Overview

Deena is an experienced Performance Psychologist (AHPRA), endorsed Clinical Psychologist, and devoted equestrian. Having navigated her own path from performance anxiety to confidence in the saddle, Deena combines personal experience with evidence-based psychological strategies to help horse riders of all disciplines. In her Performance Psychology sessions, she focuses on helping equestrians conquer nerves, recover confidence after setbacks, and build the "mental muscle" required for peak performance. For more information on Performance Psychology Services, please see www.deenacooper.com.au Deena also offers Clinical Psychology services. Whether stressors start at work, in your family, or out in the community, Deena provides a space where you don’t have to 'have it all together.' As a Clinical Psychologist Deena offers a down-to-earth and realistic approach, helping clients move beyond 'just getting through the week' to restoring their energy and finding genuine joy in your life again. For more information on clinical psychology services, please see www.deenacooper.com.au/clinical-psychology

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Master of Psychology (Educational & Developmental)

Accreditations

  • AHPRA registration # PSY0001956513
  • Area of Practice Endorsement: Clinical Psychologist
  • Area of Practice Endorsement: Educational & Developmental

Certifications

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Member AAPi
  • Performance Psychology
  • Clinical Psychologist

Fees/Services

  • DVA Telehealth Session with Clinical PsychologistA$239.85
  • Performance Psychology: Follow up session (50 minutes) (online)A$230.00
  • Performance Psychology: Initial Appointment (75 minutes) with Psychologist (online)A$270.00
  • Work Cover Qld - Initial ConsultationA$267.00
  • WorkCover Qld - Subsequent ConsultationA$267.00

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Sports psychology
  • Academic Performance
  • Adolescents
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety and phobias
  • Burnout
  • Child Psychology
  • Executive Coaching
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Mental health
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Work Related Issues

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoeducation
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Older adults

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Group Sessions
  • Online consultations