About David

I’m based in the Illawarra region of NSW and my passion is helping people restore emotional balance and re-connect with who/what is important to them.

I have a special interest in working with people who live with obsessive-compulsive disorder to regain their time and freedom in daily life. I also enjoy providing therapy for people who feel restricted by overwhelming emotions.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)

  • Master of Psychology (Clinical)

  • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

  • Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Psychology)

Memberships / Registrations

  • Fellow of the Clinical College of the Australian Psychological Society

  • Registered Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA

  • Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor

Research output

Cooper, D. D. J., Stavropoulos, L., Grisham, J. R. (2024). Variants in Imagery Rescripting for OCD: Memories versus Future, Attachment versus Mastery. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy. https://doi.org/10/gt47bt

Stavropoulos, L., Cooper, D. D. J., Champion, S. M., Keevers, L., Newby, J. M., & Grisham, J. R. (2024). Basic processes and clinical applications of mental imagery in worry: A systematic review. Clinical Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10/gtqtm9

Cooper, D. D. J., Wong, S. F., & Grisham, J. R. (2024). Testing an imagery rescripting exercise targeting fear of self. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy. https://doi.org/mp5s

Cooper, D. D. J., & Grisham, J. R. (2023, October). Studying imagery rescripting online: Learnings from three experiments. [Conference presentation]. Australian Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy National Conference, Sydney.

Cooper, D. D. J., & Grisham, J. R. (2023, October). Who to see for OCD? Reducing a barrier to effective care. [Poster]. Australian Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy National Conference, Sydney.

Cooper, D. D. J., & Grisham, J. R. (2023, June 03). Experimentally testing variations in an imagery re-scripting protocol for obsessive-compulsive disorder. [Conference presentation]. 10th World Congress of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, Seoul.

Cooper, D. D. J., Popovic, G., Grisham, J. R. (2023, June 03). Testing an experimental paradigm for rescripting for obsessive-compulsive prospective imagery. [Poster]. 10th World Congress of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, Seoul.

Perkes, I. E., Cooper, D. D. J., Grisham, J. R., Dyason, K. M., Farrell, L. J., & Manning, E. E. (2023, March 29). Obsessive compulsive disorder is more common than you think. But it can take 9 years for an OCD diagnosis. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-is-more-common-than-you-think-but-it-can-take-9-years-for-an-ocd-diagnosis-196651

Cooper, D. D. J., Perkes, I. E., Lam-Po-Tang, J., Farrell, L. J., Brakoulias, V., & Grisham, J. R. (2023). Finding help for OCD in Australia: Development and evaluation of a clinician directory. Australian Psychologist. https://doi.org/10.1080/00050067.2023.2189003

Cooper, D. D. J., Popovic, G., & Grisham, J. R. (2023). A novel experimental investigation of online imagery rescripting for obsessive-compulsive prospective imagery. Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocrd.2023.100799

Cooper, D., Popovic, G., Grisham, J. R. (2022, October 14). Rescripting Prospective Obsessive-Compulsive Imagery Online. [Conference presentation]. AACBT National Conference, Melbourne.

Cooper, D., Perkes, I. E., Lam-Po-Tang, J., Farrell, L. J., Brakoulias, V., Grisham, J. R. (2022, May 17). Development of a clinician directory for OCD [Conference presentation]. RANZCP Congress, Sydney.

Cooper, D., Champion, S., Stavropoulos, L., Grisham, J. R. (2021). How technology can enhance treatment: A scoping review of clinical interventions for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders. British Journal of Clinical Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjc.12279

Cooper, D., Yap, K., O’Brien, M., Scott, I. (2020). Mindfulness and empathy among counseling and psychotherapy professionals: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Mindfulness. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-020-01425-3

Cooper, D., Yap, K. (2019, October 1). Difficulty disengaging attention from contamination-related threats in a high-contamination-fear sample [Conference presentation]. 8th ACU Psychology Research Conference, Strathfield.

Cooper, D., Yap, K., Batalha, L. (2018). Mindfulness-based interventions and their effects on emotional clarity: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2018.04.018