Mr Dean McManus, MPsych
Clinical Psychologist
“I treat a wide range of psychological concerns, with particular expertise in anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, stress and burnout, trauma, addiction, relationships, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I offer a direct, trauma-informed approach grounded in CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness, alongside psychological assessments (including autism, ADHD, personality, cognitive, and medico-legal), and have extensive experience supporting adults, teens, families, and minority clients.”
- Australia
- Helensvale
- Mr Dean McManus
About Me
Approach
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In-person & Online
Services
Services Offered:
Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, map a person's cognitive and emotional profile, and guide treatment planning.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.
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A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
Learn more about Psychodynamic TherapyTrauma Counselling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Works With:
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Children
- Couples
- Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
ADHD / Attention Difficulties
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
Learn more about ADHD / Attention DifficultiesAnger
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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Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
Learn more about DepressionGrief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
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Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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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Professional Title:
Clinical Psychologist
An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.
Credentials
Qualifications
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
University of New England
Year: 2022
Bachelor of Social Science
Charles Sturt University
Year: 2013
Service Areas

Helensvale, Australia