I grew up and studied in the UK and moved to Adelaide in 2009. Like many ex-pats, my plan was to travel around the world, but fell in with Australia, met an Ozzy and the rest is history!
My approach as a Clinical Psychologist is one of warmth, curiosity and understanding. I have worked for over 18 years within the public health systems both in Australia and the UK, providing a therapeutic approach to some of the most vulnerable individuals in society. My ability to engage with people from a diversity of backgrounds has allowed me to support behaviour change in all aspects of their lives, from addictive behaviours to positive health changes.

I have a wide range of experience working primarily with adults and adolescents in a range of settings, including prisons and community correctional settings, hospitals, youth centres and community health settings. I am a confident and competent practitioner and have worked extensively with both individuals and groups. My passion and enthusiasm for healthy living has allowed me to support people to make positive behaviour change in order for them to overcome barriers and reach their potential. I have the skills and knowledge to inform my psychological practice and am primarily guided by my client’s values and goals.
I have a strong understanding of how various factors, including upbringing, shapes an individual and their views of themselves, others, and the world around them.

I use this understanding, as well as my training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and motivational interviewing, to support my clients to understand themselves better in order to achieve their therapeutic goals. I use a gentle, empathic and sometimes humoured approach to challenge difficulties, including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, addictive behaviours, and unhealthy living.
I am also keen to ‘practice what I preach’ and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. I am a passionate bike rider, both mountain and road, enjoy strength training, hiking and yoga, and I take pleasure in cooking, preparing and eating healthy food for myself and my family. I strongly believe that living a valued life is a key component to reaching your potential.

.... but feel free to call me Rob or Bob.

I have lived in my home of Adelaide most of my life, where most of my family is from, and have also lived in Perth and briefly in the US, and also have family roots in Malaysia and the UK.

As a clinical psychologist I am passionate about being able to draw upon the science and knowledge of psychology to be able to help people overcome difficulties and to help them thrive. I have been a psychologist for over eight years, and have previously worked in government-funded clinic, hospital and university settings, with people of all ages and walks of life to help them go forward, providing both brief therapy and longer-term therapy.

I approach therapy with the values of being affirming, gentle yet active, curious and striving to make the most of each session. The main therapies I am trained in and utilise are cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy (PCT), acceptance & Commitment therapy (ACT), metacognitive therapy (MCT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). I provide therapy to adults for a range of issues, including anxiety/worry, depression, phobias, trauma, OCD, panic attacks, stress and grief/loss, as well as for self-development and LGBTQIA+ issues.

My other passions outside of work include my love being in the water (swimming, being out in the surf), gardening, learning about nature, trying all sorts of foods, and indulging in many movies and books.

I look forward to meeting you soon.