MARCO KEOGH (Click for telehealth link)

Marco is a senior registered psychologist with more than 15 years’ of experience in providing counselling and psychotherapy for a broad range of issues. He has worked extensively in both private practice as well as inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital settings. Marco previously worked for a number of years as a registered nurse, focused primarily in the field of neurological and multi-trauma rehabilitation. Marco consults Monday to Thursday.

Marco’s approach to therapy is primarily interpersonal in nature and is strongly influenced by attachment theory and a broad range of mindfulness-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Patients who see Marco prefer long-term therapy that delves into their mental health on a deeper level by exploring past experiences and feelings such as shame, guilt and low self-worth. Beyond his skills in one-to-one therapy, Marco also possesses expertise in interpersonal group therapy. While his therapeutic approach is focused on the relief of painful symptoms, the primary function of his therapy is to greatly enhance well-being by helping patients engage more wholeheartedly in a life that is characterised by a strong sense of meaning, vibrancy and growth. Marco has a strong sporting background and is particularly focused on the importance of physical health, fitness and nutrition in the enhancement of mental health.

Areas of experience:

  • Addiction 

  • ADHD

  • Relationship issues

  • Athletes

  • Personality difficulties

  • Trauma

  • Mood and anxiety disorders

  • Interpersonal process focused group therapy

Treatment Philosophy

Marco has over 15 years’ of experience in the mental health field and has worked extensively in the area of addiction rehabilitation at both The Victorian Addiction Rehabilitation Centre, The Melbourne Clinic psychiatric hospital, and in private practice. His hospital work in addiction involves individual counselling, group therapy, psychoeducation, mindfulness practice guidance and the mentoring of junior clinicians. Marco has maintained a private practice as a psychologist for twelve years in which he has helped individuals manage a diverse range of mental health issues. He has also conducted lectures and workshops in both university and community health settings, with a specific focus on group work, attachment and mindfulness practices. Marco’s passion for group therapy sees him continuing to support patients with addiction issues at The Melbourne Clinic’s Addictive Behaviours Day Program service.

Career Experience

Masters in Counselling Psychology - Swinburne University of Technology

Graduate Diploma of Psychology - Deakin University

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Anthropology Major) - University of Melbourne

Diploma of Nursing, Division 2 - Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital

Qualifications & Accreditations