Empowering minds,
Strengthening communities.
Supporting the wellbeing of children, families and professionals with therapeutic services and specialised training programs.
Welcome to
New Way Psychology
New Way Psychology, based in Newcastle, NSW, Australia, empowers individuals and communities through specialized programs and therapeutic services. Led by Director Nathan Dearing, our mission is to support the social, emotional, and psychological well-being of children, families, educators, and mental health professionals.
Our services include the acclaimed Circle of Security® Program for educators and childcare workers, board-approved clinical supervision, and evidence-based therapeutic training. Our approach is grounded in a thorough understanding of human development, attachment theory, and effective intervention strategies.
Circle of Security® Program
The world-renowned Circle of Security Program® (COSP®) equips teachers, carers, and parents to nurture secure, emotionally safe relationships with children. Research shows that emotionally secure children build healthy relationships, have higher self-esteem, solve problems better, and perform better at school.
Attachment theory pioneer John Bowlby emphasised the importance of intimate attachments. Research supports that secure relationships around a child lead to numerous psychological and emotional benefits into adulthood.
This impactful program, used globally, has transformed the lives of many. New Way Psychology pioneers COSP® in Australia, offering training to equip educational professionals with the tools to create the healthiest environments for children.
Services
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At New Way Psychology, we are dedicated to fostering secure attachments and promoting healthy relationships with children for educators, caregivers, and parents. That's why we proudly facilitate the Circle of Security - Classroom® (COS-C®), an evidence-based intervention designed to enhance educator’s understanding of the children's emotional needs and strengthen their relationship. Through a series of engaging and interactive sessions, our skilled therapists guide educators in recognizing and responding to the children's emotional cues, thereby promoting secure attachment and supporting a strong foundation for lifelong emotional well-being.
By participating in the Circle of Security Program at New Way Psychology, childcare workers can develop the skills and insights needed to teach and support the children in their care with confidence and compassion. Participants have reported deeply enriching benefits professionally and personally, with the lives and outcomes of countless children being improved.
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At New Way Psychology, we are dedicated to equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to support the well-being and development of children. We offer tailored programs designed for educators, childcare workers and other professionals working with children and families. Our training sessions cover a wide range of topics, including childhood development, attachment theory, behaviour management, and effective communication strategies.
Whether you're a teacher seeking to enhance your classroom practices, a childcare provider looking to deepen your understanding of child psychology, or a professional looking to enhance your clinical practice, our training programs provide valuable insights and practical tools to empower you in your role.
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Clinical supervision is a cornerstone of professional development for those in the mental health field. At New Way Psychology, we understand the importance of continuous growth and development. Our experienced supervisors support provisional psychologists and other mental health clinicians enhance their clinical skills, deepen their theoretical understanding, and refine their therapeutic techniques.
Through individual or group supervision sessions, case consultations, and ongoing feedback, we strive to foster the professional growth and confidence of our supervisees. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced clinician seeking to expand your expertise, our supervision program at New Way Psychology offers the guidance and mentorship you need to excel in your career.
Meet Nathan
Nathan Dearing
Psychologist & Director
Nathan Dearing is an Australian registered psychologist (PSY0001911846) and the Director of New Way Psychology. He is passionate about creating safe and supportive environments for young children's development. With over a decade of experience working as a registered psychologist and with two children of his own, he knows first-hand the power of therapeutic work with children and has seen countless success stories.
Nathan is particularly passionate about the Circle of Security Program® (COSP®), which he believes has the power to change the future of all young children. Acknowledging particularly that educators and childcare professionals, alongside parents, play a significant part in childhood development and deserve to be equipped with the best knowledge, resources, and training to maximize outcomes for children in their care.
“There is no such thing as just a child, there is a child AND someone.”
— Donald Winnicott
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New Way Psychology offers comprehensive services, including the transformative Circle of Security Program® (COSP®). We enrich the lives of children, caregivers, and educators, equipping them with tools for happier, healthier lives and better educational outcomes.
Contact us to learn more about our services and training. Our team is ready to assist you.
Providing support to clients in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and the broader Hunter Region. Our services extend nationwide through a secure virtual platform, ensuring accessibility and convenience for all valued clients across Australia.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to the elders both past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia. We must always remember that under the concrete and asphalt this land is, was and always will be traditional Aboriginal land.
