Adam McMahon is a psychologist based in Newtown, NSW. He works from Suite 211 at the RPA Medical Centre, 100 Carillon Avenue, Newtown NSW 2042.
Adam offers counselling sessions for people who are dealing with tough mental health days. In many cases, he helps with anxiety and depression, including when stress has been building for a while. Sessions are also used to work on practical stress management, so you can cope better at home and work.
For anxiety and depression, Adam often uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). CBT can help you spot patterns in the way you think, feel, and respond. It also looks at what you can do differently day to day, not just talk about what’s happened. Over time, that can make things feel more manageable.
When it comes to children, Adam provides behavioural therapy for children. This kind of support focuses on changes that can help a child feel safer, cope with emotions, and handle everyday challenges. Parents and carers may be involved in ways that support the strategies at home, depending on the situation.
Adam also uses therapy for stress. That might include working through what triggers stress for you, and then building simple steps you can use when things start to feel like too much. At times, it’s about learning new routines. Other times, it’s about figuring out what’s getting in the way so progress sticks.
The tone in sessions is calm and down to earth. Adam aims to make space for what you’re going through, and then work out what helps most for your situation. You don’t need to have the perfect words before you come in. It can start with what feels hardest right now, and go from there.
If you’re looking for support in Newtown, Adam’s practice is set up for counselling and structured therapy, including CBT and behavioural therapy for children. If you’re unsure what might fit, you can discuss your needs at the appointment and talk through options for the next steps.