Leonie Nahhas Psychologist

──────────────── ThriveWise Psychology Consulting & Clinical Services ──────────────── Therapy support for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults (18 - 35yo) Psychological consultation for schools, organisations and community initiatives ──────────────── Availability ──────────────── Therapy Sessions Thursdays & Fridays • In-person (Sydney) • Telehealth available Consultation & Advisory Mondays – by arrangement Enquiries: thrivewise.psychology@gmail.com ──────────────────────── A thoughtful approach to psychological care ──────────────────────── ~ ThriveWise reflects the belief that human flourishing emerges where psychological insight meets wisdom and intentional living. Many individuals, families, and organisations who come to ThriveWise are navigating situations that feel complex, tangled, or difficult to make sense of. My work begins by seeking to understand the fuller picture. Our struggles rarely exist in isolation; they are shaped by relationships, developmental stages, and the environments in which we live and grow. Together, we gently untangle the “knots” that contribute to present difficulties - bringing clarity to patterns, pressures, and possibilities that may not yet be fully visible. From this foundation, our work moves beyond simply managing symptoms. Through therapy, consultation, and psychological education, clients are supported to grow in clarity and capacity - gradually shifting the scale from surviving → functioning → toward genuinely thriving. At the heart of ThriveWise is a belief that wellbeing is not merely the absence of difficulty, but the presence of wisdom: the capacity to live with virtue, intentionality, and meaningful contribution. A final note - every life is woven into the lives of others: within families, communities, and the environments we share. True thriving holds both the “you” and the “we”. ──────────────── Psychological Support Individual Therapy ──────────────── Supporting children, adolescents and young adults to develop insight, emotional capacity, and practical psychological skills. Areas of focus include: • Emotional awareness, regulation, and resilience • Anxiety, stress, and low mood • Identity, confidence, and self-understanding • Decision-making, life direction, and faith/values-based living • Thought patterns and behaviours that support wellbeing • Skill development for coping, communication, and emotional flexibility • Growth and integration following difficult or traumatic experiences • Diagnostic clarification (e.g. ADHD, autism, learning or developmental differences) ──────────────── Psychological Consultation Consultation Services ──────────────── Supporting schools, youth organisations, and faith-based communities seeking to strengthen wellbeing, learning, and pastoral care. Service offerings include: • Training and workshops – interactive sessions building psychological understanding and mental health awareness • Strategic consulting – organisational reviews, stakeholder consultation, and leadership advisory • Wellbeing frameworks and initiatives – design of counselling programs and psychologically informed support structures • Presentations and keynotes – psychoeducation for educators, youth workers and community leaders • Advisory support – guidance for complex wellbeing, behavioural, or safeguarding matters Work is collaborative and tailored to each organisation’s people, context, and mission. Fees vary depending on the scope and nature of the engagement. Organisations are welcome to book a brief introductory call via the booking portal to discuss their context and needs, or email thrivewise.psychology@gmail.com. ──────────────── Psychological Assessments Assessment Areas ──────────────── Offering targeted psychological assessments to help clarify learning, behavioural, and developmental profiles in children and young people. Assessment areas may include: • ADHD assessment and behavioural functioning • Autism spectrum screening and guidance regarding diagnostic pathways • Emotional and behavioural functioning • School-related wellbeing, adjustment, and learning concerns • Recommendations to support families and schools ・•・•・•・•・•・• •・•・•・•・•・•・• About Leonie ・•・•・•・•・•・• •・•・•・•・•・•・• I’m an award-winning registered psychologist working at the intersection of educational psychology, counselling, community wellbeing, and faith-informed contexts. My experience spans school settings, private practice, and community mental health services in Australia and internationally through competitive scholarship programs. Alongside clinical practice, my entrepreneurial interests in community wellbeing have led me to establish several initiatives, including ThriveWise Psychology. I also founded The Raphael Network (an Australian network of Catholic mental health professionals), Illume (community-based dialogue forums focused on emotional intelligence), and the ASEAN–Australia Strategic Youth Partnership (a regional youth leadership and dialogue initiative). I have also served on Australia’s peak professional psychology body, the Australian Psychological Society (APS), contributing to the broader development of the profession. My work continues to focus on strengthening psychologically informed communities through advisory, research, and community initiatives that support human flourishing. ──────────────── Fees and Rebates ──────────────── Individual session: $265 Payment processed via Halaxy (secure practice management system) Medicare rebate: $98.95 with a valid Mental Health Care Plan Private health rebates: subject to individual insurer policies