Patient denies 'making up' alleged rape by psychologist
A former patient of a psychologist accused of rape has denied making the allegation up despite admitting he was in a "spiral" about the time he went to police.
The 59-year-old former clinical psychologist, who cannot be legally named, is accused of raping and molesting the 15-year-old boy in his office on the NSW north coast in mid-2017.
The teen, who attended two counselling sessions, was cross-examined once more in front of a NSW District Court jury on Monday.
"At no stage did (he) do what you alleged?" suggested defence barrister Anita Betts.
"I believe you are lying," the alleged victim said.
Jurors previously heard allegations the psychologist had watched pornography on his phone and suggested going to a nudist beach to relieve stress during the first session with the 15-year-old.
Prosecutors have accused him of indecently assaulting the teen and then raping him on a couch during the second round of therapy.
The 59-year-old has pleaded not guilty to both charges and denies that anything untoward occurred.
On Monday, Ms Betts grilled the alleged victim about inconsistencies between his claims to police and what he had previously told the court.
This included where his mother was at the time of the second session, what questions were asked by the psychologist, and whether he had been threatened to keep the alleged assault secret.
"You made it up," Ms Betts asked.
"I disagree," the complainant said.
He made a statement to police years after the incident about the time he broke up with his former partner.
"After you broke up with your girlfriend, did you start drinking a lot?" Ms Betts asked.
"Yes, I went through a spiral," he said.
The trial continues on Tuesday.
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