Helping First Responders, and Humans Thrive
EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitisation Advanced Practices for Trauma
Resilience Matters Clinical Psychology
Welcome to Resilience Matters Clinical Psychology
"Resilience is strengthened not only by what happens to us, but also by the meaning we choose to make from our experiences.”
Resilience Matters Clinical Psychology is located in Petersham, NSW
Australia.
Independent Practitioners
The psychologists featured on this website are independent registered psychologists who each operate their own independent professional practice. The Resilience Matters Clinical Psychology website is a platform to introduce practitioners to prospective clients. Each psychologist is independently responsible for their therapeutic relationship, assessment, treatment, clinical decision-making, professional indemnity insurance, patient records, privacy obligations and compliance with applicable legal and professional requirements.
Importantly, they can provide a wide range of psychological services across the lifespan, and to diverse cultures.
Diversity of Age, Culture and Focus
Psychologists featured here bring diverse skills across Clinical Psychology, Child, Health and Counselling Psychology, with additional experience in research, education, professional and peer supervision and importantly, diverse cultures professional careers outside of psychology.
Did you know that psychologists can help with care plans, work collaboratively with GPs, psychiatrists, paediatricians, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals to support change?
Supporting Community
Stuart Lokhee Clinical Psychologist
* Police and emergency services
* Paediatric psychology
* Independent psychological assessments for police applicants
* SIRA Workers Compensation
A/Prof Phillip Aouad Doctor of Psychology
* Eating and feeding disorders
* Body image concerns
* Neurodiversity
* Research
* PhD and Masters supervision
Dr Susan Ellis Doctor of Psychology
* Clinical and geriatric psychology
* Complex psychological presentations
* Professional Supervision
Christos Tatsis Counselling Psychologist
* School Psychology
* Child and adolescent mental health
Gabi Cavaler
Clinical Psychologist
Adult Psychology
Neurodiversity
Sessions in Portuguese and English
Appointments
Appointments are available in Sydney and via Telehealth across Australia.
- Our Collective Years of Non Psychology Professions
- 30+
- Our Collective Years of Psychology Work
- 40 +
- Rebates: Medicare Rebate for Clinical Psychologists /General Psychologists
- $149.05/$101.55
Our Collective Years of Non Psychology Professions
Our Collective Years of Psychology Work
Rebates: Medicare Rebate for Clinical Psychologists /General Psychologists
Evidence-Based Psychological Assessment and Treatment
How We Help
We provide comprehensive assessment and targeted therapeutic interventions for a diverse range of psychological concerns including:
Mood & Stress: Support for anxiety, depression, panic, stress, burnout, and emotional regulation.
Trauma & Recovery: Evidence-based processing for trauma, post-traumatic stress, and distressing memories
Neurodiversity & Development: Focussed navigation for ADHD, autism-related difficulties, and executive functioning.
Somatic & Interpersonal Health: Targeted clinical care for chronic pain, problematic eating, body image concerns, and sleep difficulties.
Life Transitions: Guidance for relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and lifestyle or career adjustments.
Globally Recognised Therapy
Evidence-based therapy works.
Research consistently demonstrates that structured psychological therapies can effectively reduce symptoms, improve wellbeing and functioning, and build lasting resilience. Did you know that Psychologists are trained to use internationally recognised, evidence-based treatments tailored to each persons needs?
Inclusive Clinical Psychology Services
The psychologists featured on this site are committed to providing culturally responsive, inclusive and respectful psychological care.
Mission
To provide a friendly, human centred confidential and supportive environment.
We welcome people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities and family structures.
In-Person and Telehealth Appointments
Appointments
Appointments are available in person in Sydney and via secure Telehealth across Australia. Independent practitioners consult from the Inner West Sydney, Sydney CBD, and the United Kingdom.
Contact us here and we’ll help you find the psychologist, location or appointment type that best suits your needs.
It’s Your Story
Many people leave appointments with unanswered questions or struggle to remember everything that was discussed.
We agree that our clients need the time to tell their story, and ask questions.
You’re welcome to take notes or request a summary of your session.
How We Can Help
Psychological therapy provides a safe space to explore your experiences and make sense of them in a clearer, more manageable way. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma, sleep difficulties or relationship challenges, therapy can help you better understand what is happening rather than feeling overwhelmed by it.
Together, we explore how your thoughts, emotions, physical responses and behaviours interact, and how past experiences may continue to influence your wellbeing. By bringing these patterns into awareness, therapy can help you develop practical coping strategies, process difficult experiences, improve emotional wellbeing, and move towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Every person’s experience is unique, and therapy is tailored to your individual needs, goals and pace
See: https://www.apa.org/education-career/guide/paths/improve-lives
Psychological Support for Police and First Responders. We also offer a specialisation in supporting partners of First Responders.
Frontline roles such as 000 emergency services, veterinarians, doctors, and nurses involve unique psychological demands. Exposure to critical incidents, high…
$290: NSWPOL MHCP + EML Rebate may cover 100% of Psychology Sessions Cost
Supporting Adolescents and Young Adults
Adolescence and early adulthood can bring emotional, social, family, legal and academic challenges. For young people with ADHD, this may also include difficulties…
Medicare rebates available
Eating, Feeding & Body Image
Dr Phil provides psychological assessment and treatment for eating, feeding, and body image concerns. Therapy may involve exploring the psychological and…
Rebates available
Trauma
Trauma and chronic stress can arise from a wide range of experiences, including single distressing events, repeated exposure to stress or adversity, or ongoing…
$300 / session EMDR/TF Treatments
Meet Us
Five experienced Psychologists, each with a distinct background and a shared commitment to warm, evidence-based care.
You don't have to carry it alone.
Reaching out is the hardest step, and you're already considering it. Let's find a time to talk, with no pressure and no commitment.