David Marishel 
Clinical Psychologist
B.Psych (Hons), M.Psych (Clinical)

David is a Clinical Psychologist who has over 10 years’ experience working with adults who are experiencing life changes or challenges including depression, anxiety, work-related stress and burnout, chronic health conditions (including chronic pain, fatigue, and sleep difficulties), grief and loss, recovery from trauma, and relationship difficulties.

David has a special interest in working with men before the birth of their child and during the early years of parenting. He runs a group for new and expectant fathers in his area.

David’s work focusses on assisting people to get unstuck from emotional and behavioural difficulties and stressful life circumstances and move towards the things in life that really matter. His therapeutic approach involves a medium to longer term journey where people can experience real and meaningful change. David has training and experience in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

Areas of Special Interest

• Preconception, including fertility issues
• Pregnancy
• Perinatal loss
• Antenatal depression and anxiety
• Birth trauma
• Premature Birth
• Postnatal depression and anxiety
• Adjustment issues
• Infants
• Parenting
• Fathers
• Couple relationship

Professional Memberships

• Member Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
• Member APS College of Clinical Psychologists (CCLP)
• Member Australian Association of Infant Mental Health (AAIMHI)
• Member Australian Clinical Psychologists Association (ACPA)
• Member International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)

Fees & Rebates

Cost: $220 per 50-minute session *Medicare Rebate: $137.05
Out-of-pocket: $82.95 per session

*Medicare rebates are available to those who have a referral and Mental Health Care Plan from their GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician.  This must be in place prior to the first claimable session.

Available Monday to Friday
Contact: David directly on 0403 965 301 or use the Contact button below for an online enquiry