Nicola is endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA and has experience working with people aged 13-years-old and above in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings both in the public and private sectors. Nicola is a warm, compassionate, and dedicated clinician who uses a person-centred approach in which treatment is collaboratively tailored to the individual. Nicola has also had extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma and as such, uses a trauma-informed approach to create a supportive, non-judgmental, and safe environment.
Nicola has been trained in and implemented a variety of evidence-based psychological interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), schema therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), interpersonal therapy, and motivational interviewing. Nicola is also an LGBTQIA+ affirmative clinician who has experience supporting individuals to explore their sexuality and gender identity, including assisting with the gender transition process.
Nicola approaches her work with energy and enthusiasm, and her down to earth nature enables her to work well with people from all walks of life. She has experience and an interest in working with individuals aged 13-years-old and above, who are having difficulties with:
- Anxiety
- Depression and Bipolar affective disorder
- Trauma
- LGBTQIA+ related issues
- Eating disorders
- Psychosis
- Personality Disorders
- Substance use problems
- Relationship issues
- Sleep problems
- Stress
Nicola runs her own independent practice and engages Clear Health Psychology to provide administrative and other business services to enable her to provide assessment and treatment to her clients. Appointments are for 51 minutes at a rate of $260 and can attract a Medicare rebate with a Mental Health Care Plan. Appointments are precious and we appreciate you giving at least 24 hours notice if you can’t attend, otherwise 50% of the full fee will apply with no Medicare rebate.
Services offered by Dr Nicola Flood
Adolescent Psychology
Supporting teenagers through difficult challenges
Adult Psychology
Support with life’s challenges
