Adrian Cooper is the consulting psychologist at Strathpine GP Superclinic, 11/328 Gympie Road, Strathpine. Adrian has been a registered psychologist for 28 years, working within a cognitive behavioural therapy framework and focused on practical, affordable and accessible psychotherapy. His experience spans public and private sector organisations and private practice.

How Adrian works

Adrian's approach is grounded in cognitive behavioural therapy, and he also draws on motivational interviewing, mindfulness and solution-focused therapy depending on what will best help you reach your goals. Counselling with Adrian is practical and focused on giving you tools you can use straight away, rather than open-ended talk.

The relationship between you and your psychologist is one of the biggest factors in whether counselling works. Adrian provides a safe, understanding and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what's going on and really be heard.

Who Adrian sees

Adrian works with adults across the full range of mental health concerns, from everyday and situational stress through to complex and long-standing conditions. That includes:

• Anxiety, depression and stress

• Relationship and family issues

• Men's emotional wellbeing

• Work and career issues, including WorkCover claims and workplace injury

• Stress related to legal or criminal justice matters

• Grief, loss and bereavement

• Traumatic or challenging life events

• Substance issues and addictions, including alcohol, drugs, gambling and social media

• Anger management

• Complex and long-standing mental health conditions, including personality disorders and psychotic illness

• Neurodivergence

• Self-esteem, self-image and personal identity, including sexuality

• Problem solving and decision making

Adrian has a particular strength in supporting people through WorkCover and legal processes. Before becoming a psychologist he worked as an industrial officer and union organiser, holds qualifications in industrial relations, and has extensive experience in tribunals and courts. He understands how those systems work and the pressure they put on people.

Your first appointment

The best way to find out whether Adrian is the right fit is to book in and come and have a chat. There's no substitute for sitting down together. Your first session is about getting to know you, what's brought you in, and what a good outcome would look like for you. From there you'll agree on a plan together. Some people need only a few sessions, others benefit from ongoing support, and that's something you'll work out as you go.

For referrers

If you're a GP, case manager, solicitor or other professional wanting to refer someone to Adrian, send through a referral and let the client make their own decision after that first session.

Fees and Mental Health Care Plans

The consultation fee is $140. Adrian continues to bulk bill patients on a Mental Health Care Plan who hold a valid concession card.

A Mental Health Care Plan is prepared by your GP and gives you access to a Medicare rebate on a set number of psychology sessions each calendar year. Ask your GP about a Mental Health Care Plan referral at your next appointment. You don't need a plan to see Adrian, but it will reduce your out of pocket cost.

Booking

Appointments are available Monday to Friday. Call our reception team on 07 3480 0111 to book an appointment with Adrian.

Now accepting new patients at Strathpine GP Superclinic.

Psychology services at Strathpine GP Superclinic are provided by Adrian Cooper.