About us

Zen Psychology has been providing clients with the highest standards in psychological care since 2003. We can all face challenges in life from time to time and can benefit from talking to a professional in a warm, non-judgemental and nurturing environment. We provide counselling and support services in all areas of psychological concern:

• Anxiety Disorders (OCD, GAD, Panic Attacks)
• Depression
• Post-natal depression
• Insomnia & Sleeping Difficulties
• Stress management
• Confidence and self-esteem
• Weight Loss
• Addictions (Smoking, Drugs, Alcohol)
• Eating Disorders
• Pain Management
• Grief and Loss
• Bullying
• Phobias
• Trauma
• Anger Management
• We provide assistance to children from 7 years, adolescents and adults.

Nihal Kucuk

Nihal is a Psychologist who has been working with adolescents and adults for over 13 years. She is regarded as a highly experienced, warm, and passionate psychologist. Nihal moved from years of private practice in Melbourne and brings her passion and dedication to the sunny Gold Coast.

She draws expertise from a number of clinical areas: her earlier days in her career commenced in a palliative care unit; providing support and counselling to terminally ill patients and their families. As a result, she has extensive experience in grief and bereavement counselling.   Nihal then went onto work in Correctional Services with high risk offenders; assisting them with their rehabilitation back into the community. She has experience in court assessments and preparation of legal reports for Court.

Nihal has further experience in drug and alcohol hospital units with adults and adolescents with drug and alcohol addictions. She has provided Drink Driving Assessments for the Courts and co-facilitated Cannabis Cessation Group programs.   Working in private practice, Nihal has a wealth of experience in many different psychological presentations- she has worked with Trauma, Pain management, workplace issues, provision of legal reports for court and Workcover. Nihal is the first

Turkish Speaking Psychologist on the Gold Coast and she is able to provide assessment and therapy in Turkish. She has a strong background in cross-cultural counselling and has a deep acceptance of individuals from different cultural and religious backgrounds. Nihal is quite holistic in her approach; considering all aspects of your life to empower you with the tools you need to move forward in a balanced, fulfilling life.