Mr Paul Rushton (He/him)Psychologist

Paul Rushton is a Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience, specializing in a wide range of issues, particularly anxiety disorders and acute trauma. For over 20 years, he has worked extensively with emergency first responders. As the Principal Psychologist of PRA Psychology, Paul has also held several academic positions, including Clinical Assistant Professor at Bond University, Lecturer at Griffith University, and Sessional Lecturer at the University of Queensland's Medical School. His career in Queensland Health's mental health services spanned over a decade until 2003, during which he held senior roles such as Senior Clinical Psychologist and Manager of the Gold Coast Mental Health Service, overseeing more than 200 staff. His expertise extends across clinical psychology, government mental health services, performance coaching, and employee assistance programs. Paul is deeply committed to helping people improve their lives. He excels in guiding clients to better understand themselves, identify what holds them back from achieving their goals, and build the relationships they desire. He also offers performance coaching for individuals seeking to enhance specific areas of their lives, such as business or sports performance. Over the years, Paul has provided consultancy services to various sporting and mid-sized organizations and has extensive experience working with emergency services personnel, including police, fire, and ambulance employees. Paul's vast experience enables him to meet the diverse needs of his clients, whether they seek sessions to process thoughts and feelings, learn strategies and skills, change unhelpful thinking and emotional patterns, gain deeper self-understanding, or resolve chronic and complex issues. In addition to his clinical work, Paul has delivered training workshops across Australia and internationally. Notably, he has trained staff within the Singapore Government in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and Mindfulness. He is also a certified Trainer and Supervisor in Interpersonal Psychotherapy with the International Society of IPT. To book a session with Paul, please contact the practice.