About

Dr Michael Walton

I am a registered Clinical Psychologist in private practice. I work collaboratively with clients, value their lived experience, and provide a safe and supportive space for clients to discuss and help them to understand their concerns. A range of evidence-based therapies are used to assist clients to resolve their difficulties and create meaningful life transitions and relationships. I work mostly with adults across their developmental life-span. Clients may see me either in person or by telehealth, including interstate. I specialise in the treatment of mens’ mental health, trauma and mood disorders. Everyone deserves to live their best life.

Academic

Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology), University of New England
Bachelor Social Science (Hons1), University of New England
Diploma of Counselling, Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Graduate Diploma in Psychology, Macquarie University
Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, NSW School of Hypnotic Sciences
Bachelor of Commerce and Administration, Victoria University

Membership

Fellow Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists
Australian Psychological Society
Australasian ADHD Professionals Association
Association for Contextual Behavioural Science
Justice of the Peace

Awards

Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists Student Prize
Chancellor’s Doctoral Research Medal
Australian Postgraduate Award
Australian Psychological Society Prize
Professor D. R. Grey Postgraduate Award

Publications

Walton, M. T. (2019). Incongruence as a variable feature of problematic sexual behaviors in an online sample of self-reported “sex addiction” [Commentary]. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 48, 443–447. doi:10.1007/s10508-018-1305-5
Walton, M. T., & Bhullar, N. (2018). Compulsive sexual behavior as an impulse control disorder: Awaiting field studies data [Letter to the Editor]. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 47, 1327–1331. doi:10.1007/s10508-018-1200-0
Walton, M. T., & Bhullar, N. (2018). Hypersexuality, higher rates of intercourse, masturbation, sexual fantasy, and early sexual interest relate to higher sexual excitation/arousal [Letter to the Editor]. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 47, 2177–2183. doi:10.1007/s10508-018-1230-7
Walton, M. T., & Bhullar, N. (2018). The “msychology” of hypersexuality: A 40-year old bisexual man’s use of online chat, pornography, masturbation, and extradyadic sex [Letter to the Editor]. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 47, 2185–2189. doi:10.1007/s10508-018-1274-8
Walton, M. T., Cantor, J. M., Bhullar, N., & Lykins, A. D. (2017). Hypersexuality: A critical review and introduction to the “sexhavior cycle.” Archives of Sexual Behavior, 46, 2231–2251. doi:10.1007/s10508-017-0991-8

Walton, M. T., Cantor, J. M., Bhullar, N., & Lykins, A. D. (2017). Response to commentaries: Recognizing hypersexuality as a psychosexual behavioral problem and advancing the sexhavior cycle of hypersexuality. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 46, 2279–2287. doi:10.1007/s10508-017-1111-5
Walton, M. T., Cantor, J. M., & Lykins, A. D. (2017). An online assessment of personality, psychological, and sexuality variables associated with self-reported hypersexual behavior. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 46, 721–733. doi:10.1007/s10508-015-0606-1
Walton, M. T., Lykins, A. D., & Bhullar, N. (2016). Beyond heterosexual, bisexual, and homosexual: A diversity in sexual identity expression [Letter to the Editor]. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 45, 1591–1597. doi:10.1007/s10508-016-0778-3
Walton, M. T., Lykins, A. D., & Bhullar, N. (2016). Sexual arousal and sexual activity frequency: Implications for understanding hypersexuality [Letter to the Editor]. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 45, 777–782. doi:10.1007/s10508-016-0727-1

Books

Media

Walton, M. T. (2024, June 19). War crimes
unacceptable no matter the ideology.
South China Morning Post. https://www.s.cmp.com/
opinion/letters/article/3266903/hong-kongs-rule-law-remains-strong-despite-foreign-judges-leaving
Walton. M. T. (2024, April 18). Why the US needs to rethink its support for Israel. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/ letters/article/3259319/why-us-needs-rethink-its-support-israel
Walton. M. T. (2023, June 23). Ukraine awaits a protector as selfless as the kiwi. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/ comment/letters/article/3224981/blinkens-visit-beijing-chinas-red-line-clear-and-us-must-get-message
Walton. M. T. (2023, April 9). Ukraine war might lead to nuclear proliferation. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/ comment/letters/article/3216321/ populations-age-business-education-can-create-change-needed-healthcare
Walton. M. T. (2023, February 6). It's time humanity ended Putin's sovereign rape of Ukraine: A Clinical Psychologist's perspective. Get The Word Out. https://getthewordout.com.au/press-release/press-release-its-time-humanity-ended-putins-sovereign-rape-of-ukraine-a-clinical-psychologists-perspective/
Walton. M. T. (2022, December 31). Will Ukraine war end next year? South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/comment /letters/article/3205101/japans-military-build-runs-counter-asias-peace-and-prosperity

