QUALIFICATIONS

I am a registered psychologist experienced in sport psychology, stress management and Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

• Bachelor of Science, University of New South Wales (1979)
• Master of Arts, Sydney University (1984)
• ( Research Thesis: Physiological effects of relaxation training on a motor skill)

EXPERIENCE

Professional practice commencing 1982 Clients included:

Americas Cup Yacht crew - "Advance" 1983

Australian Olympic cross country (Nordic) ski team - 1984

Phil Dent Tennis Academy - 1985

"18 foot" skiff sailing team -1986

South Sydney Rugby League Team - 1989, 1990 (Well known as one of the leading clubs in the Australian rugby League competition)

N.S.W. State tennis squad

N.S.W. State ice skating squad

Thredbo Ski School

Riverina Academy of Sport, Rugby League Squad 1994

 I provide evidenced based treatments in my consultancy as professional psychologist.

TENNIS COACH

I had the great privilege of working with Tony Roach and John Newcombe at their Newcombe and Roach Tennis camps in Armidale, Australia in 1982, 1983.

WRITER

My "Stress point" column appeared regularly in Tennis Australia Magazine in 1983,1984

    

LECTURER AND RESEARCHER

At Charles Sturt University I taught Research Methodology to Social Welfare, Psychology and Social Work Students. My work at the university also involved assisting in numerous research projects across a number of different disciplines.

 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

As a psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Australian Psychological Society I am required to maintain and update my professional knowledge on an annual basis.

Therefore I have attended courses, workshops, seminars, online training programs and continued personal research in:

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy - including advanced, creative and mindfulness strategies
• Motivational Interviewing - A major cognitive therapy empowering personal achievement
• Resilience - The psychology of bouncing back and perseverance
• Drugs and Alcohol
• Suicide and self harm prevention
• e Health fro Practitioners - The Internet provides education and access to health and psychology information
• Online web-based therapies in practice
• Self education and personal achievement in Cognitive Behavior Therapy
• Imagery Re scripting and  Reprocessing Therapy - A powerful technique to enhance mental rehearsal.

PROFESSIONAL AND AUSTRALIAN/WORLD RANKED CLIENTS:

The principle of client confidentiality prevents me from naming my clients. However, I have worked with top level athletes in all of the following sports:

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