Book an Intake Call
To book an intake call, please use the form provided just below and select a time for me to call you, or scroll down to the contact form to send me an email about your enquiry and I will get back to you.
Contact Form
If you have any questions or would like to reach out for more information, please use the contact form below to send me an email. I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Alex Harley Counselling & Psychotherapy
Office address:
Private residence, Wallsend
Newcastle, NSW 2287
(Address will be shared privately)
5 Redleaf Avenue, Suites 4 & 5,
Wahroonga, NSW 2087
If you’re feeling drawn to this work, I welcome you to reach out - I’d love to hear from you.
Please note, I Am Not an Emergency Service
Please note that I am not an emergency service and cannot provide immediate crisis intervention. If you are in an emergency situation, please call 000 for urgent assistance from police, ambulance, or fire services. If you need additional support, the following agencies and helplines may be helpful based on your needs.
While I do not provide crisis support, I work with individuals who want ongoing therapeutic support beyond immediate crisis intervention.
If you are currently in crisis, the following services may be a better immediate option:
Crisis & Emergency Mental Health Support
🚨 Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance) – 000 (24/7)
📞 Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention)
📞 Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467 (For those experiencing suicidal thoughts or supporting someone at risk)
📞 Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 (Support for anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns)
🧠 NSW Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511 (24/7 support for mental health concerns and referrals)
Trauma & Abuse Support
🛑 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732 (24/7 support for sexual assault, domestic, and family violence)
📞 Blue Knot Foundation – 1300 657 380 (Support for adult survivors of childhood trauma and complex PTSD)
🏡 Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491 (Support for men experiencing or using family violence)
🔹 When to Call These Services: If you need immediate safety planning, legal referrals, or support with family/domestic violence situations.
💡 How My Work Aligns: I provide long-term therapy for trauma recovery to help integrate past experiences, rebuild trust in relationships, and process emotional wounds at your own pace.
Support for Neurodivergent Adults
🧩 Autism Connect – 1300 308 699 (Support and resources for autistic adults, parents, and carers)
🧠 ADHD Foundation – www.adhdfoundation.org.au (Support and advocacy for ADHD adults)
💻 Amaze – www.amaze.org.au (Resources for autism diagnosis, workplace, and mental health support)
🔹 When to Use These Services: If you're looking for diagnostic assessments, workplace accommodations, or community support for neurodivergence.
💡 How My Work Aligns: I offer neurodivergent-affirming therapy that embraces different ways of thinking, feeling, and processing the world.
Relationship & Family Support
💔 Relationships Australia – 1300 364 277 (Counselling & mediation for relationship and family challenges)
👶 Child Protection Helpline – 132 111 (Report child abuse or neglect in NSW)
📞 Parentline NSW – 1300 130 052 (Support for parents and carers navigating family challenges)
🔹 When to Use These Services: If you're in a relationship crisis, experiencing family breakdown, or need mediation services.
💡 How My Work Aligns: I specialise in attachment-focused therapy for individuals who want to explore relationship patterns, heal past wounds, and develop healthier connections. While I don’t provide couples therapy, I can support individuals working through relational difficulties.
LGBTQ+ Mental Health & Support Services
🌈 QLife – 1800 184 527 (LGBTQ+ peer support & crisis counselling)
🏳️🌈 Twenty10 – www.twenty10.org.au (Support for LGBTQ+ young people and adults)
🔹 When to Use These Services: If you're in urgent distress regarding gender identity, coming out, or discrimination and need immediate peer support.
💡 How My Work Aligns: My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming, and I work with individuals exploring identity, belonging, and self-acceptance in a non-judgmental space.
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Mental Health Support
💊 Alcohol & Drug Information Service (ADIS) – 1800 250 015 (Support for substance use concerns)
💻 Head to Health – www.headtohealth.gov.au (Online mental health resources & therapist directories)
💡 MindSpot – www.mindspot.org.au (Free online therapy & mental health courses)
🔹 When to Use These Services: If you’re looking for self-guided mental health tools, substance use support, or free online therapy options.
💡 How My Work Aligns: I provide depth-oriented therapy for individuals navigating addiction, burnout, existential concerns, and personal growth.