Dr Nicole Besley

Dr Nicole Besley

About

Dr Nicole Besley

Dr Nicole Besley is a Clinical and Health Psychologist with over 18 years' experience. Nicole's approach is straightforward, focused, and perceptive, whilst always being non-judgemental and supportive.

Nicole is a registered psychologist with a doctorate from the University of Melbourne. She is an AHPRA board approved supervisor, a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and a member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.

Nicole has broad international clinical experience across hospital, government, community, and private practice settings. She has worked in private practice in both Australia and Singapore, served as a consultant psychologist for an NGO in Thailand working with refugees, and worked at the Epworth and Austin hospitals. Nicole was also part of a senior management team at the Department of Justice as a Senior Clinician and Deputy Manager, overseeing teams of psychologists delivering rehabilitation services in the justice system. Nicole has run her own private practice since 2016.

Registrations

Qualifications & Memberships

  • AHPRA Registered Psychologist
  • AHPRA Clinical Psychology Endorsement
  • AHPRA Health Psychology Endorsement
  • AHPRA Approved Board Supervisor
  • Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
  • Member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists
  • Doctorate — University of Melbourne

How We Work

Therapeutic Approaches

CBT

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy — evidence-based, goal-focused

Schema Therapy

Addressing deep-seated patterns and core emotional needs

Mindfulness

Present-moment awareness and acceptance-based strategies

ACT & DBT

Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Ready to Start?

Take the first step today

Please call or email to make an appointment. If you'd like to speak with Dr Besley before booking, simply ask reception.