Dr Shanna Logan

Location Address

Newcastle Perinatal Place
1A Chapman St
Charlestown NSW 2290
Ph: (02) 4072 1632
Fax: (02) 8313 5749

Dr Shanna Logan
Clinical Psychologist

BA/ B.Sci (Psych) Hons 1, D. Clin Psych/ PhD

Shanna is a clinical psychologist dedicated to perinatal mental health; from fertility and conception, through to postpartum and early parenting. She takes a warm and engaging approach to assist families to navigate the difficulties that can arise throughout the fertility and parenting journey. Shanna enjoys supporting all family members and invites partners, babies and children to participate in therapy.

Shanna draws on therapy modalities that are person centred and emotion focused. She is trained in specialised therapies, including schema focused therapy, circle of security parenting (COSP) program strategies and emotionally focused therapy (EFT) for couples.

Shanna completed a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and PhD at the University of Sydney and has held academic and research positions at the University of New South Wales, School of Women and Children’s Health. Shanna has research and clinical expertise in the area of oncoferility, fertility preservation and supportive reproductive care in cancer.  She has completed specialist training in Perinatal Mental Health with the Perinatal Training Centre. Shanna is also a trained COSP Program facilitator, is authorised to deliver non-directive pregnancy counselling, and is an AHPRA board approved supervisor.

Areas of Special Interest

  • Preconception, including fertility issues
  • Fertility preservation and oncofertility
  • Pregnancy
  • Perinatal loss
  • Antenatal depression and anxiety
  • Birth trauma
  • Premature Birth
  • Postnatal depression and anxiety
  • Parent-infant attachment
  • Adjustment issues
  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Parenting
  • Fathers
  • Couple relationship 

Professional Memberships

  • Member Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA)
  • Member International Marcé Society
  • Member World Association of Infant Mental Health (WAIMH)
  • Member Australian Association of Infant Mental Health (AAIMHI)
  • Member Circle of Security International Parenting Facilitator
  • Member Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA)
  • Member Australian Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ASPOG)
  • Member International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

Fees & Rebates

Cost: $240 per 50-minute session *Medicare Rebate: $137.05
Out-of-pocket: $102.95 per session

*Medicare rebates are available to those who have a referral and Mental Health Care Plan from their GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician.  This must be in place prior to the first claimable session.

Available Mondays-Thursdays
Contact: 02 4959 7701 or use the online contact button below to make an enquiry

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