Mr David McLaurin Clinical Psychologist

David has helped improve my mental health drastically over the past few years. Having had previous bad experiences with Victoria's mental health system, David provided a safe space for open conversation tailored to my needs, and his client-centred approach made me feel like a person, not just another number.
Highly recommended David!

I have worked with David for many years and would recommend him with confidence to anyone. He has helped me through an innumerable amount of difficult situations and I am incredibly grateful for his patience, understanding, open-mindedness and dry sense of humour.

David is an exceptional therapist. He has worked hard with me, helping me through the trauma of my work burnout, major depression and anxiety. David has assisted me in developing a range of positive coping strategies and has helped me gain far greater insight. It is without hesitation that I would recommend him.

Going to David was the best thing I could ever do, I cannot thank him enough for the success I’ve recently had in my life.

Thank you David.

I cannot recommend David highly enough! He has guided me through one of the the most stressful times in my life. He is engaged, caring and compassionate and has given me practical tools to manage my situation. I continue to see David to this day, and I’m so grateful for all his help.

I’ve been seeing David for almost a year now and I can honestly say that he has been an invaluable and an instrumental factor in the overall wellbeing of my mental health.
Over the years, I’ve been struggling with a lot of mental health issues, as well as the effects of past trauma and I have had a lot of counselling but unfortunately without much progress.
It wasn’t until I was at breaking point and was thought to be having a nervous breakdown by my family that I finally with a lot of hesitation and reservation on my part decided to seek more professional help in the form of a clinical psychologist.
This turned out to be the best decision that I have ever made in my life and I really regret not getting that professional help much earlier.
On a professional level, I have found David to be very well versed in his area of expertise, have excellent communication skills and having an uncanny ability of being able to reach the right diagnosis and the best way to treat it - speaking for myself.
On a personal level I have found David to be very polite, empathetic, patient, encouraging, easy to talk to and in my case most importantly being truthful (will plainly tell me how it is, not what my ears want to hear).
I’m still on my healing journey with David’s help and feel like that I’m closer than ever to the finishing line.
I highly recommend him as he has made a difference in my life.

You have plenty to gain by seeking a session with David

David has a great ability to be empathetic as a listener and can tailor therapy sessions to your needs and how you can best work through your sessions

David interjects fun and primarily focuses on raising positive feelings positive thoughts and finding meaning in our daily activities setting realistic goals and employing effective means to achieve them

I feel so much calmer and happier in myself. Therapy really helps.

David assists me with understanding my habits and patterns he continues to teach me coping strategies for over coming Depression, Anxiety, Workplace Stress, Improving Career & Relationships and Adult ADHD

My journey is one that’s not yet over but one we are working on together.

Moving from Tolerating life to Loving It, including the bumpy bits (some days I know how to look at life with optimism other days returning to therapy session with David for more empathy and challenging of my unique perceptions)

I hope therapy works for you

Spent an hour waiting. Nothing. Never before have I had to wait an hour past my appointment time to see a psychologist/psychiatrist. Not ideal when you really need someone to talk to.

David is an amazing psychologist who has helped me for the last 4 years getting through various issues, I can't recommend him enough i wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for him its ineffable to describe how thankful I am to have worked with him, he is kind, funny, well mannered and really knows what he is talking about if you need a psychologist stop looking you have found him.

David is so empathetic and genuine. He has been instrumental in my recovery. I highly recommend him.

Can not thank David enough. He has gone above and beyond any therapist I've known. Since meeting David in March after being diagnosed with cancer and the rollercoast journey of highs and extreme lows he has always been their.
He always manages to find a time for me between his busy scedule and even rings and discusses things with my medical team. Nothing has ever been too much.
Thank you David for giving my life back to me. I feel happy and positive again. Something I never thought possible.

Can not thank David enough. He has gone above and beyond any therapist I've known. Since meeting David in March after being diagnosed with cancer and the rollercoast journey of highs and extreme lows he has always been their.
He always manages to find a time for me between his busy scedule and even rings and discusses things with my medical team. Nothing has ever been too much.
Thank you David for giving my life back to me. I feel happy and positive again. Something I never thought possible.

I feel very fortunate to have found David - from the first time I spoke with him I felt confident that he could really help me. He is easy to talk to and has just the right mix of experience, expertise and kindness. He has helped both my son and I overcome anxiety issues, and has equipped us both with tools and strategies for long-term better mental health. I cannot thank him enough!

I have been seeking guidance and counsel from David for at least 2 years and keep going back for more because he helps significantly with a rational approach to the way we (as human beings) manage to persecute ourselves when stress and distress turn us into not nice people to be around. Thanks David.

David offers a genuine approach and professional service that is at a pace you can handle. I would recommend him for people who want to learn and grow and be challenged.

