ABOUT PSYCHOLOGIST, NEKTARIOS

Nektarios is committed to conducting assessments that provide both diagnostic insights and psychotherapeutic value, aiming for the assessment process and resulting report to serve as a catalyst for meaningful change and a more fulfilling new beginning in clients’ lives.

Clients have described him as extremely knowledgeable and compassionate, noting that he “even managed to make parts of the assessment most funny—a remarkable feat, as I was so stressed I was in tears,” whilst others commented, “the written report I received was very extensive and detailed.”

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology
• Masters in Clinical and Health Psychology
• Bachelor of Psychology (with Honours)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

• AHPRA Registration: PSY0001963830
• Member of Australian Psychological Society (APS): 150943

Nektarios is a practising psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). He adheres to the ethical and professional standards set by the Australian Psychological Society and the Psychologists Registration Board, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care in his practice as a psychologist in a clinical setting.

NEKTARIOS THERAPEUTIC AND ASSESSMENT APPROACH

Nektarios strives to be authentic, warm, and caring when conducting assessment work, knowing that most people can be very anxious when undergoing comprehensive Autism, ADHD, and cognitive assessments, given how revealing these assessments are of someone’s personality, overall thinking styles and processes, and their abilities and potential.

Nektarios has received formal training in providing neuroaffirming assessments and reports, and he has helped a lot of individuals to access the support they need based on the assessments and reports produced for his clients.

Nektarios is also trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), drawing on elements of psychodynamic and family systems approaches, and he is able to understand an individual’s challenges from cognitive, intrapersonal, and family environment perspectives, which enables him to provide recommendations, direction, and advice that can be life-changing.

Experience & Interests

Nektarios has served as a Senior Clinician (Psychologist) in various services in the Northern Territory, including Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), corrections, adult mental health, and the Department of Education. His experience includes conducting multidisciplinary diagnostic assessments for neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability, performing psycho-educational evaluations for conditions like dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, and assessing individuals with both Autism/ADHD and advanced intellectual abilities (Twice-Exceptional profiles).

Nektarios utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, along with psychodynamic and family therapy approaches. He holds a PhD in Psychology and has published research in international, peer-reviewed journals. He is fluent in Greek and can offer psychology services to Greek speakers; however, his availability is currently limited to assessment services.

NEKTARIOS AREAS OF INTERESTS

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Combined ADHD and Autism Assessment
• Learning Difficulties
• Intellectual Difficulties or Intellectual Disability
• Developmental Delay
• Giftedness and Exceptionality
• Specific Learning Disorders (Dyslexia and Dyscalculia)
• School or Cognitive Difficulties

Nektarios offers personalised assessments designed to deliver long-term therapeutic benefits and address nuanced challenges related to neurodiversity, which may hinder sustainable progress if not approached in a focused and systematic manner.

Personal Interests

Nektarios is passionate about classic literature, especially Byzantine history and ancient Greek philosophy. He has read all of Dostoyevsky’s works and related publications. For relaxation and reflection on work, life, and family, he enjoys running, biking, and swimming.

Nektarios is a highly respected psychologist at Positive Wellbeing Psychology, offering assessment services via telehealth to clients Australia-wide.