Daniel Murphy

Daniel is a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Daniel completed his undergraduate study at The University of Melbourne in 2002 before embarking on 10 years of work and travel abroad. Daniel completed his postgraduate training in clinical psychology in 2015 and has been working in private practice in the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers regions for more than a decade.

Daniel provides face-to-face appointments in a large and natural light-filled consultation room in Robina on the Gold Coast. Telehealth (video and phone consultations) is also available. Daniel provides treatment for clients aged 18 years and older.

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Daniel provides psychological services under Medicare, Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), WorkCover QLD, Open Arms, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) self-refer program, NDIS, and the National Redress Scheme.

Treatment Services

Daniel sees clients aged 18 years and older. He has a particular interest in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and often incorporates Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy into treatment. Daniel frequently works with military veterans and first responders such as police officers. Other therapies provided include dynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

Daniel also provides treatment for problems including depression, anxiety, drug or alcohol problems, grief, and emotional distress related to traumatic experiences. He also has extensive experience working with those coping with chronic psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Daniel provides counselling under the NDIS for participants needing help with the impact of conditions such as schizophrenia, autism, and acquired brain injuries.

Daniel does not provide therapy for eating disorders. He also does not provide medico-legal assessments or any court-related documents such as letters or affidavits.

Fees

Appointments are generally for 50 minutes and cost $250, payable on the day of the appointment. Clients who have a referral and Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from their GP are eligible for a $145.25 Medicare rebate, which leaves an out-of-pocket expense of $104.75 per session.

Daniel also sees clients under various funding schemes with no gap fees such as DVA, Open Arms, WorkCover QLD, the QPS self-refer program, the National Redress Scheme, and the NDIS for self and plan-managed participants.

Referrals and Availability

GP or psychiatrist referrals can be received via email or Medical Objects (Medicare provider number 4992845Y). If you have been provided with a paper copy of your referral you are welcome to scan and email or text a photo of each page to the practice mobile phone number.

Initial appointments can currently be scheduled within three weeks of receiving a referral (Last updated May 2026).

Daniel currently takes appointments during business hours only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Appointments can be booked after your referral has been received.

Please send general enquires via email.

Get in Touch

2 Waterfront Place

Robina, QLD 4226

The building is on the corner of Laver Drive and Waterfront Place.

Located inside the Chesed Medical office suite in the Riverwalk Place building on Laver Drive.

Entry is from Waterfront Place, with free car parking outside.

Located on level 1 directly above the Robina 7 Day Doctor clinic.

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Tel: 0401 552 098

​danielmurphypsychology@gmail.com

There is no fax number

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Medical Objects for GP referrals: 4992845Y