Better Thinking podcast · Episode 175

Ahu KocakSuicide Assessment and Prevention Strategies

Hosted by Nesh Nikolic ·

Ahu Kocak

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Ahu Kocak

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Nesh Nikolic

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Ahu Kocak

A conversation with Nesh Nikolic, Canberra clinical psychologist.

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In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Ahu Kocak about her experience in developing suicide assessment and prevention strategies in correctional settings.

Ahu Kocak is endorsed in Forensic Psychology with over 14 years experience in prison, court and private practice settings. She holds a Bachelor of Science Psychology, Masters of Psychology (Forensic), Graduate Certificate in Law and Masters of Terrorism and Security Studies.

She is a full member of the Australian Psychology Society (APS) and Fellow of the College of Forensic Psychologists. Outside of her expertise in the assessment and treatment of high risk offenders, Ahu often uses Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Exposure Therapy for a range of disorders.

Ahu has developed group programs for Schema Therapy in correctional settings. Ahu is an AHPRA Board approved clinical supervisor and is available to supervise 4 +2, 5+1 and Masters programme pathways. She is also endorsed to supervise forensic registrars and secondary supervision of other registrar pathways. She is fluent in both English and Turkish.

Episode link at https://neshnikolic.com/podcast/ahu-kocak

General information only. This episode is a conversation for general education and is not a substitute for advice from your own health professional. If you need support now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24 hours, a service of Lifeline Australia). In an emergency, call 000.

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Strategic Psychology is a Canberra practice offering counselling and assessments for adults, children, adolescents and couples. Medicare rebates are available to eligible clients with a referral.