David Turner
Psychologist & Veteran
PhD, MA, BA, BSc(Psy), PG Dip Psy, PG Dip App Psy, Dip Teach
CURRENTLY ON LEAVE, RETURNING APRIL 2025
David is a registered psychologist, who consults from Wentworth Point in Sydney. He has had over 46 years’ experience working as a teacher and counsellor, and 26 years as a Commissioned Officer in the RAAF Specialist & Active Reserve. David has worked with adolescents & adults experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, eating disorders, academic procrastination, perfectionism, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, PTSD and other mental health issues.
As a commissioned officer in the RAAF Reserves, David has performed many roles. He has conducted Post Operational Psychological Screens (POPS) for ADF members returning from war zones & operational deployments. David has also worked as an Australian Defence Force (ADF) interviewer assisting in the screening of applicants for positions in the Australian Defence Force. He has a special interest in working with people who have had wartime combat experience, emergency services first responders as well as individuals seeking vocational guidance assistance.