Nicholas
Chizzoni
Director - Psychologist (MAPS)
BPsych (Hons), MClinPsych (Advanced Entry)
ChizzPsych is owned and operated by Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar Nick Chizzoni. Nick is an experienced psychologist (6yrs +) who has enjoyed a career working predodminantly in rural and remote Australia. He has worked in a variety of roles including tertiary level mental health services and with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, servicing very remote parts of NSW.
Professional Values
Authenticity
Nick believes it's important that you have the confidence to be unapologetically yourself and takes a down to earth and straightforward approach when working with clients. He understands that nobody is perfect, nor should we try to be and fancy Psychobabble is not what people come to therapy for.
Accountability
Nick believes that authentic therapy is often very difficult, as we have to confront parts of ourselves or experiences from the past for which we might rather avoid. This is always done in a safe manner and progressively as the therapeutic relationship develops.
Compassionate
Nick aims to be relationally attuned, compassionate and a supportive ally in your therapy journey. He understands that we all have a story and engaging in therapy can often be daunting due to the unknown. He hopes he can normalise the process so you can feel comfortably yourself and not feel consumed with what's on your mind.
My fees reflect my professional training and experience as a psychologist, while also maintaining affordability.
$230
50-minute consultation
You may be eligible for a rebate where a referral has been made by your treating GP under a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) of $96.65. I can also provide remittance for private insurance companies for reimbursement to be sought on your behalf (please check with insurer regarding cover to ensure you’re covered prior to making booking). Unfortunately, I do not offer a bulk billing service or provide counselling therapeutic services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
$230 /h
Correspondence
For correspondence/letters/telephone calls/completing paperwork (excluding MHTP correspondence) this is billed in 15-minute increments at my hourly rate of $230 and I will provide a quote prior to undertaking the request.
Price on Request
Psychometric Assessment Services
Please get in touch for a specific pricing as this can vary depending on the complexity of the what’s required. Referrals for psychometric assessment services are accepted for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants, including functional capacity assessments and are billed at the hourly rate stipulated for psychology in the latest price guide.
Nick works with individuals aged 15+ with a range of psychological issues including but not limited to depression (early onset and recurrent), anxiety disorders including OCD and social phobias, PTSD and Complex PTSD, relationship difficulties, adjustment difficulties including life transitions and existential concerns. He is particularly interested in assisting working professionals avoid professional burnout.
Nick’s practice framework is informed by an integrative mixture of traditional and contemporary evidence based therapies including Relational Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). Nick strongly believes that our early relational experiences and subsequent internalised messaging and present-day problems are inextricably linked. Therapy services are conveniently delivered via telehealth to fit around your busy schedule and can be easily booked online following your initial appointment.
Psychometric Assessments
Nick is also highly skilled in psychometric assessments and offers these services to both child and adult clients. Nick can complete diagnostic assessments and reports for Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disability and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in consultation with your treating specialist. Nick has completed over 150+ diagnostic assessments including large scale assessment clinics with First Nations Australians in remote parts of Australia. He maintains existing partnerships with Government and Non-Government Organisations and is open to providing these services to other rural and remote locations in Australia upon request. Nick can also complete Functional Capacity Assessments for NDIS participants.