Stuart Lokhee

About Stuart

Stuart is a Clinical Psychologist with a diverse and deeply grounded professional background spanning mental health, public safety, education, and justice settings. He holds a Master of Clinical Psychology, a Master of Criminology, and a First Class Honours degree in Psychology, as well as additional qualifications in education, occupational health and safety, and policing.
He is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, is a Medicare provider, and SIRA-accredited to deliver psychological services under workers’ compensation in NSW. He is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society.

Before entering clinical practice, Stuart served for over 25 years as a police officer, detective, and federal agent with the NSW Police, Australian Federal Police, and United Nations Peacekeeping missions in East Timor and the Solomon Islands. This unique professional history informs his work with individuals experiencing high levels of stress, trauma, or system-related challenges.

Clinical Experience

Stuart has delivered individual and group psychological care including:

• Private child, adolescent and adult practice
• NSW Health and Headspace services
• University psychology clinics
• Relationships Australia
• Corrections NSW
• Multicultural and community organisations

He works with clients across the lifespan, presenting with:

• Depression and anxiety disorders
• Sleep problems and stress-related conditions
• ADHD , including assessment, diagnosis, and referrals
• Complex trauma and PTSD
• School refusal, study stress, and life transitions
• Workplace bullying and psychological injury
• Chronic Pain
• Parenting after separation
• Relationship issues, including same-sex couples and families

Approach

Stuart’s therapeutic style is positive, warm, practical, and collaborative. He takes a strengths-based and evidence-informed approach to treatment, helping clients make meaningful progress toward their emotional and psychological well-being.

His work integrates techniques from:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• DBT skills-based interventions (e.g., Chairwork)
• Trauma-informed approaches

Areas of Interest Include

• Depression, anxiety, and sleep difficulties
• Workplace stress, bullying, burnout, and psychological injury
• Trauma-informed care for public service and frontline workers
• ADHD assessment, diagnosis, and support
• Parenting after separation and conflict resolution
• Same-sex relationships, families, and parenting dynamics
• Supporting first responders and justice system professionals

Beyond the Therapy Room

Outside of his clinical work, Stuart enjoys spending time with his family, travelling, good food, and being kept on his toes by his two lively Jack Russell terriers.

Referrals & Appointments

Stuart welcomes referrals from GPs, allied health providers, employers, and individuals seeking psychological support. Medicare rebates are available for eligible clients, and he is approved to provide treatment under SIRA workers’ compensation schemes.