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Dr Nicholas Ryan

CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST

BA(Hons), MPsych (Clin Neuro), PhD

Nicholas is a registered Psychologist, Clinical Neuropsychologist, and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. He is a warm, engaging, and compassionate psychologist who strives to establish a safe, honest, and trusting therapeutic relationship with his clients. Nicholas works with adults experiencing a range of life challenges, including stress, procrastination, anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life changes. With his specialist training in clinical neuropsychology, Nicholas also works with adults living with ADHD and acquired brain injury.

Nicholas is committed to supporting the personal growth and wellbeing of his clients. He collaborates with clients to understand their specific needs and identify the therapeutic approaches that will work best for them. Nicholas offers a flexible range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-based therapy.

Nicholas has experience working across a range of public mental health settings and is a registered board-approved supervisor. He is a Senior Lecturer and academic at Deakin University and has published over 40 scientific journal articles and three book chapters. Nicholas currently teaches into the Master and Doctor of Clinical Psychology programs at Deakin University and has a passion for developing skilled graduate psychologists with an understanding of holistic, evidence-based practice

Nicholas holds the following professional memberships: 

  • The Australian Psychology Society (APS)
  • APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists 
  • ADHD Professionals Association
  • International Neuropsychological Society 

Nicholas welcomes clients of all genders, ethnicities, religions, relationship types and sexualities.

Clients

Individuals (Adults 18+)

Areas of interest

  • depression
  • anxiety
  • Stress
  •  self-esteem
  • work-life balance difficulties
  • procrastination
  • sleep problems
  • ADHD
  • acquired brain injury
  • grief and loss support
  • social anxiety
  • perfectionism
  • neurodiversity
  • early attachment trauma (childhood)

Location

  • In-person (Melbourne CBD)
  • Telehealth 

Therapeutic Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Mindfulness-based therapy
  • Neurodiversity affirming therapy
  • Compassionate Mind Training
  • Trauma-informed care

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