A Warm Welcome to Ms Nicole Prendergast
We are pleased to introduce Ms Nicole Prendergast, Clinical Neuropsychologist, as the newest addition to our Referral Network.
Ms Nicole Prendergast
Clinical Neuropsychologist, Clinical Psychologist
In-Person Assessment
Brisbane, QLDMs Nicole Prendergast is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist who supports individuals in understanding and navigating changes to thinking, memory, and everyday functioning. With a strong foundation in both psychology and neuropsychology, she combines clinical expertise with a genuine passion for translating complex medical information into meaningful, practical insights for her clients.
Special Interest
Neuropsychological assessment following acquired/traumatic brain injury. Clinical assessment of a wide range clinical presentations. Physical and psychological for compensation.
Professional Background
Ms Nicole Prendergast is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist who supports individuals in understanding and navigating changes to thinking, memory, and everyday functioning. With a strong foundation in both psychology and neuropsychology, she combines clinical expertise with a genuine passion for translating complex medical information into meaningful, practical insights for her clients.
Ms Prendergast has worked across adult and youth mental health, research, and private practice settings and has provided neuropsychological assessment and care through her Brisbane-based practice since 2007. She has particular expertise in assessing brain injury and a wide range of clinical presentations, drawing on her extensive experience to deliver thorough, evidence-based evaluations.
Ms Prendergast is available for in‑person assessments. You can check her available appointment dates via RHO or chat with our Client Experience team to find the right option for you.
“Providing clarity around cognitive changes can be incredibly reassuring and empowering.”
Ms Nicole Prendergast
Meet Ms Nicole Prendergast beyond her medico-legal expertise
Ms Nicole Prendergast
Neuropsychology really feels like the natural intersection of my interests and experience. I’ve always been drawn to the medical side of psychology — understanding the specifics of an injury or neurological condition and how that translates into changes in thinking, memory, and day-to-day functioning. I find it both fascinating and meaningful to take complex medical information and help make it understandable and relevant to someone’s lived experience.
As a clinical psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist for many years, I’ve spent a great deal of time supporting individuals after injury as they work toward rebuilding their lives and maintaining quality of life. What I value about neuropsychology is the opportunity to meet people after what is often a very difficult or traumatic event and help them make sense of what they’re experiencing. Providing clarity around cognitive changes can be incredibly reassuring and empowering.
I also genuinely enjoy working in both assessment and treatment. Assessment offers insight and direction, while treatment provides space for growth and adaptation. Being able to integrate both allows me to support patients not only in understanding their challenges, but in developing practical strategies to move forward with confidence and resilience.
Ms Nicole Prendergast
Making a difference. I love working with a client and being able to advocate for them in a way that is meaningful.
Ms Nicole Prendergast
I love to read and I will read anything. I spend a lot of time with my family and we love to travel.
Ms Nicole Prendergast
Robin Williams – he was such a contrast in how he presented to the world, but showed such depth of emotion and understanding for others. I would be so interested to hear his philosophy in life. I always think of the times that he connected with his friends quietly just by showing up consistently.
Bonus points – are you cooking or heading to a restaurant?
Ms Nicole Prendergast
Cooking – I love to cook and make most of my own pastes so it means that I can be pretty fussy when it comes to flavour and taste. We still have some of our favourite restaurants but I will always pick places with food that I might not be able to cook at home.
Does pineapple ever grace your pizzas?
Ms Nicole Prendergast
I will eat anything on pizza except anchovies (the little bones that look like hairs freak me out).
Do you prefer cats or dogs?
Ms Nicole Prendergast
Dogs, I am actually allergic to cats.
Which season speaks to you, summer or winter?
Ms Nicole Prendergast
I love summer, I enjoy my daily walk and being able to do this in the evening. I hate being cold.
Tell us something surprising about yourself
Ms Nicole Prendergast
I have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Neuropsychology)
- Master of Clinical Psychology
- Bachelor of Social Science with Honours
- Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Nursing
ACCREDITATIONS
- PIRS
- AMA5
