Three Rivers Psychology provides professional, evidence-based psychological services for adults in Port Douglas, Far North Queensland and via telehealth throughout Australia.

Peter Gough: Clinical Psychologist (r)

Peter is an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a strong background in trauma-focused treatment and comprehensive psychological assessment. He has worked with individuals experiencing complex trauma, operational stress, anxiety, mood disorders and workplace-related psychological injuries.As a former NSW Police Officer, Peter understands the unique psychological demands faced by emergency service professionals. He provides informed, confidential and practical support for frontline personnel navigating the impacts of high-risk and high-responsibility roles.Peter works with adults from both the general community and emergency services, offering evidence-based therapy, structured psychological assessments and high-quality medico-legal reporting. His approach is professional, measured and focused on meaningful functional recovery.

Services:

Three Rivers Psychology provides professional, evidence-based psychological services for adults in Port Douglas, Far North Queensland and via telehealth across Queensland and New South Wales.

Trauma-Informed Psychological Therapy

Peter provides trauma-informed therapy for adults experiencing:

Psychological trauma
Operational or workplace stress
Anxiety disorders
Depression
Adjustment difficulties
Stress-related conditions

Therapy is grounded in evidence-based practice and tailored to each individual’s presentation, goals and circumstances. Sessions focus on improving coping capacity, emotional regulation and overall psychological wellbeing.

Appointments are available face-to-face in Port Douglas and via secure telehealth.

Emergency Services Support

With prior experience as a NSW Police Officer, Peter has a strong understanding of the psychological demands faced by emergency service professionals.

He provides confidential and professional psychological care for members of:

Queensland Police
Ambulance
Fire and Rescue
Other frontline and high-risk occupations

Support may address operational trauma, cumulative stress exposure, burnout, anxiety, mood concerns and transition-related challenges.

Queensland Police Service SelfRefer Psychology Provider - A free service designed to support all Queensland Police Service personnel.

Psychological Assessment

Comprehensive psychological assessments are available for:

Diagnostic clarification
Workplace-related matters
Functional capacity evaluation
Clinical formulation and treatment planning

Assessments are conducted with clinical rigour and clear, structured reporting.

Medico-Legal and Forensic Reporting

Peter provides independent psychological assessments and professional reports for legal and compensation-related matters.

Services may include:

Court reports
Personal injury matters
Workplace injury assessments
Capacity and functional assessments

Reports are prepared in accordance with professional standards and relevant regulatory requirements.

WorkCover Services

Three Rivers Psychology is a registered provider with:

WorkCover Queensland
WorkCover NSW

Services include:

Psychological assessment
Treatment planning
Functional recovery support
Progress and outcome reporting

NSW WorkCover appointments are available via telehealth.

QLD WorkCover appointments are available face-to-face and via telehealth.

Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)

Registered provider for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

Psychological services are available for eligible veterans and current serving members in accordance with DVA referral requirements.

Appointments and Referrals:

Referrals are accepted from:

General Practitioners
Specialists
Lawyers
Insurers
WorkCover case managers
Self-referrals

Appointments are available in Port Douglas and via telehealth.

To enquire about services or make a referral, please contact the practice.