Clinical interests
- PTSD and trauma
- EMDR and EMDR 2.0
- Persistent and complex pain
- Anxiety, panic and phobias
- Depression and adjustment
- Clinical leadership and multidisciplinary care
Clinical psychology, trauma & leadership
David Batten
Head of Psychology · Principal Clinical Psychologist
Leading evidence-based psychological care for PTSD, trauma, persistent pain and other complex presentations.
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About
Experience connected to purpose.
David Batten is Harmony’s Head of Psychology and Principal Clinical Psychologist. His work is person-centred and evidence-based, helping people understand patterns, recognise strengths and build meaningful change.
David is an experienced EMDR Therapist and has completed additional training in EMDR 2.0. His broader practice may draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy-informed approaches according to the person and clinical need.
In March 2026, David was featured in an ABC News report as the clinical psychologist participating in a demonstration of how EMDR is delivered.
Qualifications
- Master of Clinical Psychology
- Bachelor of Psychology with Honours
- Graduate Diploma in Psychology
- Master of Business with Distinction
- Bachelor of Business (Management)
Awards & recognition
- Australian Psychological Society Prize, 2021
- Edgar H Booth Memorial Prize and Medal, University of New England
- Vice-Chancellor’s Scholar, University of New England
- First Class Honours in Psychology
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