David - TEMME Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

David is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist with a Master of Social Work from the University of Melbourne and advanced training in Schema Therapy.
 

David works with adults experiencing complex emotional, relational, and trauma-related difficulties. Many of the people he works with feel caught in long-standing life or relationship patterns that have their roots in early experiences and continue to shape their sense of self, relationships, and emotional well-being.

His work is particularly focused on longer-term psychotherapy with adults experiencing entrenched coping patterns and the enduring impact of trauma. He draws on a depth-oriented, relational lens to support a broad range of psychological and mental health presentations.

David’s clinical approach is informed primarily by Schema Therapy and EMDR. He helps clients gently explore the underlying patterns that contribute to distress, supporting them to develop more integrated, sustainable ways of relating to themselves and others.

Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, David’s work emphasises insight, emotional processing, and relational change. He offers a reflective, non-judgmental therapeutic space where clients can slow down, make sense of their experiences, and work toward greater emotional clarity and connection.

David has experience working across private practice and inpatient mental health settings supporting adults with complex and enduring mental health difficulties.

He welcomes enquiries from adults who are considering psychotherapy and are seeking a thoughtful, longer-term approach to change.