Nikki, the founder and co-Director of The Mind Clinic, is a collaborative and warm clinical psychologist who has extensive experience working with adults of all ages. Nikki enjoys working with her clients to improve their emotional wellbeing, mental health, relationships and capacity to manage the challenges of everyday life.

 

Nikki uses a combination of evidence-based therapeutic approaches based in attachment, trauma and interpersonal frameworks to enhance her clients' awareness, understanding and personal growth. These include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Mindfulness techniques. Nikki is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) to assist clients who have experienced single-incident or relational trauma. Nikki is also qualified to deliver the Circle of Security Parenting Program and Attachment-based Family Therapy (ABFT) which can effectively improve family relations.

 

Nikki has a Master of Clinical Psychology and PhD in Psychology. Her research, which focused on parental hardiness, child sleep behaviour and the development of emotional regulation has been published in a number of international peer-reviewed journals.

 

Nikki holds a clinical psychology endorsement with the Australian Psychology Board and is a full-member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (MACPA) and Australian Psychological Society (MAPS). Nikki is also an AHPRA Board-approved supervisor in the area of Clinical Psychology.

 

Nikki consults at the North Sydney clinic Wednesday through to Friday and also offers Telehealth appointments.​​​