Stuart Lokhee
Principal Clinical Psychologist and former Police Detective MAPS | SIRA |
M.Clin.Psych., M.Crim., Grad.Dip.Psy., B. Social Science (Hons 1 Psychology) Grad.Dip.Ed., B.Policing (Inv)
Diploma OH&S, Diploma in Government Investigations
Stuart is a Clinical Psychologist with experience across private practices (Sydney child and adult clinics), Headspace, and NSW Health hospitals. For over 25 years, Stuart was a Police Officer with the NSW Police Force and a Detective with the Australian Federal Police. He has served on two deployments as a United Nations Peacekeeper in East Timor.
Stuart has worked with Relationships Australia as an Educator and briefly as high school teacher. He is a Restorative Justice Practitioner with NSW Juvenile Justice.
Stuart’s extensive background in policing, international service, and convening Restorative Justice meetings, combined with his work with Relationship Australia, and, helps to connect with clients and understand his clients’ work environments.
His therapeutic approach is naturally collaborative and person-centred and welcomes clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and varied family structures.
Stuart has published research ‘Depression, stress and self-stigma towards seeking psychological help in veterinary students’ and has a publication in review about Resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33880748/
Stuart is registered with the Australian Health Regulation Authority, a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS) and the American Psychological Association.
A/Prof. Phillip Aouad
Psychologist & Academic
PhD (University of Sydney) M.Crim.
MAPS | Member, ANZAED | Member, Academy for Eating Disorders
Dr Phil is an experienced psychologist and academic who received his PhD from the University of Sydney and a Masters Of Criminology. He has a broad interest in disordered eating and body image concerns.
Phil has worked as a relationship educator and case coordinator with people from diverse backgrounds, such as CALD and LGBTQIA+. He takes an individual, sensitive, holistic, caring, collaborative, and genuine approach in his practice and has worked with young people and adults.
His therapy aims are to create a safe, nurturing and healing environment for his patients and believes that with the right perspective, attitude, and motivation, recovery is possible.
Phil is a member of the Australian Psychological Society; the Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders; and has served as the Early Career Researchers Special Interest Group Co-chair for the global Academy of Eating Disorders; he is also an adjunct associate professor with the University of Technology Sydney, supervising clinical-research candidates and students.
Psychological Evidence Based Therapy
Therapy can help with…
- Clarifying values and life meaning
- Clarifying values and life meaning
- Boosting coping, calming and resilience skills
- Attending to personal strengths
- Processing trauma and stress
- Examining self stories/narratives
- Helping sleep problems and ruminative worry
- Changing patterns of behaviours.
- Understanding prior psychological diagnoses
- Self confidence and control
Our Approaches To Therapy
We use a range of scientifically validated, internationally recognised therapies, tailored to your individual needs, goals, and context.
Approaches may include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
A structured approach that helps identify and modify unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours to improve emotional regulation and coping.
Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
Evidence-based trauma care supporting safe processing of traumatic experiences.
CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia)
A targeted, gold-standard protocol for chronic insomnia and sleep disturbance.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Builds psychological flexibility by supporting acceptance of what cannot be controlled while committing to values-based action.
Narrative Therapy
A respectful, non-blaming approach that separates the person from the problem and supports the re-authoring of dominant, unhelpful life narratives.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Skills
Practical tools for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.
Schema Therapy Skills & Chairwork
An integrative approach addressing longstanding emotional patterns (“schemas”) often formed early in life.
Mindfulness-Based Therapies
Techniques that support present-moment awareness, reducing stress and rumination through non-judgemental attention.
EMDR (Level 1) & Trauma-Informed Practices
Approaches designed to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact.
Group Sessions, Workshops, Talks
Stuart and Phillip are experienced and qualified in group facilitation.They have delivered programs with Relationship Australia, NSW Corrections, Bornonia Multicultural Centre and Ryde Council.
Bespoke programs can be designed to meet the needs of your organisation or community.
Where to Find Us
See Stuart
RMCP @ Room 1
26/301-313 Stanmore Rd, Petersham NSW 2049 and
Suite 211, RPA Medical Centre
100 Carillon Avenue
Newtown NSW 2042
See Phillip @ Shape Your MInd - Sydney CBD
72/88 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
Both Stuart and Dr Phil are committed to providing a safe, affirming, and inclusive space for all.
Immediate help
NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511, Lifeline, or your treating Doctor. If you are in imminent danger of harming yourself or another person, call 000 immediately.