Nicola Gates

BA (Hons), MA (Clinical Neuropsychology), MPhil (Psychology), MCCN, PhD Candidate

Nicola Gates is a registered psychologist/clinical neuropsychologist with 15 years’ experience working in rehabilitation and acquired brain injury. She is a consultant to a number of services, including the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service.

Nicola has undertaken additional professional training including cognitive behaviour therapy for anxiety and depression, and coaching psychology, and is currently undertaking a PhD in psychological wellbeing and preventive therapy for dementia through the UNSW School of Psychiatry. Her practice, A Brain for Life, provides services in cognitive assessment, brain health and positive-ageing well lifestyle, and adheres to evidenced based practice.

Nicola has experience in media, public presentations and education, and has presented at educational forums for MBF and Bupa Australia, in addition to professional conferences.