He spent 8 years as a Clinical Psychologist in Community Health, providing support to couples and families. He has spent ten years working in international settings, providing psychological support to international employees and their families. A large component of this role was individual and couple counselling, both in Australia and overseas. He has been recognised with two official awards by the Government of Australia, the Medal of the Order of Australia for his work with survivors and families following the Bali bombing, as well as the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal for his support to survivors and their families following the Asian Tsunami crisis.