Meet David Thorpe

David has a particular interest in helping people navigate burnout and stress. He brings a well-rounded perspective to this work, drawing on experience in stress and burnout psychoeducation, psychological research and a range of roles across the private and public sectors.

• Master of Psychology (Organisational), University of Adelaide (ongoing)
• Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), University of Adelaide
• Master of Business (Research), University of South Australia
• Master of Management (Marketing), University of South Australia
• Bachelor of Business, University of South Australia
• Associate Member, Australian Psychological Society (APS)

David is currently training in strategies from:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours.
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Developing psychological flexibility and learning to work with difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them.
• Motivational Interviewing (MI): A collaborative, goal-focused approach to building motivation and commitment to change.

David has experience supporting clients with workplace and career-related challenges, including:

• Stress Management: Helping people identify causes of stress in their work and personal lives, and developing practical strategies to manage and reduce its impact.
• Burnout Recovery: Helping workers recognise the early warning signs of burnout — including feelings of exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness — and working collaboratively to restore wellbeing.
• Work and Career Relationships: Assisting people to navigate professional relationships, including managing conflict, improving communication, and finding healthier dynamics with colleagues, managers, or those they lead.