ChizzPsych

01/01/2026

✨ Welcome to 2026 ✨
Time to explore the change you’ve been waiting for.
If talk-based therapy hasn’t felt enough on its own, a different approach may help.

Now offering EMDR intensives 🧠🫶
Working with the mind and body as an integrated system.

Learn more below ⬇️

14/12/2025

Excited to be teaming up with friend and colleague Malinda Guest from Boundless Psychology offering a structured supervision program for early career psychologists working in rural, remote and regional Australia in 2026!

I always wished there was something like this during my internship years, as professional isolation is huge when working in a rural and remote setting early in your career as a Psych, so we've decided to create it!

Please share with whoever may be interested 😊!

📣 EOI OPEN: Rural Psychology Supervision Program 2026

Are you an early career psychologist working in a rural or remote community? Do you want supervision from psychologists who truly understand the unique challenges of rural practice? Would you value connecting with peers who share similar experiences in underserved areas?

We're now taking Expressions of Interest for our 2026 cohort of Group Supervision for Rural & Remote Psychologists, co-facilitated by Clinical Psychologists and Board-Approved Supervisors Nick Chizzoni and Malinda Guest

This unique closed group is designed for early career psychologists and early career clinical psychologists working in rural, remote, and regional Australia. It provides structured, reflective, case focused supervision from facilitators who know what it's like to be the only psychologist in town.

✅ Quick Snapshot
📅 Monthly sessions (dates TBC based on cohort availability)
💻 Online via Zoom
👥 Small closed cohort for personalised support 💰 $150 + GST per session
📆 12 month program

✅ Who Is It For?
Early career psychologists and early career clinical psychologists who:
Work in rural, remote, or regional areas of Australia
Want supervision from psychologists with genuine rural experience
Seek structured, case centred supervision that addresses the realities of rural practice
Value reflective practice and peer connection
Are completing 4+2, 5+1, or registrar pathways

✅ Your Supervisors
Nick Chizzoni is a Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor with over 7 years' experience working predominantly in rural, remote, and regional Australia, from Broken Hill to Cairns, Mount Isa to Weipa. He has worked with the Royal Flying Doctor Service and tertiary mental health teams. His supervision style is supportive, reflective, and pragmatic. He uses a range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, ACT, DBT, schema therapy, and EMDR, and has broad experience in psychometric assessments.

Malinda Guest is a Clinical Psychologist, Board-Approved Supervisor, and Director of Boundless Psychology, with extensive experience supporting individuals, families, and organisations in rural communities. A highly experienced supervisor, she works with developing clinicians across a range of practice settings. Malinda is trained in a range of therapeutic modalities including EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, schema therapy, and the Gottman Method. She serves on the APS NSW College of Clinical Psychologists and is a Board Director of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association.

✅ How to Express Interest Email us with:
Your preferred dates and times for sessions
Your goals for supervision. What would you like from the group? (e.g., case discussion, presentation topics on issues pertinent to rural and remote psychology, skill development, etc.)

Once we confirm group numbers and availability, you'll receive next steps for enrolment and payment.

📧 nick@chizzpsych.com | malinda@boundlesspsychology.com

01/09/2025

Immediate Psychology Appointments Available (Ages 16+)

About Andrew
Andrew is an AHPRA-registered Provisional Psychologist (under supervision). He provides private sessions for clients aged 16 years and over, offered at reduced rates under the supervision of a Board-approved supervisor.

Clinical Interests
• Intersection of Spirituality & Mental Health
• Men’s Mental Health
• Depression & Anxiety
• Relationship Difficulties
• Life Transitions

Session Options
• In-person: Tweed Heads (NSW)
• Telehealth: Available Australia-wide
• NDIS participants welcome (capacity building/therapy supports where appropriate) build at Allied Health Assistant Lvl 2

Availability
Andrew will carry a limited caseload. Sessions are ideal for clients seeking a short-term cycle of care (6–10 sessions).

Booking
To make a referral, please use booking link below.

https://far-north-kids.splose.com/public-form/61047b40-dd71-4009-887d-4cf217b95ffa

19/08/2025

How do you look after yourself?

For me, professional development is one way I practice self-care. This week I’m in Melbourne attending the International Childhood Trauma Conference. Staying engaged in ongoing learning keeps me motivated and provides opportunities to connect with colleagues who share the same passion for this work.

I’ve found that when an act of self-care also benefits others, it can feel like a double win.

Yesterday I even had a fanboy moment, I met and rubbed shoulders with psychiatrist Dr. Dan Siegel, whose interpersonal neurobiology framework has shaped my thinking since my early career as a psychologist.

03/07/2025

🌟 EMDR Intensives 🌟
Ideal for time-poor people seeking faster symptom relief than longer cycles of therapy. If interested, we welcome you to email support@chizzpsych.com to learn further about pricing and suitability.

19/06/2025

🖤💛❤️ Check out this great story about some of the consultancy work I’ve been doing with Ngak Min Health in North Queensland!

In the short time I’ve been involved, we’ve streamlined the assessment process, brought a paediatrician into the team, and drastically reduced wait times for specialist care.

By working onsite at Djarragun College, we’re providing trauma-informed, culturally appropriate care and improving the relationship and trust that First Nations families have with the healthcare system.

This is what meaningful, collaborative, and community-centred support looks like.

📖 Read the full story via Cape York Partnership:
👉

How Nicholas Chizzoni is cutting long wait times for psychological assessments at Ngak Min Health For many children and teenagers, accessing specialist psychological support and assessments can mean waiting times of many months, even years. But thanks to Ngak Min Health, Djarragun College families a...

30/05/2025

🌀 What’s a Repetition Compulsion?