IAt times each of us are susceptible to some form of upheavals in our life's mine is nothing less than each of us who unfortunately go through these traumatic events, mine originated with my Wife, s illness, married for 60 yrs with a happy family life until she was diagnosed with "Cancer"of which eventually took her life, having suffered greatly with constant pain it was stressful for me to visit and view her distress, transferred to Palliative care she had to be sedated to ease her pain, she lasted for 4 days before this dreaded disease took her life, my life, my world was taken from me, my family and I had a meeting with the Doctors to explain what happened, I ran out of the meeting emotionally upset, it was my Oldest son who took over and organized funeral etc, I was not able to function as I should have, after the funeral my family suggested going to see a Doctor, I declined, it was stated that it was unhealthy for me at my age to behave like I was, I just did not seem to care, we did eventually go to a Doctor and he suggested I see a" "Clinical Psychologist" an appointment was made to see a Mr David McLaurin, this gentleman pulled me out of the darkness that I was in, I remember seeing him for the first time, he did not say anything just shook my hand, I just sat in his office crying uncontrollably, he looked at me with such a professionable glance, I was ashamed at my position, he then came over to me grabbed my hand, the other hand he put on my shoulder he spoke to me words that I can't remember tears still falling, his facial expression, his body language his whole deportment suddenly lifted me as if he was understanding what I was going through, I felt in awe at this figure of a man, this gentleman with his knowledge of what to say, what to do when confronted with an emotionally drained person seeking some form of release, he certainly is gifted in what his profession is, when I think of who I was, how I behaved in his office and who I am today I can say without fear of contradiction this gentleman persisted with my plight and each appointment I was able to see that gradually there was life after my traumatic experience, it certainly was a significant day for me when this gentleman Mr David McLaurin came into my life and with his professionable knowledge enabled me to come to terms with my loss, his demeanor, his status to me enables me to recommend him thoroughly to any one seeking his guidance his understanding, I rate this gentleman high on my list,
Hugh Matchett, Berwick.

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I have been seeing David for a period of 3 years as required. I have found him to be very professional and his approach very thorough. His experiences taught me valuable techniques in coping with the unique stresses in my life. I can only speak highly of David and recommend him to anybody who feels the need to see a professional thorough psychologist.

IAt times each of us are susceptible to some form of upheavals in our life's mine is nothing less than each of us who unfortunately go through these traumatic events, mine originated with my Wife, s illness, married for 60 yrs with a happy family life until she was diagnosed with "Cancer"of which eventually took her life, having suffered greatly with constant pain it was stressful for me to visit and view her distress, transferred to Palliative care she had to be sedated to ease her pain, she lasted for 4 days before this dreaded disease took her life, my life, my world was taken from me, my family and I had a meeting with the Doctors to explain what happened, I ran out of the meeting emotionally upset, it was my Oldest son who took over and organized funeral etc, I was not able to function as I should have, after the funeral my family suggested going to see a Doctor, I declined, it was stated that it was unhealthy for me at my age to behave like I was, I just did not seem to care, we did eventually go to a Doctor and he suggested I see a" "Clinical Psychologist" an appointment was made to see a Mr David McLaurin, this gentleman pulled me out of the darkness that I was in, I remember seeing him for the first time, he did not say anything just shook my hand, I just sat in his office crying uncontrollably, he looked at me with such a professionable glance, I was ashamed at my position, he then came over to me grabbed my hand, the other hand he put on my shoulder he spoke to me words that I can't remember tears still falling, his facial expression, his body language his whole deportment suddenly lifted me as if he was understanding what I was going through, I felt in awe at this figure of a man, this gentleman with his knowledge of what to say, what to do when confronted with an emotionally drained person seeking some form of release, he certainly is gifted in what his profession is, when I think of who I was, how I behaved in his office and who I am today I can say without fear of contradiction this gentleman persisted with my plight and each appointment I was able to see that gradually there was life after my traumatic experience, it certainly was a significant day for me when this gentleman Mr David McLaurin came into my life and with his professionable knowledge enabled me to come to terms with my loss, his demeanor, his status to me enables me to recommend him thoroughly to any one seeking his guidance his understanding, I rate this gentleman high on my list,
Hugh Matchett, Berwick.

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I have been seeing David on and off over many years as a Public Client, Private Client and more recently a TAC Client. I have found him to be extremely professional and helpful. I credit David with me still being here today as in the early days I was extremely actively suicidal. David has given me the tools to understand and learn along the journey that we all have choices and ultimately are responsible for our own actions. At times it has been challenging, but I believe a excellent psychologist challenges you. I would recommend David in a heartbeat. He has managed at times to fit me in on extremely short notice.

I have been seeing David for a number of years now and I would not hesitate to recommend him. David has always treated me with kindness and compassion towards my particular circumstances. His approach and treatment is proving to be effective and I am confident that with David's assistance I will get onto top everything and be able to move forward.