Hennessy Clinical Psychology

27/08/2026

Psychology for Veterans | Gold Coast

Veterans seek psychological support for many different reasons.

Sometimes these difficulties relate to experiences during military service or the transition to civilian life. At other times, they are the kinds of difficulties that can affect any of us – anxiety, low mood, stress, relationships, sleep, grief, health concerns or changes in life.

Hennessy Clinical Psychology provides individualised psychological therapy for veterans from Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast.

David Hennessy, Clinical Psychologist

More information through the link in bio.

24/08/2026

Complex PTSD can affect more than memories of what happened.

It can also affect how someone manages strong emotions, sees themselves, experiences trust and navigates relationships.

Psychological therapy can provide a place to understand these patterns and work with them gradually. Treatment does not need to begin with immediately discussing every traumatic experience. It can be paced according to the individual, their circumstances and their readiness.

I have added a new page explaining how I approach psychological therapy for Complex PTSD.

In-person appointments are available in Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast, with telehealth available across Australia.

Read more via the link in bio.

David Hennessy
Clinical Psychologist

15/08/2026

DVA-funded psychology on the Gold Coast

If you hold an eligible DVA Veteran Card, psychological treatment may be available through DVA funding arrangements.

I have added a dedicated DVA information page to the Hennessy Clinical Psychology website explaining:

• Veteran Card coverage
• Gold Card and White Card arrangements
• DVA psychology referrals
• treatment cycles
• Non-Liability Health Care for mental health
• DVA psychology fees
• face-to-face and telehealth appointments

Hennessy Clinical Psychology is located in Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast, with secure telehealth available across Australia where appropriate.

DVA Psychology information: link in bio

11/08/2026

Early mornings on the Gold Coast are a good reminder that sometimes a little space can help us see things more clearly.

I currently have some psychology appointment availability at Hennessy Clinical Psychology in Varsity Lakes, with telehealth appointments also available across Australia.

I work with adolescents and adults across a range of concerns, including anxiety, mood and emotional health, trauma and stress, neurodiversity, sleep difficulties, chronic pain, adjustment to health conditions, and other complex psychological concerns.

If you are considering psychological support, you can view current appointment availability and information about making an appointment through the Hennessy Clinical Psychology website.

David Hennessy
Clinical Psychologist
Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast

MentalHealthGoldCoast

09/08/2026

Psychology appointments are currently available in Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast.

I’m David Hennessy, Clinical Psychologist at Hennessy Clinical Psychology.

I provide psychological assessment and evidence-based therapy for adolescents and adults, with in-person appointments in Varsity Lakes and secure telehealth appointments across Australia.

Areas of support include anxiety, depression and mood difficulties, trauma and PTSD, grief and adjustment, neurodiversity-related challenges, chronic pain, sleep difficulties, emotion regulation and other psychological concerns.

Current appointment availability and booking information can be found on the Hennessy Clinical Psychology website.

hennessyclinicalpsychology.com/appointment-availability/

02/05/2026

The Mental Health Benefits of Nature

By David Hennessy, Clinical Psychologist, Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast, QLD

Evidence consistently shows that spending time in nature supports mental health by reducing stress, supporting emotional regulation, and helping the nervous system settle.

Intentional engagement matters.
Listening to nature, observing natural environments, and noticing physical sensations can all contribute to psychological wellbeing.

Local therapy in Varsity Lakes
Telehealth available anywhere in Australia

The easiest way to make an appointment is on our website:
https://hennessyclinicalpsychology.com/contact/

Read further:
https://hennessyclinicalpsychology.com/the-mental-health-benefits-of-nature/

16/04/2026

OCD Therapy Varsity Lakes
By David Hennessy, Clinical Psychologist, Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast, QLD

OCD often follows a predictable pattern. A thought appears, anxiety rises, and a behaviour or mental ritual reduces the discomfort for a short time.

Over time, this can strengthen the cycle and make the thoughts feel more important or threatening.

Evidence-based therapy focuses on gradually changing this pattern. Instead of responding with a ritual, people learn to allow the anxiety to rise and fall on its own.

This shift takes practice, although many people find it leads to meaningful change.

Local therapy in Varsity Lakes
Telehealth Australia-wide
Book Online https://hennessyclinicalpsychology.com/contact/

Read more: https://hennessyclinicalpsychology.com/therapy-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-varsity-lakes/

09/04/2026

Psychology and Chronic Pain
By David Hennessy, Clinical Psychologist, Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast, QLD.
Pain is not only physical
The nervous system plays a role

Chronic pain can affect many areas of life, including sleep, mood, and daily functioning.

Research shows that persistent pain often involves changes in the nervous system. This can increase sensitivity to pain signals over time.

Psychological therapy focuses on helping people understand these processes and respond differently. This may include pacing, nervous system regulation, and gradually returning to meaningful activities.

Local therapy in Varsity Lakes
Telehealth Australia-wide
Book Online https://hennessyclinicalpsychology.com/contact/

Read more: https://hennessyclinicalpsychology.com/psychology-chronic-pain/

01/04/2026