NICOLLE CUMMINS | Psychologist
With over 25 years of experience, Nicolle is a warm, approachable psychologist who brings deep understanding and compassion to her work. She has a long-standing interest in bariatric care and weight management, recognising that weight-related challenges impact not just our physical health, but also our emotional and mental well-being.
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Nicolle understands that the journey of weight management can impact many parts of life, including self-esteem, relationships, confidence, and how we interact within the world.
How Nicolle Can Help
Clients may see Nicolle for support with:
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Anxiety, depression, or past trauma
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Confidence and emotional preparation for bariatric surgery
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Short-term help through a specific challenge
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Ongoing therapy for deeper, long-term support
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She uses a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Mindfulness, and Hypnotherapy, to suit each client’s needs.
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Nicolle is registered with Medicare (Mental Health Care Plans), Private Health Insurance, and the NDIS.
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Experience ​
After completing her psychology training at the University of Adelaide in 1995, and the University of Sydney (MA Psychology) in 1998, Nicolle became fully registered in 2000. Her clinical background includes work in:
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Hospital-based care for brain injury and psychiatric in-patient care (Westmead Hospital)
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Trauma response and critical incident support
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Workplace mental health and employee assistance programs (EAP)
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Bariatric and general private practice
Now Nicolle combines her government role, running employee psychology and wellbeing strategy programs, with her ongoing passion for client work, where she values the chance to support people through meaningful change.
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Nicolle’s philosophy "Every person has their own unique story, and they deserve to be supported as the author of their future".