David

Mr David Patton

Psychologist

“Endorsed clinical psychologist with a special interest in adult and older adult psychology”

About Me

I help adults and older adults navigate life's unique challenges, offering a calm, supportive space. We can explore your experiences together, working to understand patterns and develop practical strategies for daily well-being. My aim is to help you find clarity and build resilience. Sessions provide useful insights you can apply immediately. This approach is ideal for those seeking grounded support through life transitions and personal growth.

Approach

Clinical endorsement guides a practical, measured approach that turns explored patterns into small, manageable steps. I work face-to-face in Bowral in English, offering steady, hour-long sessions tailored to a pace that suits people in midlife and later years. Sessions move between focused reflection, practical problem-solving for mood, memory or attention concerns, and short, doable practices to try between meetings. This steady, applied style suits those navigating transitions or managing frustration who want clear, usable steps.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

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    Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Elderly
  • •Groups
  • •Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

    Learn more about Life Transitions
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    Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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    Memory Problems

    Difficulties with retaining or recalling information, which may be related to ageing, brain injury, neurological conditions, stress, or psychological factors.

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    Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

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    Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Qualifications

James Cook University

Registrations

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

The Mews

In-person

Bowral, New South Wales

Australia