Dr Nikki Penhaligon

Nikki is a Registered Psychologist who is warm, genuine and compassionate. She takes a person centred approach and draws on a variety of evidence based therapies when working with clients including principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. She considers it a privilege to work with clients, supporting them through the unique circumstances they are experiencing.

Nikki holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science (with Honours) and a PhD. She has been practising as a Psychologist for over 15 years. She has extensive experience working in the university context, including roles supporting the mental health and career development needs of students, and as a Lecturer. Nikki has worked with adult clients in areas including but not limited to anxiety, depression, loss, relationship challenges and life transitions. She has a special interest in supporting mothers in the perinatal period and has completed specialist training in Perinatal Mental Health.

Nikki is a wife, and mother to two energetic kids. She is a keen novice athlete who enjoys running, bike riding and hiking.