About Christopher Tricker, Psychologist in Byron Bay

My Background

After studying philosophy and law at the University of Sydney in the 90s, I had the breakdown I needed to have and discovered the world of psychotherapy.

My approach to therapy

I’ve trained in Gestalt psychotherapy and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), and studied psychology at the University of New England.

Experience

I’ve worked at the Buttery drug rehab, NSW Health, and in private practice. I’ve been published in the Sydney Law Review and the Journal of Gambling Studies, and my groundbreaking but tortuously titled book The Cicada and the Bird: The Usefulness of a Useless Philosophy (Chuang Tzu’s Ancient Wisdom Translated for Modern Life) received mixed reviews from family and friends.

Outside of work

I live in Lennox Head with my wife, daughter, two dogs, and cat. As time allows, I jog the Boulder Beach coastline, let the dogs drag me wherever their noses lead, and mow the lawn.

Qualifications

BA (Hons) (Psych), MAPS,
LLB (Hons), BA (Phil), BN, AMusA

AHPRA registration number: PSY0002631631

A bit more

Therapy is a very personal thing, so if you want to know a bit about my personal background, that’s only fair. You can read the bio from the introduction to my book The Cicada and the Bird.

Psychotherapy is my vocation. I look forward to helping you discover a life that engages and satisfies you.

—Christopher