Paul Pusey and Associates

Our Team

Dr Paul Pusey

I have over 20 years of experience as a clinical and forensic psychologist providing specific assessment and treatment in diverse settings including public health facilities, private clinics and forensic institutions. I have provided treatment to a wide range of individuals and couples, each with their own unique presenting issues, specific treatment goals and desired outcome. My aim is to provide a unique and ultimately effective and positive therapeutic experience to everyone I provide any form of intervention to.

I adopt a flexible approach aimed at meeting clients' needs and goals both in their sessions and in the broader therapeutic relationship.

My areas of specialty include:

  • The treatment of trauma, mood, anxiety, adjustment and psychotic disorders
  • The treatment of substance abuse
  • Forensic assessment and treatment.

I provide treatment aimed at altering and addressing the impact of unconscious patterns of interpersonal relating and problematic personality issues. I look forward to collaboratively sharing my expertise with my clients to create a mechanism where change can occur and be effectively maintained.

I hold a Masters Degree in Forensic Psychology and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I hold specialist endorsements in both Clinical and Forensic Psychology with AHPRA in addition to my full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Provider #2944208F.

Paul

Nick Handelsman

I am a warm, curious, and open-minded psychologist. I work with a focus on collaborating with my clients to describe and identify their issues and goals. My aim is to provide an environment in which my clients feel supported and safe to explore their emotional, relational, and behavioural struggles authentically and honestly. My ability to build and maintain relationships is of utmost importance in my work helping clients move towards building a meaningful life.

I have experience working with individuals and groups across public health, private health, university-based, and research-based clinics including the Child Behaviour Research Clinic, University of Sydney and Behavioural Sciences Unit, UNSW, Sydney Children's Hospital, Kids Cancer Centre, and Basten and Associates (Westmead clinic).

I have provided assessment and treatment for a range of individuals and families, with a particular focus on adults and older adolescents. I have substantial clinical and research experience working with individuals and families managing chronic illnesses, including HIV, endometriosis, prostate cancer, and high-risk paediatric cancer. I also volunteered for many years at Lifeline as a crisis support worker before beginning my career as a psychologist.

My areas of interest include:

  • The treatment of mood, anxiety, OCD-related, trauma, and stress disorders
  • The management of, and adjustment to, chronic or acute illness across the lifespan

I offer a flexible approach to clients, tailoring treatment to individual needs and goals using a range of evidence-based interventions, including most prominently Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy. I am accredited to provide treatment under the NSW Work Cover Scheme.

I hold a Masters of Clinical Psychology from Macquarie University and full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Provider #6501371Y.

Nick