If you would like to book an appointment online, please follow the links below to schedule an appointment with your preferred psychologist.
This booking service is available for both new and existing clients of Esteem Psychology.
Please note that we will contact you via the mobile or email address you provide in order to confirm your appointment.
Your booking is not final until the psychologist has contacted you to confirm your selected time.
BA (Psych), MA Psych (Clin), MAPS
Liz Ditton is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience in clinical practice. Liz has worked extensively with both adults and children with a wide range of presenting difficulties, both in the public and private sectors. Most recently, Liz has worked as the Service Manager for the largest generalist psychology service within Hunter New England Local Health District, and she returns to Esteem Psychology with a broad understanding of the psychological needs of the local community.
Liz has expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based interventions, and Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT). She has also trained in a range of other therapies, including Positive Psychology, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, etc.
Liz has a longstanding personal interest in occupational burnout prevention and management, and has conducted research and training in this area. She has an interest in working with individuals to optimise their capacity to deal with workplace stressors, and to build a positive connection between their work and personal values.
Please note that Liz is not currently accepting new referrals via the online booking page. Please only use the online booking page if you are a current client. If you have a new referral to see Liz, please phone 4926 4198 to check for availability.
BSc (Psych), MA Psych (Clin)
Brendon Knott is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience working with a broad range of complex psychological difficulties including depression, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, trauma, grief, adjustment and interpersonal issues, chronic health issues and many others. Brendon works from a functional contextual perspective, using mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioural therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Brendon is also an experienced trainer and lecturer. He has lectured at Macquarie University, and currently presents lectures on ACT and Functional Contextual Therapies to both undergraduate and postgraduate Psychology students at the University of Newcastle. Brendon is locally recognised as an expert in ACT, and provides advanced training workshops to Psychologists and other health professionals in Newcastle, Sydney and rural New South Wales. Brendon also provides clinical supervision to Psychologists, and these services are currently available upon request.
Please note that Brendon is temporarily not accepting new referrals.
BSc (Psych), MA Psych (Clin), MAPS
Ailie O’Flaherty is a Clinical Psychologist with over 16 years’ experience in clinical practice. Ailie has worked in a wide range of health settings involving adults, adolescents and children. The presenting issues of clients have included depression, anxiety, eating disorders, school refusal, sexual identity issues, behavioural disorders, trauma, workplace stress and relationship issues. Her private practice has involved collaboration with various organisations including Victims of Crime, return to work providers, EAP, school counsellors as well as individuals referred by General Practitioners.
Ailie has expertise in a number of evidence based therapies including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She has also trained in a range of other evidence based therapies, including Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness, etc.
BA (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), MAPS, MCCLP
Stephen is a registered clinical psychologist who has 25 years’ experience working with a range of young adults and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. He has worked in both public and private settings and spent many years working within the University Counselling Service at The University of Newcastle.
Stephen has a keen interest in helping his clients develop strategies to build psychological resilience essential for coping with the difficult times in life. He has experience working with a broad range of presentations and issues, such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, men’s issues, adjustment and life transition issues, particularly relating to the life of a university student.
Stephen utilizes a range of evidence-based approaches, incorporating strategies from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based approaches (MBSR, MiCBT).
Stephen welcomes a collaborative engagement with his clients helping them develop the strategies they need in order to live a fulfilled and value-driven life, leading to meaningful change in their daily lives.