About Roderick Gawthrop
Clinical Psychologist in Surry Hills — get to know the person behind the practice and the values that guide our work.
Roderick Gawthrop
Clinical Psychologist
BPsych(Hons), MClin Psych
About
Roderick Gawthrop is a Clinical Psychologist. He completed a Bachelor of Psychology with First Class Honours at Macquarie University, before completing his Master of Clinical Psychology at Western Sydney University.
Roderick works with adults, adolescents, children (aged 5 and older), and couples. He has experience working with individuals, couples and groups in public and private health, and university settings.
Roderick currently works at St John of God Hospital in Burwood running groups in the mood wing and drug and alcohol wing of the hospital in addition to running outpatient DBT groups.
Outside of work, Roderick has a keen interest in philosophy, science and sport. In particular, Roderick enjoys tennis, and has served on the board of Australia's largest LGBTQI tennis group.
Therapeutic Approach
Roderick works primarily within a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) framework. However, he also draws upon other therapeutic modalities including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI) — with a focus on creating a collaborative, empathic, and above all, safe space for change to occur.
Areas of Focus
AHPRA Registered Psychologist (PSY0002184881) · Member, Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) · Registered WorkCover Provider
Common questions
What people often ask before booking with Roderick.
Yes. Roderick Gawthrop is an AHPRA-registered Clinical Psychologist (registration PSY0002184881) and a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA). He holds a Bachelor of Psychology with First Class Honours from Macquarie University and a Master of Clinical Psychology from Western Sydney University.
Roderick's primary strength is treating anxiety. He also works extensively with depression, trauma and PTSD, stress and burnout, relationship issues, ADHD assessment, and LGBTQ+ issues. He sees adults, adolescents, children aged 5 and older, and couples.
Roderick works primarily within a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) framework and also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, tailoring his approach to each client.
Yes. Roderick offers both in-person sessions at the Surry Hills rooms (Level 1/17 Randle St, Surry Hills NSW 2010) and secure video telehealth sessions for clients across Australia.
Yes. With a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your GP, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates on up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year. As a Clinical Psychologist, Roderick attracts the higher clinical-psychologist rebate. Speak with your GP about whether this is right for you.
Therapeutic Approaches
The evidence-based methods that guide our work.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Identifies and reframes unhelpful thought patterns to change how you feel and act.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with mindfulness to build skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Build psychological flexibility and take action aligned with your values.
Motivational Interviewing
A collaborative conversation that explores and strengthens your motivation for change.
Schema Therapy
Addresses deep-rooted patterns and unmet needs that originate from early life experiences.
Family Systems Therapy
Explores how family relationships and dynamics shape individual wellbeing, and how change in one part of the system creates change throughout.
Our values
The principles that shape every session.
Collaborative
Therapy is a partnership. We work with you, not at you.
Compassionate
A warm, non-judgemental space where you can be honest.
Evidence-Based
Treatment grounded in the best available research.
Goal-Oriented
Focused on practical, meaningful change in your life.
We're here when you take the first step
Reaching out can feel daunting, especially when things have been building for a while. Wherever you are — considering therapy for the first time, or returning after a break — we'll meet you there. Send a message when you feel ready, and we'll find a time to talk.
Prefer to call? 0422 918 631