Olivia Liew is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychologist based in Newtown, NSW. She works out of Suite 211 at RPA Medical Centre, 100 Carillon Avenue, Newtown.
Olivia’s appointments are built around talking things through in a calm, practical way. In many cases, people come in because they’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just worn down by day-to-day stress. Therapy can also help when anxiety or low mood starts to take over, or when things at home feel tense and hard to manage.
Her work includes individual therapy sessions for people who want support with anxiety and depression. If you’ve been dealing with worrying thoughts, feeling flat, or struggling to cope, that’s the kind of space she helps with. Sessions focus on what’s happening for you right now, and then looking at what could make things feel more manageable.
Olivia also offers couples counselling. At times, relationships can hit rough patches, even when both people are trying. Therapy can give couples a clearer way to talk, reduce the back-and-forth, and work on patterns that keep getting in the way. The goal is usually to help you understand each other better and feel more steady as a team.
When it comes to methods, Olivia uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). CBT is a way of looking at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It can be useful when your mind gets stuck in unhelpful loops, or when stress starts to shape your actions in ways you don’t want. You’ll often talk about real situations, not just ideas on paper.
Alongside CBT, there’s a strong focus on stress management techniques. Stress can build up quietly, then suddenly it feels like it’s everywhere. In therapy, Olivia helps people notice what ramps stress up, and what helps bring it back down. That might include planning for tough moments, learning coping skills, and building habits that support you over time.
Olivia aims to keep things straightforward. Therapy isn’t about pushing through no matter what, or pretending everything is fine. It’s more about making sense of what’s going on, and putting small, realistic changes in place. If you’re looking for support with anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship stress, you can find an appointment at RPA Medical Centre in Newtown.