Some information about me
What led me here
I have worked in an earlier phase of my life in both the public sector and for large corporations as a professional in financial and engineering groups. Whilst working in the 1980’s I studied part-time for a Bachelor of Business from RMIT.
However, in the early 1990’s I began to be much more interested in people. I did quite a lot of personal development training over several years, eventually assisting on and administering these courses. Soon after, I researched and delivered my own training primarily designed to help people to explore their marriages and partnerships.
My professional training
Over the years I have continued my interest in this field, completing a Diploma in Somatic Psychotherapy with the Australian College of Contemporary Somatic Psychotherapy.
Volunteer work
Soon after, I was awarded a counselling internship with the Victorian AIDS Council, where I continued to see clients until recently.
Why I do this work
My intention is to remain a psychotherapist in private practice for the rest of my working life. I find the work very interesting and personally rewarding, and I very much enjoy the opportunity to work with people in their efforts to overcome their difficulties.
I have a strong commitment to my professional development, which means I read widely from both within and outside the field, attend training and professional development, and contribute to discussions of psychotherapeutic techniques with others in the field. I have also experienced my own psychotherapy for quite extended periods.
My professional associations
I am a Clinical Member of Australian Association of Somatic Psychotherapists (AASP) and its immediate past Treasurer. This association regulates the professional conduct of its members, some of who have been practicing as psychotherapists for more than twenty years. My colleagues in the Association and I each agree to abide by a code of ethical conduct and to undertake continuing professional development
In turn, the AASP is a member association of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), an umbrella organisation that regulates the practice of counselling and psychotherapy in Australia. PACFA also works to ensure that the members of its affiliated associations are adequately trained and supervised at all times.
I am both a proud father and grandfather.
