationships positively enrich our human experiences, they also can present challenges where criticism, contempt, defensiveness, withdrawal, and hurt can perpetuate pain and suffering. It is in this space that couples therapy can significantly strengthen and deepen our understanding of each other, repairing and promoting love, kindness, friendship and intimacy. At KPP, core couples therapy interventions incorporate a range of evidence-based treatment such as The Gottman Method, Emotion focussed therapy, and Cognitive and Behaviour therapy.
Our psychologists are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care, drawing on a range of clinically proven therapeutic approaches tailored to meet individual client needs:
A structured, goal-oriented approach for addressing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
A mindfulness-based therapy focused on psychological flexibility and values-driven living.
Helping individuals manage intense emotions and challenges through acceptance and positive change.
Including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to support trauma recovery in a safe, client-centred manner.
Evidence-based approach facilitating healing, helping individuals understand and integrate the various parts of themselves to promote internal harmony and wellbeing.
Helping individuals identify and change long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaviour often known as "schemas."
Evidence-based approach focusing on improving relationships and communication patterns to support emotional wellbeing.
To enhance present-moment awareness, emotional regulation, and wellbeing.
A future-oriented, strengths-based approach to fostering practical change.
A structured, client-centred framework for supporting individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Evidence-based relationship therapy focused on improving communication, intimacy, and connection.
Including evidence-based programmes such as Cool Kids, Chilled, and Action, targeting anxiety, emotional regulation, and social skills.
