Training
Ben is a Clinical Psychologist, registered and endorsed by AHPRA and approved by Medicare to provide Clinical Psychological services. He is a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).
Ben received his Bachelor of Psychology (Honours Class 1) and Master of Psychology (Clinical) from the University of NSW, where his research interests focussed on mechanisms underlying anxiety disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Ben completed his clinical training in public outpatient services for the treatment of Chronic Pain (RPA Hospital) and Anxiety disorders (Bankstown Hospital).
Ben is committed to continuing his professional development and has undertaken further training in a range of evidence-based therapies. His core treatment modalities include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Mindfulness Based therapies, whilst drawing from other evidence-based therapies including Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Clinical Experience
Ben has experience working with a wide range of psychological disorders. He has worked in specialist public outpatient services for the treatment of chronic pain and anxiety. He continues to work in a public psychology service for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, treating conditions such as depression, anxiety, childhood trauma and personality disorders, alongside alcohol and substance addiction.
He was previously involved in the establishment of a clinical research program for the treatment of refugee trauma, and he has experience working with people of refugee backgrounds, including working with interpreters.
For several years, Ben has been a clinician at the UNSW Traumatic Stress Clinic, where he has been involved in the development, delivery and evaluation of evidence based treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Prolonged Grief. He is experienced working with adults who have experienced traumatic events, and those who have struggled to overcome the loss of a loved one. In this role, Ben has worked extensively with current and former Police and Emergency Service workers, understanding the particular difficulties faced by this group.
