Meet the Team - Deen

Deen Rawling – Provisional Psychologist

Deen  is a Provisional Psychologist with over 2 years of experience in the field, and is nearing the end of his supervision period where he will become fully registered. Before becoming a psychologist, Deen worked as a disability support worker, supporting neurodiverse children, adolescents, and adults. This background informs Deen's compassionate and client-centered approach to therapy.

Deen specializes in providing psychological services to clients dealing with anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation. With a focus on using person-centered (Rogerian) techniques, Deen creates a supportive environment based on empathy, genuine interest, and unconditional positive regard.

Deen believes in normalizing and validating clients’ experiences using Linehan's validation principles. This approach, combined with unconditional positive regard, helps clients feel heard and understood, fostering a trusting therapeutic relationship.

Deen is passionate about exploring human behavior through the lens of attention and emotion, particularly how they impact anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationships. This curiosity drives Deen’s ongoing development as a clinician.

Deen stays up to date with industry trends by engaging with resources from the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Institute of Professional Psychologists.

Fun Fact
​Outside of work, Deen enjoys watching football, particularly the Japanese League’s Sanfrecce and the Premier League’s Liverpool. Deen also encourages clients to explore their personal values to foster self-understanding and growth.