Applied psycho-physiological interventions at an individual level. Sustainable, self-directed (where appropriate) management of depression, anxiety and stress.
Dr Stevens uses hypnosis and dream analysis very effectively in PTSD amelioration, as well as EMDR therapy.
Dr Stevens uses blended therapies and extensive experience to identify and provide super-optimal life strategies for clients.
Dr Stevens is a practising psychologist with over 40 years’ experience globally (primarily in the UK, the US and across Asia) in both the corporate and private sectors.
Dr Stevens’ extensive senior executive experience provides unique insight into problems experienced in later life. This is especially suited for individuals experiencing work-related stress in senior executive roles or board positions, or contemplating retirement or significant life changes.
Psychometric testing including assessment of personality, interpersonal relationship skills, emotional intelligence of individuals.
Several years spent as an organisational psychologist for two global consulting agencies; also a senior partner for Sydney-based HR consultancy.
Dr Stevens is a Fellow of the APS College of Organisational Psychologists.
As a corporate psychologist, Dr Stevens’ role covered all facets of decision making on complex commercial situations on a global basis. His challenge was to turn individual adversity into prosperity and personal equanimity for top tier clients.
For individuals, understanding the importance of risk management, scenario and strategic planning
Setting strategic direction for major corporations and government agencies worldwide, especially UK, Europe, Hong Kong and Australia.
In-house senior psychologist for Optus Australia.
Fabricating future scenarios for power outages in Melbourne and Brisbane for state government agencies.
For individuals, understanding consensus decision making on resolving conflicting options in major and complex projects (Value Management)
Major Project Capital Expenditure Reduction (Value Engineering)
Panama Canal; London Cross Rail; Taiwan High Speed Rail; Mozambique Coal Mine; Gina Rinehart’s “Roy Hill”; Columbia (MPX) Coal Mine; Hong Kong and Singapore, multiple rail projects; Chairman, Standards Australia Committee for Value Management (see Clientele)
Using recognised models of national cultural profiles, working towards harmonisation of cultural differences for individuals in multi-cultural organisations, especially the hospitality industry.
Lecturing and practicing at Laureate/Torrens University Hospitality Management Faculty for five years (BMIHMS)
Counselling for parents and students on appropriate psychometric testing and other interventions to optimise expectations of students seeking career, study and personal guidance.
Resident TAFE counsellor; originally trained as a teacher and educational psychologist at University of South Australia (formerly SAIT)