Dr Adrian Hekel

Dr Adrian Hekel is a compassionate and highly skilled General Practitioner who is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centred care. He embraces a holistic approach to healthcare, with a particular focus on chronic illness and mental health. By weaving together mainstream medicine, nutritional science, and psychological perspectives, Dr Hekel aims to support his patients at the level of mind, body, and heart, helping them achieve long-term wellbeing.

In addition to standard General Practice services, Dr Hekel has a strong clinical interest in mental health and psychological wellbeing. He provides support for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. To assist his patients, he utilises a range of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness techniques. His clinical interests also extend to nutritional medicine, acupuncture, autism, and general preventative health.

Dr Hekel began his academic journey at the University of Queensland, where he completed a Bachelor of Science with Honours in 1996, which included two years of neuroscience research. He then pursued his medical training at Flinders University, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 2005. To further his expertise, he obtained his fellowship and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2018. Dr Hekel has also completed advanced training in various therapeutic modalities, including qualifying as a Level 3 TEAM-CBT Practitioner in 2024, alongside completing courses in nutritional medicine, acupuncture, and hypnotherapy.