Innovation

Community

Action

Our approach

Macquarie Street Psychology is a private psychology clinic located in Prahran, Melbourne. Founded by Dr. Dave Demmer and Dr. Beau Growcott with their shared interest in men’s mental health, Macquarie Street Psychology is passionate about addressing the psychological issues faced by men, as well as by members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Founded on the values of Innovation, Community, and Action, Macquarie Street Psychology is focused on supporting mental health at both an individual and societal level. The psychologists take an adaptive, authentic and creative approach to therapy, and support clients to address various difficulties such as depression, anxiety, stress- and adjustment-related issues, phobias, OCD, low self-esteem or motivation, relationship issues, and personality disorders.

Dr. David H. Demmer

Clinical psychologist & Co-founder of

Macquarie Street Psychology

Dave has a clinical and research background in men’s mental health and the mental health of the LGBTQIA+ community, working closely with these populations since the beginning of his career. Dave’s therapeutic style is collaborative, authentic, and strategy-focused. As well as 1:1 talk therapy, Dave is trained in couples therapy and holds a diploma of clinical hypnosis.

Dr. Beau Growcott

Psychologist & Co-founder of

Macquarie Street Psychology

Beau is a registered psychologist with both academic training and real-world experience. He is an LGBTQI-friendly practitioner with an empathic, pragmatic, and collaborative approach. He combines cognitive-behavioural techniques (CBT), with Acceptance and Commitment Practices (ACT), and Motivational work.