Adrian Cuerva

Adrian is a registered clinical psychologist who holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from Macquarie University and a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of Sydney. He is also a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and has worked in a variety of contexts including public, private, and research environments.

Adrian likes to say he is “human first, psychologist second”. He shows this through his deep appreciation for the courage people display when they begin and continue throughout their therapy journey. For this reason, Adrian has an unwavering unconditional positive regard for his clients and is committed to supporting them in a truly authentic and compassionate manner.

Adrian’s has a wide range of clinical experience, including helping people with various types of anxiety issues, depression, as well as trauma-related concerns. Adrian utilises evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy. He is also very interested helping people learn communication skills so that they can navigate the complexities of human relationships effectively.

Overall, Adrian is passionate about helping people gain insight and awareness into their own unique internal life and how to overcome the personal challenges they face. He believes that with time and patience, people can eventually be their own therapist, managing and mastering their own thoughts, feelings, and actions in a healthy and holistic manner that positively impacts all areas of a person, affirming their overall sense of meaning and fulfillment in life.