Dr Toni Pikoos – Psychologist

BSc (Hons), PhD (Clinical Psychology)

I am a Psychologist who adopts a warm and empathic approach, working collaboratively with clients to overcome their difficulties, achieve their goals and promote their unique strengths. I am passionate about working with adolescents (13+) and adults to address external and internal struggles and to identify new avenues for personal growth.

With a PhD specialising in Body Dysmorphic Disorder and prior experience in an eating disorder treatment program, I am passionate about working with individuals to develop their confidence, as well as healthy and sustainable relationships with their bodies, food, exercise and ageing.

I have experience working with adolescents and adults with a variety of difficulties including:

• Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
• Eating Disorders and individuals wanting to improve their relationship with food
• Body image concerns
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Depression
• Stress
• Self-esteem issues
• Anxiety conditions (generalized anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety)
• Social anxiety disorder
• Psychosis and auditory hallucinations
• Grief and loss
• School and workplace stress
• Relationship difficulties

My preferred treatment modality is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), whereby I assist clients to modify their unhelpful thinking styles leading to positive behavioural outcomes. I also like to draw on Compassion-Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to empower clients to identify their values and goals and to enhance the meaning in their lives.

I am currently a Clinical Psychology Registrar undertaking advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.