Psychologist NIKOLA STERLING
I am a registered counselling psychologist with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Queensland. I come from a background of working with young people in various community and educational services in Australia and the U.K. As a psychologist, I have gained experience working in rural and regional areas in Queensland and Melbourne with clients of all ages.
Outside of my working life, I am a lover of music and spending time in nature. I appreciate learning about strengths, interests and passions and believe they are important to helping us live our lives with purpose and meaning.
Clinical Approach
In my approach, I lead with acceptance and stay genuinely curious — about you and about what actually helps. I work with people who've often felt like a bit much, not enough, or just different. I'm deeply committed to meeting you where you are — no judgment, no assumptions, just honest, grounded support. This can mean our approach can shift and change over the course of our sessions to fit your needs, and we can work collaboratively to define what you need from therapy.
I draw from a range of therapies including:
- Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Schema Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Narrative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy
- Compassion Focussed Therapy
- Mindfulness-based approaches