Email: fergus.mcpharlin@connectpsych.com.au

Please contact our Admin Team for any inquiries for new clients or booking appointments: reception@connectpsych.com.au or phone 8357 0043

REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST

Fergus McPharlin has been a Registered Psychologist since 2018 and greatly enjoys listening to, equipping, and encouraging children, teenagers and their families experiencing challenges so that they can live balanced, fulfilling, and meaningful lives.

He is a positive and empathetic idealist who loves helping and encouraging others.

Fergus takes a warm and conversational approach with his clients using evidenced based assessments and interventions. He also consults to Adelaide schools to equip and upskill staff to care for their most challenging students.

When he is not at work, Fergus loves spending time with close friends and family, having coffee at his favourite cafes, and walking his Irish Setter.

His particular areas of interest include:

  • Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression, OCD)
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Challenging Behaviours
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Learning Difficulties 
  • Self-esteem and Self-worth
  • Perfectionism
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Parenting Support and Coaching

Fergus is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society and formerly served as the National Convenor of the APS Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology Interest Group.

For NDIS clients – Fergus’s services can be provided to Self Managed, Plan Managed, and Agency Managed NDIS participants as a provider engaged by Jenni Pearce.