As Advantage Psychology employs a large team of psychologists, we are able to offer assessment and treatment services for adults, adolescents and children with a wide range of mental health issues.
To ensure that we are able to provide you with cutting edge psychological treatments and interventions, all our Psychologists attend regular professional development training, conferences, seminars, case discussion, professional supervision and belong to the Australian Psychological Society.
We pride ourselves on being a professional, committed Practice that offers high quality psychological services. At Advantage Psychology, we are passionate, professional and focused about what we do.
NADINE DARDANELIOTIS
Principal Psychologist
Nadine is a clinician with over 20 years of experience and has extensive experience working with adults and older adolescents. She enjoys working with women with postnatal depression and individuals and couples with relationship difficulties. She has completed Level 3 of Gottman Marital Therapy Training.
Nadine has facilitated group programs on Post Natal Depression and Assertiveness Training Skills as well as the Cool Kids Program, (an anxiety management program for young children and their parents).
Nadine works at our St Marys and Rouse Hill practices.
NICOLA RICH
Clinical Psychologist
Nicola has co-facilitated the "Cool Kids" group and the "Chronic Pain" group for the Hawkesbury Hills Division of GP's. Nicola is a Board Approved Supervisor and a registered with AHPRA.
Nicola is a Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of wide-ranging experience in children, adolescents and adults. She uses evidence based strategies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Schema Therapy, to assist clients achieve their therapeutic goals. Nicola has a particular interest in working with clients with depression, panic disorder, sleep problems, social anxiety and trauma.
Nicola works remotely, thus her appointments are telehealth (video or phone consultation) only.
REBECCA THURSTON
Clinical Psychologist
Rebecca is a Clinical Psychologist who works from a cognitive-behavioural framework to assist clients with a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, parenting and relationships, and health-related concerns.
Rebecca completed a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree from USYD and a Master of Clinical Psychology program at WSU. Rebecca has experience working in both private practice and hospital out-clinic services and enjoys working with clients of all ages. Rebecca also has experience with administering cognitive and academic achievement measures, such as the WAIS-IV, WISC-V, WPPSI-III and WIAT-III. Rebecca is a member of the APS.
Rebecca works at our St Marys and Rouse Hill practices.
NICHOLAS SALEEBY
Registered Psychologist
Nicholas is a registered psychologist with a warm and authentic approach as a therapist. He uses a strength based approach to work collaboratively with his clients. Nicholas has experience in using evidence-based strategies such a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectic Behaviour Therapy Skills to help his client achieve their goals. Nicholas is passionate about working with adolescents and adults to help them in the areas of depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD and working with them to help manage their emotions in a positive way.
Nicholas works at both our St Marys and Rouse Hill practices.
BAILEY ELLIS
Provisional Psychologist
Bailey is a Provisional Psychologist with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree from Western Sydney University and he is a member of the College of Professional Psychology. Bailey has experience working as a crisis supporter, providing imminent, short-term support with Lifeline Australia and experience with workplace rehabilitation, working alongside clients with worker’s compensation claims. Bailey has an interest in practicing his compassionate and welcoming approach to assist clients of all ages and backgrounds to achieve their therapeutic goals.
Bailey is an Associate Member of the APS and he works at both our St Marys and Rouse Hill practices.
CINDY LAM
Registered Psychologist
Cindy is a registered psychologist with a very gentle and nurturing way of engaging with her clients. She uses a strengths based approach when working with the clients and works collaboratively with them to help them reach their goals. Cindy works with clients under Medicare and NDIS pathways, and also provides specialist assessment services for Autism diagnosis using the ADOS Assessment. These assessments are for primary school aged children aged 5 to 12 years of age. Cindy also conducts cognitive assessments for children. She has a special interest working with families, children and adolescents (4-17 years old) and enjoys working with a number of presentations, including Autism and PTSD. Cindy uses evidence-based models including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Trauma Focussed Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
Cindy is a member of the APS and works at our St Marys practice.
MICHELE MOUSSA
Provisional Psychologist
Michele is a warm provisional psychologist with a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) degree from the Australian Catholic University. She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Michele has experience working within a private practice setting, and working with depression and anxiety disorders, adjustment, and anger. She has had experience working with clients from culturally diverse and disadvantaged populations. Michele has a strong passion for working with adolescents and young adults and in particular has an interest in improving the lives of clients who suffer from anxiety and sleep disturbances. Michele believes in employing nurturing and evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Person-Centred Therapy.
Michele is an Associate Member of the APS and works at both our St Marys and Rouse Hill practices.