Ever notice yourself stuck in the same painful patterns in relationships, at work, or within yourself....even when they cause distress?

This short video explores repetition compulsions: unconscious patterns where we recreate familiar emotional dynamics, often rooted in early attachment experiences.

Working with a psychologist trained in:

🧠 Psychodynamic Therapy: helps bring unconscious patterns into awareness

👁️ EMDR Therapy: uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess unresolved traumatic memories and experiences.

🧩 Schema Therapy: focuses on healing unmet emotional needs from childhood using imagery re-scripting and limited reparenting.

can support you to process and shift deeply ingrained patterns, especially those linked to attachment trauma.

📽️ Watch the video to learn more.

⚠️ This video is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for individual psychological advice. Please consult a registered psychologist for tailored support.

18/05/2025

I’m fortunate to be in a profession where I never stop learning!

This weekend, I’ve had the opportunity to attend the APS Festival of Psychology, where psychologists from all over the country gathered to share the latest research, insights, and therapeutic approaches.

As a psychologist, staying up to date with the most effective tools and knowledge means I can provide the best possible care to my clients.

From understanding how to better support men in therapy, to exploring the overlap between neurodivergence and trauma, to fine tuning existing therapeutic frameworks. Every takeaway helps me grow both professionally and personally.

Professional development isn’t just a box to tick, rather a promise to set a standard and show up better informed for my clients.

15/05/2025

💡 Struggling to find motivation?

You’re not alone. We all have days when it’s hard to get going. Whether it’s tackling a task 🧾, sticking to goals 🎯, or building new habits, taking the first step can feel overwhelming.

📹 Watch the video below for simple, evidence-based strategies to help you get started 1 step at a time.

👨‍💼 Working with a psychologist can support you to build motivation, understand what's getting in the way, and stay accountable.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace personalised medical or psychological advice.

30/04/2025

🌄 Did you know that I work remote one week out of every month and have been doing so for the last 3 years?

From outback NSW to Mt Isa.

This all started during my psychology internship years living in Broken Hill, where I experienced firsthand the health disparity and the real lack of psychologists in regional and remote areas.

I still remember in my first role at headspace, assessing many young people, who were then presenting at age 12 with depression, anxiety, feeling different and left out by their peers. And underneath it all? Undiagnosed neurodivergence.

A fire slowly grew inside me as I witnessed the penny drop over and over or these young people and their families after receiving an accurate diagnosis. That moment of “Oh… that makes sense now.”

That’s why I keep doing this work. That’s why I still go back to Broken Hill and other rural communities. Because early intervention can change the whole trajectory for a young person’s development, identity and mental health.

Or maybe it’s also that I miss the wide open beautiful sunrise on my early morning runs ☀️🏃‍♂️

23/04/2025

🌿 Feeling overwhelmed by worry? 🌿

There are evidence-based strategies that can help you manage worry more effectively.

Here are two tools you can try:

🕒 Schedule Worry Time – Set aside 10–15 minutes each day just for worrying. When anxious thoughts arise outside this window, gently remind yourself you'll come back to them later. This helps reduce the frequency and intensity of intrusive thoughts.

🧩 Engage in a Mentally Demanding Task – Activities like sudoku, puzzles, categorising, or memory games can shift your attention and interrupt the worry cycle by engaging your brain in something focused and absorbing.

If worry is interfering with your daily life, speaking with a psychologist can help you develop tailored strategies and explore the underlying issues that may be maintaining it.

Disclaimer: This post provides general information and is not a substitute for personalised psychological advice. Please seek support from a registered health professional if you are experiencing distress.

14/04/2025

🔹Meet Your Psychologist – Nick Chizzoni 🔹

ChizzPsych offers comprehensive psychometric assessments for children and adults, alongside psychological therapy for adults integrating both traditional and contemporary therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs.

👤 About Nick

Nick is a registered psychologist with over 7 years of experience, having worked extensively across rural, regional, and remote communities in Queensland and New South Wales. He is known for his down-to-earth and straightforward approach, aiming to address the core reasons individuals seek therapy in a timely and respectful manner, providing practical, evidence-based strategies that can be implemented after your first consultation.

🧭 Professional Values

Nick's practice is grounded in the values of authenticity, accountability, and compassion. He believes in creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel confident to be unapologetically themselves, understanding that therapy can be challenging, but through challenge we can reach profound breakthroughs and insights. He aims to be a relationally attuned, compassionate, and supportive ally in your therapy journey, normalising the process so you can feel comfortably yourself and not feel consumed with what's on your mind.

🎯 Clinical Interest Areas

• ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments for children and adults
• Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) for the NDIS
• Adult psychological therapy with a focus on trauma, neurodivergence and burnout prevention for working professionals.

🌀 Therapeutic Modalities

• EMDR Therapy (primary therapeutic focus)
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Relational Psychodynamic Therapy

🎓 Qualifications & Affiliations

• Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry)
• Board Approved Supervisor for provisional psychologists
• Member – EMDRAA (EMDR Association of Australia)
• Member – Australian Psychological Society (APS)
• Associate Member – APS College of Clinical Psychologists
• Member – Australasian ADHD Professionals Network

📌 Professional Appointments

• Secretary, APS Rural and Remote Psychology Interest Group
• Consulting and Assessing Psychologist for various Child Safety departments across North and Western Queensland
• Contracting Psychologist for Ngak Min Health (Cape York Partnership), providing psychological assessment services to First Nations students at attending Djarragun College in North Queensland.

Nick has some limited availability for therapy and ongoing availability for assessments. To make a referral, please use the booking link below - https://far-north-kids.splose.com/public-form/61047b40-dd71-4009-887d-4cf217b95ffa