With a career spanning over two decades, Chris has established himself as an experienced Psychologist in private practice, offering support to people experiencing many of the wide range of challenges that we may find ourselves facing across the life-span.
Most of Chris’s work has been a significant focus on supporting people through the pre and post phases of bariatric surgery. His commitment to guiding individuals through the preparatory stages of surgery and facilitating their journey towards post-surgical thriving underscores his passion for holistic well-being. His therapeutic interventions transcend the conventional (and harmful) dieting paradigms, advocating for a holistic approach centred on health, habit formation, and self-care, rather than mere weight management.
Central to Chris’s approach is the belief that health is an ongoing practise rather than a static state. Emphasising the importance of personalised self-care, Chris empowers individuals to cultivate lasting improvements in both their physical and mental well-being.
Throughout his career, Chris has forged collaborative partnerships with surgeons and specialists, recognising the integral role of psychology in comprehensive patient care. His extensive experience in clinics across Adelaide and then Canberra underscores his dedication to optimising patient outcomes and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Chris has consulted to ACT Health’s ‘Obesity Management Service’ and presented to groups such as the RACGP; ‘Centre for Eating, Weight & Body Image’; ‘Capital Health Network’ and many others over the years. Chris is on the management committee of the APS ‘Psychology of Eating, Weight and Body Image’ interest group, and networks with Psychologists across Australia who have shared interests.
Chris welcomes referrals from General Practitioners and self-referring patients alike, offering support for a wide array of concerns including mood disorders, life transitions, workplace issues, habit modification, behavior change, and chronic health management. Recognising the importance of integrated care, Chris accepts Medicare ‘Mental Health Care Plans’ and ‘Eating Disorder Plans’ – ensuring coordinated and comprehensive support for his clients.
