About David Hawkins, Clinical Psychologist

Hi I’m David

As a Clinical Psychologist with more than 25 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals across all stages of life (children, adolescents, and adults).

My Background

My professional experience in psychology has led me through various settings, including public mental health services, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and educational environments within the Catholic Education System. I’ve also had the privilege of sharing my knowledge and insights as a lecturer at institutions like Sydney University and Western Sydney University, focusing on psychology, education, and speech pathology.

With over 15 years dedicated to psychological assessments within the education system, I offer comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for a variety of conditions, including autism (ASD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), intellectual disability, specific learning disorder, giftedness, and other academic and cognitive assessments that span all age groups.

My work is particularly relevant for those navigating NDIS funding, seeking educational support, requiring assistance for their child at home, looking for personal support services, or aiming to enhance their self-awareness. I am committed to providing thorough and respectful assessments, meticulously tailored to the individual needs of my clients.

I am also a board-approved supervisor and I supervise clinicians at various stages of their careers. I offer supervision to clinicians aiming for psychologist registration or psychologists seeking endorsement as a clinical psychologist.

My Approach 

My training is extensive and diverse, encompassing a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to address a wide range of mental health concerns. The therapeutic modalities I utilise include the conversational model, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), and short-term psychodynamic approaches. This broad spectrum of methodologies enables me to customise my approach to effectively meet the individual needs of each person I work with.