Psychologist — Cairns, Queensland

Care grounded
in experience,
built on trust

Compassionate, evidence-based psychological services for children, adolescents, and adults — from a Cairns practitioner with over 35 years of experience.

Consulting room
Kevin Colahan, Psychologist

About Kevin

A trusted Cairns psychologist since 1990

Kevin Colahan has provided psychological services in the Cairns region for over 35 years. As the founder of Cairns Psychology Group and now in solo practice, he brings deep psychological expertise and a genuine commitment to each client's wellbeing.

Prior to entering private practice, Kevin worked within Queensland Health Mental Health Services — first as a clinician, and later as Manager of both Adult and Child & Youth Mental Health teams. He has also served as a mediator with the Family Court of Australia, enriching his understanding of family dynamics and conflict resolution.

Kevin's professional interests focus on positive psychology and evidence-based interventions for anxiety and depression, with a strong emphasis on building resilience and long-term wellbeing.

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What I offer

Services

Evidence-based care tailored to your goals, delivered in an environment that has a calm, confidential and professional atmosphere.

01

Individual Therapy & Counselling

Support for anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and life transitions. Sessions are tailored to your goals using approaches grounded in the latest clinical evidence.

02

Psychological Assessments

Comprehensive cognitive, learning, and emotional assessments for children and adults, including diagnostic evaluations and formal reports.

03

Child & Adolescent Support

Specialist support for young people navigating behavioural, emotional, and developmental challenges, with families involved collaboratively where appropriate.

Standard appointment
$205
50–55 minutes
Medicare rebate
$98.95
With a valid Mental Health Care Plan (GP referral) — up to 10 sessions per calendar year
Funding options
NDIS · WorkCover · Private health · Self-funded
Please contact us to discuss your funding options

Get in touch

Ready to make an appointment?

Call or email and we'll help you get started — no referral is required to make an initial enquiry.

How to make a booking

You can self-refer or ask your GP if you are elligble for a Mental Health Care Plan to access Medicare rebates.

  1. 1Contact our reception by phone or email to enquire about availability.
  2. 2Optionally, talk with your GP about whether a Mental Health Care Plan is appropriate.
  3. 3Attend your first appointment — we'll take it from there at your own pace.
Call (07) 4032 5559