David Mussoff
David Mussoff
Clinical Psychology Registrar
About David
David is particularly interested in helping people understand long-standing patterns that may be affecting their emotional wellbeing, relationships, and sense of self. He takes a warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth approach to therapy, primarily drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). His approach combines practical strategies for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with exploration of the experiences and beliefs that may sit beneath these difficulties.
David believes therapy works best when it is collaborative, genuine, and grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship. Before becoming a psychologist, he worked in corporate leadership, giving him a practical understanding of the pressures associated with work, relationships, responsibility, and competing demands. This experience continues to inform his work and helps him connect psychological concepts with the realities of everyday life.
David is also accompanied by Nugget, his friendly 5.5 kg toy cavoodle, who regularly joins him in the therapy room and brings a calm and friendly presence to the therapeutic environment.
For clients who would prefer not to have a dog present, David is also happy to provide sessions via telehealth.
Background
David holds a Master of Clinical Psychology from Queensland University of Technology, as well as a Graduate Diploma (Advanced) in Psychology and a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from the University of Melbourne. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine.
David is registered as a psychologist and clinical registrar with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPI).
David has experience working with adults presenting with a broad range of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, stress, and neurodivergence. Prior to becoming a psychologist, he worked in corporate leadership, giving him a grounded understanding of the ways mental health, work, relationships, and broader life pressures can interact. He brings this combination of professional and clinical experience to his work with a diverse range of clients.
