Meet Dr. Reza Nejad: Director of Prime Path Psychology Adelaide

Dr Reza Nejad

Dr Reza Nejad is a registered clinical psychologist in Adelaide with the Psychology Board of Australia, holding clinical endorsement and recognition as a board-approved supervisor through AHPRA, with over 25 years of experience. He provides evidence-based psychological support for individuals, couples, and families, both in-person and via online telehealth therapy.

Dr Nejad holds a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Adelaide, as well as Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in psychology. He is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, supervising placements, research projects, and coursework seminars. He is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society and the College of Clinical Psychologists.

Internationally trained in Spain, Belgium, and the USA, Dr Nejad provides evidence-based psychological therapies, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Gottman Method Couple Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). He is accredited in a broad range of contemporary evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, CPT, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and CBT-I.

He has extensive experience across mental health services in Australia and the USA and provides professional support for PTSD and trauma, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and a wide range of mental health concerns. Dr Nejad also works with clients funded through the NDIS and WorkCover, providing evidence-based psychological support tailored to individual needs.

He has a strong research background in mental health, continues to supervise postgraduate students, and provides expert reviews for scientific publications in his field.

Outside of work, Dr Nejad enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching films, and following soccer. He is empathetic, caring, and values the therapeutic relationship, providing a safe, professional, and supportive environment for his clients. He believes that positive change is always possible and focuses on helping clients reach their personal goals.

For individuals and couples seeking a clinical psychologist in Adelaide or via online telehealth, Dr Reza Nejad offers professional, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based psychological services.

Credentials & Certifications

Cognitive Processing Therapy Provider from Cognitive Processing Therapy USA
Registered Supervisor with Psychology Board of Australia
Credential DBT Clinician from Australian DBT institute
Beck Institute CBT Certified Clinicians from Beck Institute, the USA
Certified Prolonged Exposure Therapist from Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, University of Pennsylvania, the USA
Certified Prolonged Exposure Supervisor/Consultant from the Centre for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, University of Pennsylvania, the USA
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i) Practitioner from Australian Psychological Society (APS) and Australian Sleep Association (ASA)
Eating Disorder Credentialed Clinician from the Australian & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders
Level 3 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Academic Qualifications

Doctoral Degree in Psychology
Master of Psychology
Bachelor of Psychology

Publications

Abdollahnejad, R., Delfabbro, P., & Denson, L. (2015). Personality Disorders and Erroneous Beliefs in Pathological Gamblers. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 13, 376–390 DOI: 10.1007/s11469-014-9535-9
Abdollahnejad, R., Delfabbro, P. & Denson, L. (2014). Psychiatric Co-morbidity in Problem and Pathological Gamblers: Investigating the Confounding Influence of Alcohol Use Disorder, Addictive Behaviors,39,566-572. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2013.11.004
Abdollahnejad, R., Delfabbro, P., & Denson, L. (2014). Understanding the Relationship between Pathological Gambling and Gambling-Related Cognition Scores: The Role of Alcohol Use Disorder and Delusion Proneness. International Gambling Studies, 14(2), 183–195. DOI:10.1080/14459795.2014.886711
Abdollahnejad, M. R., Delfabbro, P., & Denson, L. (2013). The Clustering of Psychiatric Disorders in High-Risk Gambling Populations. Journal of Gambling Studies, 30, 933–947. DOI 10.1007/s10899-013-9392-7
Abdollahnejad, M. R. (2010). Role of Music Therapy in Helping Drug-Dependents. In D. Aldridge & J. Fachner (Eds.), Music Therapy and Addictions (pp.75-87). London: Jessica Kingsley.
Abdollahnejad, M. R. (2008) Therapeutic Community in Iran, World Federation of Therapeutic Community Journal. Daytop Inc., New York, the USA.
Abdollahnejad, M. R. (2008). Follow-up Evaluation of Tehran Therapeutic Community, Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal for Therapeutic and Supportive Organizations, 29(1), 57-75.
Abdollahnejad, M.R. (2006). Music Therapy in Tehran Therapeutic Community, Therapeutic Communities: the International Journal for Therapeutic and Supportive Organizations, 27 (1), 147-158.
Abdollahnejad, R. (2004). Music Therapy in Iran. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy.

Professional Affiliations

Registered Psychologist with Psychology Board of Australia with area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology
Fellow, APS College of Clinical Psychologists
Member of Australian Psychological Society

Conference Presentations

The prevalence of Comorbidities Among Pathological Gamblers in South Australia’ Oral Presentation at 22nd Australian National Conference for Gambling Studies, Launceston, Australia-2012;
‘Therapeutic Community and Cultural Diversity’ Oral Presentation at Australian Therapeutic Community Information Seminar, Adelaide, Australia, 2009;
‘Follow-up Evaluation of Tehran Therapeutic Community’ Oral Presentation at World Conference of Therapeutic Community. New York, USA, 2006;
‘The Use of Music Therapy on Substance Abusers’ Oral Presentation at 11th World Congress of Music Therapy, Brisbane, Australia, 2005.
‘Pathological Gambling and Comorbidities’ Oral Presentation at 9th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues, Loutraki, Greece, 2012;
‘Family Program in Therapeutic Community’ Oral Presentation at Australian Therapeutic Community Conference. Byron Bay, Australia, 2008;
‘The Use of Music Therapy in Tehran Therapeutic Community’ Oral Presentation at International Symposium on Substance Abuse Treatment, Blankenberg, Belgium, 2005;

Field Study & Internship courses

Reza has undertaken internship courses and field studies with the world-renowned Centres in the USA and Europe for psychological treatments.

Centre for Treatment of Substance Abuse and Comorbidities, Daytop Inc., New York, USA, 2006;
Centre for Treatment of Mental health Disorders, CEIS Formazione, Modena, Italy, 2012;
Centre for Treatment of Addiction and Mental Health Disorders, Trempoline, Belgium, 2005;
Centre for Treatment of Mental Health Disorders, Project Home, Mallorca, Spain, 2005;

Peer Review

From time to time Reza is also invited to provide expert critique on scientific papers within his field of expertise. Reza has served this role for the following journal and organisation:

International Association for Music & Medicine: Editorial Board Member;
International Association for Music and Medicine: Book editor and article reviewer;
The American Journal on Addiction, Reviewer;
International Journal of Health Policy and Management (IJHPM): Reviewer;

Dr Reza Nejad

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Member of the Australian Psychological Society and Fellow Member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists

Part of the Blue Knot Referral Network

Eating Disorder Credentialed Clinician

Member of the EMDR Association of Australia

Beck Institute CBT Certified Clinician

Gottman Referral Network Approved Member

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i) Practitioner