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Paul Martin (born 1963) is the Principal Psychologist of Centre for Human Potential whose experience and strong interests include both counselling and organizational consulting. He has over 20 years counselling experience. He was originally trained in the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at the Albert Ellis Institute in New York. He now trains other psychologists in areas including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and working with sexually diverse clients. He is a ‘STAP’ accredited supervisor and has a passion for positively influencing the next generations of psychologists through active supervision. This includes students from the University of Queensland and Griffith University.

Profile
He trains GP’s, nurses, psychiatrists and social workers through the University of Queensland’s School of Medicine in areas including dealing with the psychological issues of those living with HIV who are from sexually and ethnically diverse backgrounds. He is regularly interviewed regarding psychological issues including relationships and mental health for magazines such as ‘MX’ and ABC National/Local radio and ABC TV. His passion for making a positive difference also extends to being interviewed for documentaries and speaking with politicians about mental health and sexual diversity issues. He contributes to various community groups through facilitating workshops and presenting at their meetings.

His professional background includes working in a maximum security at Pentridge Prison in Melbourne, rehabilitation counsellor & case manager with Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service, careers guidance counsellor at a university, and an (EAP) Employee Assistance Program psychologist for companies. He was a board member for the Institute of Rational Emotive Therapy, has developed, co-ordinated & spoken at numerous conferences for a variety of groups including males who have been sexually assaulted.

As he stated his primary mission has been to improve the mental health of people in our communities. This includes working with organisations, and educating professionals at the front line of mental health of people in different communities including GP’s, psychologists and psychiatrists.

Awards
Paul has been honored twice as one of the 25 most influential gay men in Australia in 2008 and 2010 for his continued support of the LGBT community.