Welcome to
Resilience Matters Clinical Psychology
A modern and relatable approach to therapy
Meet Your Psychologists
At our clinical psychology practice, you will be supported by qualified and compassionate psychologists each bringing a unique breadth of experience to their work.
Mr Stuart Lokhee
Stuart Lokhee is a skilled and empathetic psychologist with over 25 years of experience in law enforcement, where he developed a deep understanding of trauma, resilience, and human behaviour in high-pressure environments. Stuart has also worked as a casual high school teacher, giving him valuable insight into the challenges faced by adolescents and young adults. As a qualified Child Clinical Psychologist, Stuart is dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and families through evidence-based interventions tailored to their developmental needs.
Dr Phillip Aouad
Dr Phillip Aouad is a psychologist with a specialisation in eating, feeding, and body image disorders. Dr Phil’s expertise extends to working with individuals across the lifespan who are experiencing challenges with their relationship to food and body image. In addition to his clinical work, Dr Phil is a hospital scientist and serves as an Adjunct Professor in clinical psychology research, ensuring that his practice is informed by the latest scientific evidence. His integrative approach combines compassion with research-driven strategies to help clients achieve lasting change.
Together, Stuart and Dr Phil are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and confidential environment where you can explore your concerns and work towards positive mental health and wellbeing.
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 with eating, feeding and body image issues
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
Mr Stuart Lokhee offers dedicated psychological services for Police, Ambulance, and Fire Services personnel, as well as their partners and families.
Stuart’s extensive background in law enforcement gives him a genuine understanding of the unique pressures faced by emergency service workers and those closest to them.
First responder roles involve repeated exposure to trauma, risk, shift work, and high levels of responsibility. Over time, these demands can impact sleep, emotional regulation, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
Stuart provides confidential, evidence-based therapy that is informed by the realities of frontline work and emergency service culture.
Support is available for:
Cumulative trauma and critical incidents
anger, irritability, hypervigilance, or emotional withdrawal
Sleep disturbance and fatigue
Moral injury and distress related to difficult decisions
Burnout, relationship strain, or career transition
Therapy is collaborative and tailored to your individual needs it is not a mandated program or report.
Stuart works with you to identify goals and strategies that fit your circumstances and preferences.
Confidentiality:
Your privacy is paramount. Information is never shared without your consent, except where legally required. Boundaries and confidentiality are discussed clearly from the outset.
If you are a first responder or a family member seeking support, you are welcome to get in touch. Stuart is here to help you navigate the challenges of emergency service life and promote lasting wellbeing.
Two Session Support For Police Applicants
Psychological support includes:
- Independent psychological assessment tailored to police applicant requirements
- Strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and performance pressure
- Support in building resilience, confidence, and emotional regulation
- Guidance on coping with the demands and expectations of police work
- Feedback and recommendations to strengthen psychological readiness
The goal is to help you feel prepared, confident, and mentally equipped for the challenges of police recruitment and future service.
Confidentiality:
All sessions and assessments are strictly confidential and not shared without your consent, except where legally required. Boundaries and privacy are discussed clearly at the outset.
If you are applying to the police force and would like psychological support or an independent assessment, you are welcome to contact Stuart for a consultation.
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
Appointment Enquiries
For all appointment enquiries, please use the contact button on this site.
You are welcome to request an appointment via email or phone, or you can ask us to contact you directly to discuss your needs and arrange a suitable time.
We aim to respond promptly and ensure your enquiry is handled confidentially and professionally.
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 alone.
Whether you’re recovering from a difficult job event, 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.
