Procrastination / perfectionism & those with general depression / anxiety issues as well as individuals seeking vocational guidance assistance.

He has a special interest in working with people who have had wartime combat experience, high achieving students experiencing academic More recently he has completed a BSc degree in psychology followed by Post Graduate Diplomas in Psychology & Applied Psychology where he carried out a research project which examined issues relevant to conflicting personal identities evident in Asian gay men.ĭavid likes to work with people in a friendly, cooperative manner using a variety of different approaches relevant to context & clients’ personal situation. PhD which examined the cognition of teachers identified as exemplary. He has completed an MA by research which examined human factors involved in the processes of planned educational change & a He has an Arts degree with majors in History & Educational Psychology He has also worked as an Australian Defence Force (ADF) interviewer assisting in the screening applicants for positions in theĭavid has completed university courses which reflect a progressive interest in human behaviours. He has worked with adolescents & adults experiencing:Īs a commissioned officer in the RAAF reserves (SQNLDR) he has conducted Post Operational Psychological Screens (POPS) for ADF members returning from war zones.

This role has also involved assisting students deal with a variety of emotional issues that had an influence on their academic success. This later position has involved assisting senior students to examine their own skills, strengths & abilities to explore various career & tertiary education options available to them & has conducted workshops in, “Study Without Stress” & resilience. These have included positions as a classroom teacher, special education (for students with learning difficulties) & most recently (for the past 22 years) as a careers counsellor in an academically selective secondary school. BA, BSc(Psy), MA, PhD, Dip Teach, PG Dip Psy, PG Dip App Psy.Psychologist,ĭavid has had over 42 years’ experience working as a teacher, counsellor & Commissioned Officer in the RAAF Specialist & Active Reserve.ĭavid has worked in a variety of different positions within the NSW Department of Education.

War by Dave Turner