Brett took a less conventional path to becoming a clinical psychologist, completing his honours and master’s degrees in psychology after racing as a professional triathlete and employment as a swim coach working with elite coaches and athletes in swimming, surf sports, and triathlon at Bond University. Brett’s experience training alongside Olympic and World Champions, and seeing the pressures and challenges they faced, was his inspiration to study psychology.

Brett has worked in both government and private settings to assist individuals with concerns such as addictive behaviours, performance, stress, disordered eating, depression, anxiety, persistent/chronic pain, and adjustment to spinal cord injury. Brett has also worked with Australian Defence Force members to help them overcome post-traumatic stress, injury setbacks, and adjustment to civilian life after the military.

Brett aims to help clients understand and shift automatic default patterns of thought and behaviour that exist to provide short-term relief/distraction/avoidance from painful feelings/emotions, however, in the long-term underpin mental health issues and impact performance in relationships and valued pursuits. Brett draws upon techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy depending upon client needs.