Our Team
Nesh Nikolic
Managing Director | Senior Clinical Psychologist
B.A. App Psych, Grad Dip App Psych, M. Clin Psych. MAPS, FCCLP, MACBS
Nesh is the Managing Director and principal psychologist at Strategic Psychology. He is a registered Clinical Psychologist with more than 14 years experience and over 20,000 hours of consulting practice. Nesh has significant experience in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and has provided training to psychologists, counsellors, social workers and occupational therapists around Australia.
Nesh holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), Association for Contextual Behavioural Science and Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.
Nesh works with couples & clients aged 18+
Psychologists
Awaneesh Bamola
Senior Registered Psychologist
BA Psych, Assoc. MAPS
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Awaneesh has more than 10 years of experience providing therapy and support adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and/or complex life problems. Awaneesh utilizes therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focussed Brief Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Awaneesh works with clients aged 18+
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Kate Stacey
Senior Clinical Psychologist
B. App Psych, Grad Dip. Psych, M. Clin Psych
Kate is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with clients who are dealing with stress, anxiety and depression and bereavement/suicide bereavement. She has received training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focussed Brief Therapy and Reality Therapy.
Kate works with couples & clients aged 18+
Kamia Harris
Senior Registered Psychologist
BSc, Grad Dip Ed Psych, M Psych, MAPS
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Kamia is a registered Psychologist with a Masters Degree in Psychology (Counselling Psychology) and over 18 years experience working with adults. She draws from a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches and has worked in both the private and public sector as a psychologist.
Kamia works with clients aged 18+
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Patricia Peneder
Senior Clinical Psychologist
BSc Psych, MClin Psych, MAPS, FCCLP, MACBS
Patricia is a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She takes a caring, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach towards her clients tailoring a treatment plan that will meet their needs and goals.
Patricia works with clients aged 18+
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Matthew Thomas
Senior Registered Psychologist
B. Sci (Hons) Psych, B. Med Sci, MAPS
For the last 20+ years, Matt has been working as a psychologist. He has worked with adults, teens, children, and families. CBT, DBT, and Positive Psychology are the therapies he most often uses. Being client-focused, Matt considers a client’s history, context, goals and strengths to focus towards functional positive gains.
Matt works with couples & clients aged 3+
Ashley Henderson
Registered Psychologist
B. Psych (Hons), M. Prof Psych, Assoc MAPS
Ashley is a Registered Psychologist who works across the life span. She approaches counselling with non-judgement and profound respect for the people she works with. Ashley’s therapeutic approach prioritises personal values, and centres trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming care.
Ashley works with clients aged 15+
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Jill Murphy
Registered Psychologist
BA, BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)
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Jill is a registered Psychologist who graduated with a degree in Clinical Psychology and has worked with a range of clients from children to older adults. Jill aims to create a respectful and collaborative environment where clients can identify and work towards their goals.
Jill works with clients aged 18+
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Joanne Capili
Registered Psychologist
B.S. Psych, Grad Dip Psych, M Prof Psych
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Joanne is a Registered Psychologist who is interested in working with adults and couples. She offers a warm, sacred & non-judgmental space. Joanne works collaboratively to help her clients achieve their goals. Joanne takes a healing orientation rather than pathologising psychological concerns.
Joanne works with couples & clients aged 20+
Riya Jose
Registered Psychologist
B. Psych (Hons)
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Riya is a registered psychologist with 3 years of experience working with children, adolescents and seniors. Riya holds a caring, compassionate and non-judgmental approach with her clients and believes that there is no “one size fits all” perspective for therapy.
Riya sees clients aged 17+
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Stuart Brell
Senior Registered Psychologist
B.A (Hum), B.Psy (Hons), AAPI
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Stuart has held full registration as a psychologist since 2011 and is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists. Stuart has considerable experience helping people develop and repair their wellbeing, resilience and essential strengths and work toward overcoming their psychological difficulties.
Stuart sees clients aged 30+
Cerry Young
Senior Registered Psychologist
B. Psych (Hons)
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Cerry is a Senior Registered Psychologist with over 12 years’ experience. She has worked collaboratively with couples, adults, young adults and adolescents to achieve their therapeutic goals. She utilises a range of approaches including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Cerry works with clients 15+
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Jeremy Ricciardi
Senior Registered Psychologist
B Psych, Grad Dip Ed, MAPS
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Jeremy is a Senior Registered Psychologist with over 14 years’ experience. He has worked in education and defence settings with significant experience in providing support to young children, adolescents, teaching staff, directors and military personnel. He utilises a range of therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT, Positive and Motivational Psychology and is skilled in psychometric assessment.
Jeremy works with clients aged 3+
Lisa Styles
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Grad Dip Psych, Grad Dip Psych Adv, M. Prof Psych
Lisa is a provisionally registered psychologist in the final semester of her clinical masters in psychology. She enjoys working with a broad range of clients from young children to older adults. Lisa has training and experience in evidence-based treatment methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy. Lisa prioritises the creation of a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can feel accepted and supported.
Lisa works with clients aged 3+
Bronwyn Thompson
Registered Psychologist
BSc, Post Grad Dip Psych, MAPS
Bronwyn is a registered Psychologist and dual Olympian. She has extensive experience working with clients who have suffered debilitating injuries or are navigating challenges related to pain management. Her focus is on collaboratively empowering clients on a journey of self-improvement and she utilises a range of therapeutic approaches including CBT, Mindfulness and ACT.
Bronwyn works with clients aged 18+
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Claire Prince
Senior Registered Psychologist
B. Psych, Grad Dip Teaching (Primary), MAPS
Claire is a Registered Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience. She is a compassionate clinician with extensive experience working with clients across the lifespan from young children, adolescents, and adults. Claire is non-judgmental and provides a safe environment for clients to explore their difficulties.
Claire works with clients 4+.
Victoria Burrows
Senior Health Psychologist
(Currently on Maternity Leave)
B. Psych (Hons), M. App Psych (Health)
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Victoria is a Health Psychologist and holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Psychology (Health Psychology). She approaches mental health holistically and is experienced with adults and older adults. Victoria is skilled in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and in individualised interventions.
Victoria works with clients aged 18+
(Currently on Maternity Leave)
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Administration Team
Kylie Osei
Administration Officer / Reception
Olivia Sims
Administration Officer / Reception
Natalia Nikolic
Policy and Project Officer
At Strategic Psychology our highly trained and friendly support staff are available to assist you with all of the additional support surrounding your journey with your psychologist. Our support staff understand your privacy and confidentiality when attending to see a psychologist. We focus on responding to you and striving to accommodate your specific needs whenever you are in contact with our office. You can contact our friendly support staff at any time to ask questions or clarify any information surrounding scheduling or rescheduling an appointment, attending for an appointment or if you have any questions regarding what services we are able to provide which will best suit your needs.