After starting working life as a small-engine mechanic, Darren studied psychology as a mature-age student and has been a registered psychologist since 2004. He established his own private practice in the regional Queensland town of Gympie which he ran for over a decade.

Darren also spent time in academia as a teacher and researcher before moving to Canberra with his family where he has worked in various research and policy roles in the public sector. In addition to private practice, Darren has worked as an EAP psychologist and as a psychologist with the Australian Federal Police.

Throughout these varied work experiences, Darren has had the privilege of engaging with people from all walks of life. With a straightforward and conversational approach, Darren also has the experience and clinical knowledge to help you develop the tools you need to achieve your wellbeing goals.

Darren works primarily within CBT, Mindfulness Based CBT (MBCBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) frameworks and works with adults (i.e. 18 years or older) with mild to complex presenting issues including:

• Depression, anxiety and stress (especially work-related stress)
• Workplace psychosocial injury
• Life transition issues
• Grief and loss
• Personality / social skills development
• Trauma
• Suicidal ideation
• Relationship issues