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.