NIKI 

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Principal Psychologist

Niki is the principal psychologist and owner of The Healing Nook. She worked in a number of different roles before starting her own business 5 years ago so that she could provide high quality, ethical, client focused services.

She uses a range of different strategies to help clients achieve their goals, whatever they may be. 

She has worked with NDIS clients for a number of years to help them meet their goals and overcome the barriers that exist due to their disabilities.

Niki is also passionate about using EMDR to work with clients who have experienced any kind of trauma. 

She doesn't like to write about herself but she does love cats, like a lot.

Please note that despite the photos Karolina and Niki are not balloon people

KaroliNa

Registered Psychologist

Karolina Rychter is the other half of the Healing Nook team. She has experience working with individuals with complex psychosocial needs and before joining our team Karolina worked in the homelessness sector with clients experiencing a range of mental health problems including depression, anxiety and substance abuse.

Karolina’s approach to practice is person-centred as she strives to meet her clients where they are at, without judgement and preconceptions. She makes sure clients she works with feel safe, supported and in control of the therapeutic process. Karolina uses a number of evidence-based therapy modalities in her practice depending on the needs and preferences of individual clients. She has a particular interest in Acceptance Commitment Therapy.

Karolina has native fluency in both English and Polish, and sees NDIS or private clients aged 10 and over.

Outside of work Karolina is a huge animal lover. She is fond of all kinds of animals but cats and birds are her favourite. She also likes photography and especially enjoys taking photos of wild birds and insects.

Karolina is able to see clients with a range of different presentations including;

● Psychosocial disabilities
● Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
● Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
● Intellectual disabilities
● Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
● Depression
● Anxiety

Sasha

Fluffy cat

Sasha is a part time staff member who honestly does very little to earn her wages. She is however very pretty and most people love her so her job is secure for now. If you are allergic to cats please be aware that there may be a cat or just piles of her fur in the office 

PIxie

Chunky cat

Pixie is a little ball of chonk who generally loves to just sit on the lounge with Karolina's clients and make their days a little brighter. She does slightly more than Sasha to earn her wages but leaves an equal amount of fur everywhere.