Welcome to
Resilience Matters Clinical Psychology
A modern and relatable approach to therapy
Your Psychologists
Mr Stuart Lokhee and Dr Phillip Aouad are two experienced Sydney-based psychologists with an extensive and diverse work history supporting their clinical psychology practice. Stuart served over 25 years in law enforcement, was a former casual high school teacher, and is a qualified Child Clinical Psychologist. Dr Phil also works as a hospital scientist and an Adjunct Professor in clinical psychology research.
Scientist Practitioner Psychology
We are scientist practitioners who critically evaluate psychological research, apply it thoughtfully in therapy, and remain engaged in the ongoing development of psychological knowledge.
We take a whole, person centred approach, which means we consider not only symptoms, but also your life context, values, relationships, physical health, work demands, and personal history. Therapy is tailored to you as an individual, rather than applied as a one size fits all model.
This approach allows treatment to be evidence-based, flexible, and responsive, balancing scientific rigour with clinical judgement to support meaningful and sustainable change.
Clinical Focus
- Young People
- First Responders
- People experiencing work-related distress and pain, including SIRA clients
- Adults experiencing emotional distress
Every individual’s experience is different, which is why we focus on creating a therapy plan centred around clients needs, pace and goals.
Commonly we help people with Trauma, depression, anxiety, panic and sleep problems. We also help young people and adults with the impact of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders & eating & feeding and body image issues.
We Value Our Referrers
Resilience Matters welcomes enquiries and referrals from Psychologists, GPs, Paediatricians, Psychiatrists, other allied health providers.
First Responders
Stuart offers offers specialised psychological support for Police, Ambulance, and Fire Services, and their partners and families.
First Responders work involves cumulative exposure to trauma, risk, shift work, and high responsibility, which can affect sleep, emotional regulation, relationships, and wellbeing over time.
We provide confidential, evidence-based therapy that understands emergency service culture and the realities of frontline work.
Support may include for:
Cumulative trauma and critical incidents
Anger, irritability, hypervigilance, or emotional withdrawal
Sleep disturbance and fatigue
Moral injury and decision-related distress
Burnout, relationship strain, or career transition
Therapy is collaborative and individualised, not a mandated program or report.
Partners & Families: Support is available individually or together where appropriate.
Confidentiality: Information is not shared without consent, except where legally required. Boundaries are discussed clearly at the outset.
If you are a first responder or family member seeking support, you are welcome to get in touch.
Support That Meets Your Family Where You Are
Life with children can bring moments of joy and moments of uncertainty.
When emotional, behavioural, or developmental challenges begin to affect your child or family dynamics, seeking support can make all the difference.
Our experienced child psychologists offer a calm, supportive space where young people can feel understood, work through challenges, and strengthen communication life skills
Support for Work Psycho-Social Issues & SIRA WorkCover
Chronic Pain and Injury Management
Psychological strategies can help to adjust to pain, injury, and reduced function. We focus on helping you understand the connection between physical injury, emotional strain, and decision-making, while supporting recovery.
We have capacity to see SIRA patients or refer them to other SIRA qualified psychologists. physiotherapists, Pain Doctors and Psychiatrists if its needed.
How to make an Appointment
For all appointment enquiries please use the contact button on this site.
You can request an appointment via email or phone.
Or you can request us to contact you to discuss an appointment.
How Psychology Can Help
The following fictional scenarios to show the range of work psychologists can do. Note they do not describe real clients.
Trauma
A police officer experiencing trauma, low mood and unusual anger explored options with a psychologist outside the police force through a GP Mental Health Care Plan. They wanted independent help and support outside the job.
NSWPOL Health Policy covered the "gap" in the payments for sessions, and the member was not out of pocket.
ADHD
A HSC student preparing for Year 12 exams has a diagnosis of ADHD. They are taking stimulant medication and also received psychological skills for planning, timekeeping and scheduling.
Anxiety
A teacher managing family stress and conflict at work engaged in CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to manage anxious thoughts, "let go" and learn Mindfulness skills.
Workplace Psycho-Social Stress
An adult with a workplace injury, chronic pain and a compensation claim engaged in therapy under NSW State Insurance Regulations. They wanted to see a psychologist (independant of their employer). CBT and Narrative approaches were considered to address pain and stress.
Flexible Appointments
Telehealth
Telehealth in Australia has revolutionised psychological services by offering convenient access to mental health professionals through video calls and phone consultations. The increased convenience and accessibility potentially enable more people to receive support.
Evidence suggests that telehealth is an effective form of mental health care (Snoswell, C. et.al.,2023).
In-Person or Telehealth?
For most clients and evidence-based therapies, both telehealth and in-person sessions are effective. It's more about your choice and convenience.
Back in Control
You don’t have to manage these experiences alone.
Whether you’re recovering from a difficult job, navigating workplace conflict, dealing with cumulative stress, or managing the impact of shift work, we collaborate to help you feel more grounded, more capable, and more in control of your path forward.
Moving Forward
If you are unsure which type of appointment is right for you, we can help you explore your options. Reach out with any questions about availability or how we can support your needs.
Contact
If you need help, you can contact your GP, Lifeline, or NSW Mental Health 24/7. If your or someone else’s life is in danger, please contact emergency services on 000.
