About Us

NorthPsych have recently expanded to Adelaide and are pleased to offer support to adults, adolescents and families. We are also providing assessments for ADHD and learning disorders.

Helmed by leading Clinical Psychologist Jeremy Paterson, our expert team are now accepting new referrals for both therapy and psychometric assessments.

450 Pulteney Street, Adelaide 5000 

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25 Years of Experienced, Professional, and Client Centered Psychology Services

In 1999 Michael MacDonald, Clinical Psychologist and founder of NorthPsych, established the practice in Sydney after completing his Master of Clinical Psychology at Macquarie University. Over 25 years, NorthPsych has grown to five locations with 40 psychologists and a dedicated administration team, offering high-quality, evidence-based care in a supportive and professional environment.

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Why Choose NorthPsych?

✔ 25 Years of Trusted Experience – A well-established and respected private psychology practice.
✔ Expert Team – Our psychologists specialize in a wide range of mental health concerns and participate in ongoing professional supervision.
✔ Proven Methods – We use only evidence-based therapies to provide safe, effective psychological care.

Need flexibility?

We offer Telehealth consultations for clients who prefer online therapy or cannot attend in person.

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Meet the Team

Many of our psychologists are endorsed Clinical Psychologists, qualifying for the highest level of Medicare rebates for treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress-related disorders.

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    Jeremy Paterson

    CLINIC DIRECTOR
    CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

    Jeremy Patersonhas experience working with children, adults and families, helping them to better understand themselves and connect with others.

    His qualifications include Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Graduate Diploma in Psychology (with Distinction) and Master of Clinical Psychology.

    Jeremy strives for a warm and accepting therapeutic approach and welcomes people with a variety of challenges in their lives. He has eclectic interests in a wide range of evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioural therapy, schema therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, psychodynamic therapy and narrative therapy. Ultimately, Jeremy’s goal is to treat each person as an individual by supporting them to reach their full potential.

    Through tailored treatment and an empathetic lens, Jeremy endeavours to create a safe and secure therapeutic environment to explore a person’s complex needs.

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    Cooper

    THERAPY DOG

    Cooper is Jeremy’s pint-sized Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He is a catdog, with the agility of a cat and the playful spirit of a dog.

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    Michael Macdonald

    FOUNDER
    CLINIC DIRECTOR
    CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

    Michael MacDonald is a clinical psychologist, and the founder of NorthPsych.

    His qualifications include master’s degrees from the London School of Economics and Political Science and the Institute of Education at the University of London, as well as a Master of Clinical Psychology from Macquarie University.

    Mike is a member of both the Australian and British Psychological Societies and a clinical supervisor at the University of Western Sydney, Macquarie University and Sydney University.

    He has previously taught or worked at Macquarie University Psychology Department and Centre for Emotional Health, Sydney University, the NSW Institute of Psychiatry, Knox Grammar School, Villawood and Baxter Immigration Detention Centres, Windsor Police Department (Canada), Macquarie Hospital and in NSW prisons.

    Mike regularly consults with schools, the family court, professional, medical and community organisations such as Lifeline and the Association of Independent Schools.

    He has a specific interest in trauma, attachment, neurophysiology, paediatric clinical hypnosis and narrative therapy.