“You can’t stop the waves but you can learn to surf”

Jon Kabat-Zinn

Services

**October 2024 - Naomi has availability for new clients in late October.

Naomi Newton does not offer after hours or emergency/crisis service. In case of emergency, please call 000 or attend your nearest hospital emergency department immediately.

Naomi enjoys working with kids and young adults, and has a special interest and additional training in assessment and treatment for Tourette’s Syndrome, motor & vocal tics, OCD, and ADHD across the lifespan.

 

Children

Naomi Newton sees children aged 5 years and over. Consent from both parents is required in order for services to be provided.

Common childhood issues:

  • anger

  • anxiety (including separation anxiety, social anxiety, and performance anxiety)

  • worry

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • selective mutism

  • tics (motor & vocal)

  • Tourette’s Syndrome (TS)

  • impulsive behaviours (ADHD)

  • sleep problems

  • body focussed repetitive behaviours (eg hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting)

  • Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

  • school refusal

  • general problem solving & coping skills

Young People

Naomi Newton sees teens and young people up to 25 years.

Common issues for young people:

  • depression

  • anxiety

  • worry

  • sleep problems

  • tics (motor & vocal)

  • functional tics (functional neurological disorder)

  • Tourette’s Syndrome (TS)

  • Tourettic OCD

  • body focussed repetitive behaviours (eg hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting)

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • school/study related stress

Adults

Naomi Newton can also see adults with the below concerns:

Please note, Naomi Newton does not provide assessment or reports for court/legal purposes.

If you would like further information or to inquire about making an appointment for yourself or your child, call 0412227455 or click below to send a message