Experience
David finished a Doctor of Clinical Psychology at Monash University in 2018. His research involves the use of mental health apps, and he has been involved in the development of two apps, MoodPrism and MoodMission. He is passionate about making evidence-based psychological techniques and mental health education more accessible to the public.
David is a clinical psychologist working at Archer Street Health in Hobart, guiding clients through evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), towards better mental health and wellbeing.
David grew up in Launceston, Tasmania and moved to Hobart for his undergraduate and honours studies in psychology. He then worked for two years in mental health outreach before moving to Melbourne to pursue postgraduate studies at Monash University.
Clinical
Clinical Psychologist at Salamanca Psychology
Psychologist (Clinical Registrar) at Seed Psychology
Psychologist (Clinical Registrar) at Valley Family Health
Internship placement at headspace Knox (July - December 2016)
Internship placement at the Melbourne DBT Centre (January - June 2016)
Advanced placement (July 2015 - January 2016) with the Clinical & Health Psychology Department at the Austin Hospital
Intermediate placement (February - August 2015) at the Monash Psychology Centre
Introductory placement (June - November 2014) with the Monash Memory Skills Group
Worked for two years as a Mental Health Recovery Worker with the Personal Helpers and Mentors Program (PHaMs) at Anglicare Tasmania, 2012-2013.
Employed as a Support Worker in Anglicare Tasmania's shared homes program for intellectually and physically disabled individuals, 2009 - 2011.
educational
CURRENTLY
Lecturer and clinical supervisor in the psychology Masters program at the University of Tasmania
PREVIOUSLY
Lecturer and research supervisor for Masters students at Institute for Social Neuroscience
Teaching associate at Monash University for:
Mental Health in the Community (PMH1011) 2017, including presentation of lecture on mental health and technology
Introduction to Counselling (PSY3120) 2016
1st year psychology units (PSY1011 & PSY1022) 2015 - 2016
Tutor for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year psychology subjects for students at Jane Franklin Hall (residential college in Hobart, Tasmania), 2009 - 2013
MoodMission
Founding director of MoodMission - find out more about the project HERE.