Helping First Responders, Young People and Adults Thrive
Psychology Available In Person and Via Telehealth Nationally
Resilience Matters Clinical Psychology
Welcome to Resilience Matters Clinical Psychology
ABN 74 267 593
A welcome from Stuart
Resilience Matters Clinical Psychology was founded by Clinical Psychologist Stuart Lokhee, also a veteran Police Officer and United Nations Peacekeeper.
The psychologists consulting through this website provide a wide range of psychological services for children, adolescents and adults. They have gained skills and qualifications above 'General' psychology with the Australian Health Regulation Authority (AHPRA). AHPRA is the registration body for Medical Doctors and other allied health professionals.
The independent clinical services provided by these practitioners recognise that every person’s experiences, strengths and goals are unique, and we tailor treatment based on science.
Our common approach is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and grounded in current psychological research.
Where appropriate, psychologists can work collaboratively with GPs, psychiatrists, paediatricians, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals to support meaningful and lasting change.
Diversity of Age, Culture and Focus
The psychologists on this site bring diverse skills across Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology and Counselling Psychology, with additional experience in research, education, professional and peer supervision and importantly, diverse professional careers outside psychology.
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
Appointments
Appointments are available in Sydney and via Telehealth across Australia.
Independent Practitioners
The psychologists featured on this website are independent registered psychologists who each operate their own independent professional practice. Resilience Matters Clinical Psychologyprovides this website as a platform to introduce practitioners to prospective clients but does not itself provide the psychological services described on each practitioner’s profile.
Any therapeutic relationship is formed directly between the client and their chosen psychologist. Each psychologist is independently responsible for their assessment, treatment,clinical decision-making, professional indemnity insurance, patient records, privacy obligations and compliance with applicable legal and professional requirements.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, Resilience Matters Clinical Psychology does not supervise, direct or control the independent clinical services provided by these practitioners.
Some images used on this website may be AI-generated for illustrative purposes.
- 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: Practical guidance for relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and major 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. Psychologists use internationally recognised, evidence-based treatments tailored to each individual’s needs.
Inclusive Clinical Psychology Services
We welcome people of all backgrounds, cultures, communities, identities and family structures.
Psychologists on this site bring a broad range of lived experiences, including from Asian, Arabic, Anglo and Mediterranean Australian cultural perspectives; and are committed to providing culturally responsive, inclusive and respectful psychological care.
Mission
To provide a confidential, safe and supportive therapeutic environment where every person feels respected, heard and understood.
In-Person and Telehealth Appointments
Appointments
Appointments are available in person in Sydney and via secure telehealth across Australia.
Independent practitioners consulting via Resilience Matters Clinical Psychology see clients from the Inner West Sydney, Sydney CBD, and the United Kingdom.
Contact us and we’ll help you find the psychologist, location or appointment type that best suits your needs.
How We Can Help
Psychological therapy can provide a way to explore what you are going through and begin to make sense of it in a clearer, more manageable way. When life feels overwhelming, whether due to anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma, sleep difficulties, or relationship challenges, therapy can help you better understand what is happening, rather than feeling caught in it.
One view is that psychology helps you understand how your thoughts, emotions, physical responses, and behaviours interact, and how these patterns maintain difficulties over time. Patterns can be shaped by past experiences and the meanings we have made from them, and deeper patterns, sometimes called schemas or core beliefs, can quietly influence how you see yourself, others, and the world.
Therapy helps bring these patterns into awareness so they can be understood and worked with. This may include learning practical strategies to manage stress and emotions, reduce overthinking, improve sleep, and strengthen coping. It can also involve processing difficult experiences in a safe and structured way, so they feel less overwhelming and less present in daily life.
For some people, therapy is also about reconnecting with personal values, strengths, and direction, and taking small, meaningful steps toward change.
While the methods may differ, the aim is the same: to help you feel more grounded, more able to cope with life’s challenges, and more connected to a sense of wellbeing.
Every person’s experience is unique, and therapy is tailored to your needs, goals, and pace.
See: https://www.apa.org/education-career/guide/paths/improve-lives
Psychological Support for Police and 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
Young People
Supporting Adolescents and Young Adults
Medicare rebates available
Eating, Feeding & Body Image
We provide psychological assessment and treatment for eating, feeding, and body image concerns under the clinical leadership of A/Prof. Phillip Aouad.
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
Four experienced Psycologists, 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.