Independent psychologists consulting through Resilience Matters

Stuart Lokhee is a Clinical Psychologist with experience across child and adult private practices services and public health services, including Headspace and NSW Hopsital Health.

First Responder & High-Stress Environments
Stuart previously served for over 25 years with the NSW Police Force and the Australian Federal Police, including deployments as a United Nations Peacekeeper in Timor-Leste and with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the Solomon Islands. His extensive professional background informs his understanding of the unique psychological demands associated with policing, emergency services, and high-stress occupational environments.

Paediatrics, Youth & Family Support
Stuart also brings additional qualifications and experience working with young people and families through his prior work at Sydney Children's Practice in Sydney, as a prior casual teacher, and with NSW Juvenile Justice.

He provides paediatric treatment for children, young people, and adults navigating:

• The impacts of ADHD
• Anxiety and trauma-related difficulties
• Emotional regulation and behavioural challenges
• Life transitions and adjustment difficulties

Evidence-Based Approach & Research
Dedicated to the advancement of the field, and reduction of stigma to seeking psychological help, Stuart has contributed to research in areas including depression, stress, self-stigma in Veterinary students, and psychological resilience in University Students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://psychology.org.au/find-a-psychologist/psychologist/bdfdbfb809ad40c1781e5c43b5aea80b)

https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/counselling/stuart-lokhee-petersham-nsw/171733

A/Prof. Phillip Aouad or Dr Phil is a psychologist and academic with clinical, research and hospital work, focussed in eating, feeding, and body image concerns for adults.

Academic & Research Leadership
Phillip holds an academic appointment as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), where he is actively involved in postgraduate teaching and research supervision.

Dedicated to advancing evidence-based care, his core research interests include:

• Eating disorders and clinical translation
• Behavioural health outcomes
• Related psychological and systemic factors

Dr Phil has contributed extensively to peer-reviewed research publications and texts in the fields of eating disorders and broader mental health care.

Collaborative & Multidisciplinary Care
Throughout his career across clinical, research, and academic settings, Phillip has focused on translating complex research into practical, evidence-based treatments. His collaborative work spans partnerships with major universities, public health services, and multidisciplinary medical teams.

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https://insideoutinstitute.org.au/blogs/research-examines-link-between-eating-pathology-and-defence-styles)

Dr Susan Ellis has extensive experience supporting adults. She works with people presenting with concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, adjustment to physical health conditions, chronic pain, grief and loss, life transitions, adjustment difficulties, assertiveness, and achieving meaningful personal goals.

Her therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. Susan provides a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental environment where you can explore your experiences openly.

Dr Ellis is an Australian Psychologist working in the United Kingdom. Dr Ellis is an Australian Board-Approved Supervisor (Clinical Psychology).

Mr Christos Tatsis is an endorsed Counselling Psychologist with psychology experience across the lifespan. He has worked in private practice and is currently employed as a School Psychologist.

Youth & Adolescent Support
Christos can provide psychological assessment and treatment for children and adolescents. He has a particular interest in supporting young people through counselling with key developmental transitions, school-related stress, and interpersonal difficulties.

He offers practical guidance for navigating:
* Anxiety and mood difficulties
* Identity development and self-discovery
* Relationship and family challenges
* Adjustment to school, higher education, and early adulthood

Christos is dedicated to offering an inclusive, fun and collaborative space where young people and families feel genuinely heard, helping them build practical tools to thrive across both academic and personal settings.

Christos is currently not taking on new clients and provides consultancy to peers on school related psychological issues.

https://au.linkedin.com/in/christos-tatsis-069100221

Sophie LM supports Resilience Matters Clinical Psychology, helping create a welcoming and well-organised experience for every client.

Currently a university student, Sophie supports the practice through appointment coordination and administration. An accomplished judo champion and well-travelled, she brings discipline, resilience, and a broad appreciation of people and cultures to her role.

Her warm, professional approach helps ensure clients feel supported from their very first contact with the practice.

Meet Ronin 🐾

Named after the "free samurai," Ronin lives life on his own terms. He's passionate about food, believes every meal should be shared with him, enjoys announcing his opinions to other dogs, and has a wonderfully inflated opinion of himself. Fortunately, he's much better with people than he is with his fellow canines. He has been in session by request.