It can be a life altering decision to enter therapy and the process of choosing a therapist can be one of the most important decisions you will make. To ensure your experience of therapy is rewarding it is vital that you feel comfortable with your therapist and that the environment is sensitive and respectful.
This website is designed to introduce you to Dr Shaun Dempsey, Clinical Psychologist so that you can learn more about his qualifications, experience and philosophy toward therapy. I hope the information I have provided here is helpful in your process of selecting a therapist and ultimately embarking on your journey to personal growth and better satisfaction with your life.
The brief facts about Dr Shaun Dempsey
- Clinical Psychologist in private practice, Townsville, North Queensland
- Endorsed Clinical Psychologist with Medicare Australian and AHPRA
- Master of Clinical Psychology and PhD in Psychology
- Medicare rebates apply with GP Mental Health Care Plan
- Providing evidence based assessment and intervention for adults, couples, children and families
- Providing high level supervision for Clinical College membership, 4 + 2 pathway and General Psychologists.
Mission Statement
Townsville Clinical Psychology Services aims to assist individuals, couples, families and groups to achieve optimum psychological health and wellbeing through the use of evidence based assessment and intervention techniques in a supportive and accepting environment.
Dr Shaun Dempsey has built up a busy private practice which focuses exclusively on the individuals to whom he provides his services. Shaun is interested in your unique presenting problems whatever they might be and is passionate about working with you collaboratively to develop a customised intervention plan specifically for your needs. His particular interests include
- PTSD and all traumas
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Men’s issues
- Anger
- Self-Esteem
- Loss & Grief
- Assertiveness
- Stress reduction
- Communications
- Achieving Goals & Dreams, Careers
- Couples counselling
- Bi-polar disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Adjustment issues
