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Hi, I’m Christian Ratten, a Registered Workplace Psychologist who specialises in coaching, performance, and workplace development. I help people and teams build the mental skills, clarity, and confidence they need to perform well, especially when the pressure’s on. Whether I’m working with a leader navigating complex decisions, a frontline worker dealing with fatigue, or a team that’s lost its spark, my role is to bring evidence-based tools and grounded support that actually make a difference. Before becoming a psychologist, I spent nearly two decades in high-pressure industries like mining, construction, and elite sport. That experience taught me what it’s really like to work in environments where performance matters, burnout is real, and culture isn’t just a buzzword, it’s survival. It also shaped the way I coach: practical, human, and always tailored to the context. My approach draws from the science of behaviour, especially Acceptance and Commitment frameworks. I’m not here to give motivational pep talks or one-size-fits-all advice. I’m here to help people make meaningful shifts in how they think, lead, communicate, and grow. If you're looking for someone who gets both the psychology and the reality of high-performance work, I’d love to connect.

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Experience

Director & Psychologist | Humanistics

Mar 2025 - Present
As the founder and lead psychologist at Humanistics, I'm dedicated to helping organisations enhance performance, wellbeing, and culture through applied behavioural science. We partner with businesses to build the capacity of their people, developing skills to manage stress, lead effectively, adapt to change, and perform at their best, especially in demanding or high-pressure environments. Our work extends beyond individuals. We also support change at the system level, strengthening safety practices, improving organisational culture, refining recruitment, and embedding wellbeing strategies that are built to last.

Psychologist (contract) | Sentis

Mar 2024 - Nov 2024
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Wellbeing Coordinator | Norths Devils RLFC

Mar 2023 - Sep 2024
Collaborating with the BMD Women's Premiership squad to offer comprehensive team and individual assistance, fostering optimal mental health and wellbeing while empowering athletes to achieve their performance goals.

Psychologist (contract) | Fletcher Building

Jun 2023 - Nov 2023
Learning & Development.

Project Manager | 3 years 3 months

Oct 2018 - Dec 2020

Project Coordinator | Melbourne, Australia

Oct 2017 - Oct 2018
Melbourne, Australia

Founder | ThinkBox Digital

Jan 2012 - Oct 2017
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Assistant Diamond Driller | Boart Longyear

Jul 2008 - May 2012

Education & Certificates

Master's degree, Organisational Psychology

The University of Queensland
Nov 2024

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

University of the Sunshine Coast
Nov 2022

Graduate Diploma, Psychology

Deakin University
Feb 2022

Bachelor of Business, Marketing & Entrepreneurship

RMIT University
Jan 2014

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