Member Australian Psychological Association (MAPS)
Fellow of the College of Clinical Psychology (FCCLP)
(The University of Queensland)
(Griffith University)
Prior to being a clinical psychologist in Varsity Lakes, David has worked in a range of mental health and physical health settings, including: inpatient acute psychiatric and psychiatric residential, acute medical health psychology, community mental health case management, and private practice as a registered clinical psychologist. David also spent eight years with Lifeline across counselling, supervision, and training roles. David is experienced in working psychotherapeutically in the areas of:
Men and women often seem to think and feel differently, but are these differences biological or social? Clinical psychologist David Hennessy explores distinct yet small gender differences in thought and emotion—revealing how culture, learning, and biology all interact to shape human experience.
Me time is not indulgence; it is maintenance. Taking breaks and allowing your mind to rest improves focus, emotional balance, and long-term productivity. Sustainable productivity comes not from working harder but from working well.
We often imagine that life is better somewhere else, yet lasting contentment grows from tending to the ground beneath our feet.
Even small shifts in our emotional state can quietly shape our decisions — what we notice, how we weigh risks, and what feels right. This post explores evidence from psychology and neuroscience showing how subtle mood variations influence everyday judgement and choice.
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