He has also worked in the tertiary sector and in Defence, and in 2012 was awarded the Australian Service Medal. He has an interest in positive psychotherapy and strengths-based approaches and draws on a number of evidence- based practices including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. He has also trained in EMDR and hypnosis, and in 2016 traveled to Oxford University to study Mindfulness-based CBT. He has worked with adults as well as adolescents and young people. In addition to mental health and learning issues, he has an interest in attachment, trauma, and well-being. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at California Southern University and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society.