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Stephanie has been featured on
The Project, The Today Show, Channel 31, Channel 4 UK
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
with Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Georgiou
This segment from The Today Show features Stephanie Georgiou, a Clinical Psychologist, providing commentary on Pathological Demand Avoidance as it is discussed in research and media.
TV Appearances
The Project: The "Halo Effect" of attractiveness in court
Clinical psychologist Stephanie shares commentary on how this bias suggests that factors such as attractiveness may influence courtroom decisions, with attractive defendants often perceived as more trustworthy or less likely to be guilty.
The Project: Why Middle Children Are The Best
Clinical psychologist Stephanie shares commentary on how birth order suggests these factors may influence behaviour such as your problem solving, diplomacy and social skills.

News Articles
'Exploring the Rise and Controversy of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Children' Clinical psychologist Stephanie Georgiou, featured in this article, shares how she first encountered PDA through her social media audience and how awareness of the profile has surged, particularly post-lockdown. While PDA has gained traction among parents and online communities, it remains a controversial and unofficial diagnosis in Australia.
Abbie Chatfield opens up about how a lot of her female friends have been recently diagnosed with ADHD. In a powerful episode of her It’s A Lot podcast, Abbie Chatfield opens up about her personal journey with ADHD and the challenges of being diagnosed as a woman. Joined by clinical psychologist Stephanie Georgiou, the discussion highlights how ADHD often presents differently in females.
Professional Work
Stephanie has been invited to contribute workshops, lectures and keynote presentations to the following organisations in a professional and educational capacity.




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