Damien Rivkin

I am a warm and skilled clinical psychologist with more than 15 years of experience helping diverse clients with a range of psychological issues in both public and private settings.

While my therapeutic foundation is cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), I use an eclectic approach and tailor my treatment to the specific needs of individual clients. Some of the other key modalities that I draw upon include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy.

I regularly supervise postgraduate students from major NSW universities including the University of Sydney, UNSW, UTS and Macquarie University. Supervising students not only gives me the opportunity to give back to the profession and guide the next generation of psychologists but also exposes me to their freshness of thinking and enthusiasm for enabling positive change.

Acknowledging that we have a problem and then seeking help can be intimidating and even sometimes frightening. With this in mind, I will make you feel welcome, respected and cared for. I am empathic and non-judgmental and acknowledge people's unique perspectives as the expert in their own lives. I will endeavour to form a collaborative therapeutic relationship to help you address your issues, achieve your goals and start leading a richer and more rewarding life.

In addition to my private practice work in the Sydney CBD, I work part-time at Albion Centre, a public health service specialising in the care of people living with HIV and other chronic health issues.

Professional Affiliations and Qualifications

• Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)

  • Registration Number: PSY0001370835

  • Specialist endorsement in the area of Clinical Psychology

  • Board Approved Supervisor (PsyBA)

• Membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)

  • Fellowship of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists (FCCLP)

• Membership of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS)

Academic Qualifications

• Master of Psychology (Clinical) UNSW

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Hons I) University of Sydney

• Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) UNSW