Nicholas Fifield

Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist, Australian Institute for Human Wellness


Nicholas Fifield is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor with broad experience across military, private practice, forensic, occupational and multidisciplinary healthcare settings. His clinical work includes the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental conditions, occupational functioning and complex presentations arising within high-demand environments. Alongside clinical practice, he delivers psychoeducation, professional training and provides supervision to developing psychologists.

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<p>Nicholas Fifield is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor with broad experience across military, private practice, forensic, occupational and multidisciplinary healthcare settings. He holds a Master of Clinical Psychology from Western Sydney University, a Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced from Monash University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Melbourne. He also holds diplomas in nursing and paramedical science.</p><br> <p>Nicholas currently works in private practice. His clinical work includes the assessment and treatment of adult and adolescent mental health presentations, with particular experience in neurodevelopmental conditions, occupational functioning and complex presentations arising within high-demand environments. He regularly conducts diagnostic, psychometric, behavioural and occupational assessments, including assessments for ADHD and autism spectrum disorder.</p><br> <p>Before becoming a psychologist in the Australian Army, Nicholas served as a medical sailor in the Royal Australian Navy, working across primary healthcare, hospital, emergency and pre-hospital settings. This experience informs his interest in military and veteran mental health, first responders, organisational systems, resilience and the practical application of psychological knowledge within non-clinical environments.</p><br> <p>Nicholas has also worked within forensic mental health services and has experience facilitating trauma-support and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy groups. Alongside clinical practice, he delivers psychoeducation, professional training and provides supervision to developing psychologists.</p>