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Richard Keegan
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General

Richard Keegan

Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General (he, him)

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6/42 Geils Court, 6, Deakin, ACT 2600
Let's Connect (02) 5944 1883
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Compassion and kindness are the heart of what we do, and these are my core values in our time together. Having developed in the world of high-performance psychology, my clients are often professionals, parents, or young people, feeling stressed, anxious, or simply worn down or exhausted: including athletes and coaches. Whether it involves navigating the demands of life, work, or sport; bouncing back from injuries and setbacks; or staying sustainable in a stressful and demanding world, that is where I help. People working with me find a space to make sense of things, and move forward with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
My approach is collaborative and grounded in evidence, but always centred on the person in front of me — not a one-size-fits-all model. Drawing on years of experience in supporting performance and wellbeing, I help clients build insight, resilience, and confidence — and find approaches that actually fit their lives, not just a textbook.
You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from support. Sometimes it’s simply about finding your footing again, or learning new ways to deal with stress and change. My role is to meet you where you are and help you move forward at your own pace — with curiosity, compassion, and a steady focus on what matters most to you.
Call or Richard Keegan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 5944 1883

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

6/42 Geils Court

6

Deakin, ACT 2600 map

(02) 5944 1883

Up'N Running Physiotherapy

8 Spoering Street

Phillip, ACT 2606 map

$300 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (02) 5944 1883
Photo of Richard Keegan, Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

6/42 Geils Court

6

Deakin, ACT 2600 map

(02) 5944 1883

Up'N Running Physiotherapy

8 Spoering Street

Phillip, ACT 2606 map

$300 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $300

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Medicare Rebates
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I use the Halaxy app for most appointments, with medicare rebates on offer for anyone with a referral.
Photo of Richard Keegan, Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Richard Keegan
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5944 1883
"
I use the Halaxy app for most appointments, with medicare rebates on offer for anyone with a referral.
Photo of Richard Keegan, Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Richard Keegan
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5944 1883

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Richard Keegan
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 19 years
  • Sport and Exercise , PhD, Graduated 2010
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I am a registered psychologist both in Australia and the UK. As a former professor of performance psychology, I have a PhD in motivation, & over 100 peer reviewed scientific publications. Most recently I obtained a postgraduate certificate in Data Science, to help analyse data from wearable devices.
Photo of Richard Keegan, Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Richard Keegan
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5944 1883
"
I am a registered psychologist both in Australia and the UK. As a former professor of performance psychology, I have a PhD in motivation, & over 100 peer reviewed scientific publications. Most recently I obtained a postgraduate certificate in Data Science, to help analyse data from wearable devices.
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Richard Keegan
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5944 1883

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Injury Rehabilitation
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Richard Keegan
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
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Richard Keegan
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
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Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centred
  • Positive Psychology
  • Schema Therapy
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
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My strong preference is to meet you where you're at, explicitly tailoring the specific support program to your exact needs, preferences, and circumstances. Achieving alignment of that 'equation' tends to generate the best results, and so I try to avoid limiting our work to only one approach. Knowing exactly what we're doing, and how, gives us full insight as we discover what works best for you.
Photo of Richard Keegan, Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Richard Keegan
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5944 1883
"
My strong preference is to meet you where you're at, explicitly tailoring the specific support program to your exact needs, preferences, and circumstances. Achieving alignment of that 'equation' tends to generate the best results, and so I try to avoid limiting our work to only one approach. Knowing exactly what we're doing, and how, gives us full insight as we discover what works best for you.
Photo of Richard Keegan, Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Richard Keegan
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5944 1883

Location

Primary Location

6/42 Geils Court

6

Deakin, ACT 2600

(02) 5944 1883

Additional Location

Up'N Running Physiotherapy

8 Spoering Street

Phillip, ACT 2606

(02) 5944 1883
Photo of Richard Keegan, Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Richard Keegan
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 5944 1883
Photo of Richard Keegan, Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Richard Keegan
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 5944 1883