About us
David Morrison, BPsych, MPsych (Clinical), MAPS
David is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, adults and older adults in both the public and private sectors. David's professional experience includes:
- Working for International Health and Medical Services at seven Immigration Detention Centres across Australia, Christmas Island and Nauru as either Psychologist or Mental Health Team Leader.
- Coordinating and facilitating group programs at Calvary Hospital Mental Health Unit, St Luke's Campus in Launceston, Tasmania.
- Clinical Psychology private practice in:
- Leonora, Western Australia.
- Launceston, Tasmania.
- Scottsdale, Tasmania.
- Beaconsfield, Tasmania.
- Working for the Western Australian Department for Child Protection in Rockingham and Geraldton, Western Australia.
- Working in the Personal Support Program for Mission Australia at Fremantle and Rockingham, Western Australia.
David gained his professional qualifications in Western Australia, graduating with a Bachelor of Psychology from Murdoch University, and Master of Psychology (Clinical) from Curtin University of Technology.
Services
David's main therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Psychotherapy, Supportive Counselling, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy. David has experience using these therapies helping people address their personal, workplace and day-to-day difficulties, which include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Panic attacks
- Obsessions and compulsions
- Adjustment difficulties
- Self-esteem
- Self harm and suicidal thinking
- Work related issues
- Anger management
- Addictive behaviours
- Bipolar disorder
- Cross cultural issues
- Post traumatic stress