Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Psychoanalyst, Counsellor, Corporate Profiler, Specialist in Cultural Psychology.

Qualifications: D.H.P., Dip. C.H., Dip. Psych (UK),

M.A. Psychology. (UWS), and currently

a Doctorial Candidate at CQU.
Memberships: N.C.P (UK), A.H.A.(NSW), P.A.C.F.A, and A.C.A. (Australia).

•   Behavioural Psychotherapy Techniques (under Dr Victor Meyer at St Lukes 
    Hospital, London.)
•   Studied Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology at Sydney Hospital
•   Studied Behavioural Psychology at Sydney University
•  Trained with The Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists for 2 years (member 12 yrs)
•  Studied Solution Orientated Hypnosis with Bill O’Hanlon (student of Dr Milton Erickson)
•  Studied Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Greg Sorrell at Westmead (NSW) 

CAREER BACKGROUND

•   1981: Hypnotherapy and  stress control. (practice in London)
•   1983-95:
      -  13 years full-time private practice in psychotherapy at the Mosman White House
          Medical Centre providing counselling, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy.
      -  2 years as Group Leader at Pallister House, Greenwich Hospital, with NSW Dept
         of Health teaching stress control, assertiveness  training and communication.
      -  Also conducting evening courses at local Medical Centres and The Royal North
         Shore Hospital, Sydney.
      -  Conducted evening courses on stress control and life coping skills.
         Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre (6 years) and Mosman “The Cottage” (1 year)
•   1996-2009:
      -  Conducted Corporate Sales training and seminars
      -  Conducted teams/ leadership training and motivational seminars
      -  Private practice in psychotherapy at Willoughby. Including Key Personnel training 
         and Directorial Strategies Enhancement. Goal attainment and Unresolved Issues 
         Therapy.
      -  Specialist consultant to pharmaceutical industry in areas of career profiling and 
         succession management planning, sexual harassment evaluation and variables 
         relating to culture, assertiveness training and workplace bullying awareness.
     -   Teamed with partner musician Colin Berwick to establish Audio Therapy 
         and developed a range of Guided Self Hypnosis CDs aimed at helping the wider 
         public to achieve maximum potential as individuals, in areas including work, 
         relationships, health or emotions. Visit: www.audiotherapy.com.au

• 20 years full time practice in psychotherapy at Mosman White House Medical Centre

• Consultant to SSB Advertising Agency re colour effects on emotions and unconscious user friendly layout of a new magazine to be “psych safe”

• Consultant to a board member of top Sydney Firm of Solicitors re internal communication and power-play reduction

• Consultant and co-designer, in conjunction with Laser Concepts interactive computer development of the NAB Flexiteller, utilising user friendly response with psychological use of colour, characterisation and symbols to soften the impact of computer teller introduction on ATM users in Australia.

• Consultant to the Australian Army psych unit re stress control for soldiers.
• Lectured “new reader“ QC’s at Sydney Law Society on relationships, people skills and stress reduction.
  
• Personal psychological and motivational trainer to Troy Waters (Australia’s World Welter Weight contender) prior to his 1995 World Title Fight (Australia vs USA). Specialising in peak performance enhancement and goal achievement.
• Consulted to Elders IXL to assess effectiveness of sales staff and develop an accurate means of pre-selection of sales personnel. Developed The “Sales Inventory Profile” (S.I.P) test after 3 years of research.

• Trained staff at Holt Public Relations and Clemenger Advertising on stress reduction, staff interaction, and team building

• Trained staff of Huxley Homes and Hexel Pharmaceuticals in sales techniques, communication skills, coping effectively with customers and staff interaction.

Peter has appeared as an authority/guest speaker often in Australian media over the 
years.
     
•   Australia wide radio (5 stations) and general press. Sought as authority on 
    “Sickie Syndrome” in Australia’s workforce.
•   HQ Magazine Consultant on stories about relationships, ‘Gym Junkies’ & ‘Harbour 
    Bridge phobia’.
•   Today Show (Morning Television) Consultant/guest on program  ‘Our House’ on the
    psychological effect of renovations.
•  Good Morning Australia (Morning Television)  Interviewed in conjunction with
    Dr Kerryn Phelps by Kerry-Ann Kennelly, regarding  phobias, obsessive compulsive
    behaviour and computer addiction.