Walton. M. T. (2022, November 27).
If play during World Cup 2022 can
be governed by global rules, why can't
war? South China Morning Post.
https://www.scmp.com/comment/letters
/ article/3200952/if-play-during-world-
cup-2022-can-be-governed-global-rules-
why-cant-war?module=perpetual_scroll _0&pgtype=article&campaign=3200952
Walton. M. T. (2022, October 21). As Putin
accuses Ukraine of terror, where's UN?
South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/comment/
letters/article/3196465/why-allowing-russian-yacht-hong-kong-sends-wrong-message
Walton. M. T. (2022, August 22). Systematic bullying and harassment by Australian politicians. Get The Word Out. https://getthewordout.com.au/press-release/press-release-systemic-bullying-and-sexual-harassment-by-australian-politicians/
Walton. M. T. (2022, July 28). Australia
should work with China and others to save
the Koala and preserve biodiversity. South
China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com
/comment/letters/article/3186659/australia-should-work-china-and-others-save-koala-and-preserve
Walton. M. T. (2022, June 29) War, guns,
abortion: America has lost claims to moral
superiority. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/comment/letters
/article/3183296/war-guns-abortion-america-has-lost-claims-moral-superiority

Walton. M. T. (2022, June 3). Ukraine war a reminder that sexual violence often
accompanies armed conflict. South China
Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com
/comment/letters/article/3180152/ukraine-war-reminder-sexual-violence-often-accompanies-armed
Walton. M. T. (2022, April 25). Australia's perverted politics falsely labels trans community as predators. Get The Word Out. https://getthewordout.com.au/press-release/press-release-australias-perverted-politics-falsely-labels-trans-community-as-predators/
Walton. M. T. (2022, April 5). Australia fails women on domestic violence and homicide: Mackenzie's story. Get The Word Out. https://getthewordout.com.au/press-release/press-release-australia-fails-women-on-domestic-violence-and-homicide-mackenzies-story/
Walton. M. T. (2022, March 28). Putin's
assault on Ukraine must end. South China
Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com
/comment/letters/article/3171816/delay-ending-mpf-offset-mechanism-means-employers-must-do-right
Walton. M. T. (2022, March 22). Putin forfeits his seat at humanity's table. Canberra Daily. https://canberradaily.com.au/to-the-editor-putin-forfeits-his-seat-at-humanitys-table/
Walton. M. T. (2022, March 22). Putin forfeits his seat at humanity's table. Canberra Daily. https://canberradaily.com.au/to-the-editor-putin-forfeits-his-seat-at-humanitys-table/

Walton. M. T. (2022, March 22). Putin forfeits his seat at humanity's table. Get The Word Out. https://getthewordout.com.au/press-release/press-release-putin-forfeits-his-seat-at-humanitys-table/
Walton. M. T. (2022, March 2). Global unity
needed to defend Ukraine. South China
Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com
/comment/letters/article/3168802/eu-diplomacy-not-nato-expansion-can-ensure-ukraines-independence
Walton. M. T. (2022, March 1). Brave Ukrainians defend their sovereignty and freedom. Get The Word Out. https://getthewordout.com.au/press-release/press-release-brave-ukrainians-defend-their-sovereignty-and-freedom/
Walton. M. T. (2022, February 8). What
LGBT groups have to fear from Australian
bill. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/comment/letters
/article/3166102/hong-kong-cant-afford-government-subsidies-covid-19-tests-and
Walton. M. T. (2022, January 19). Why the
Australian government's attack on Novak
Djokovic is hypocritical. South China
Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com
/comment/letters/article/3163822/why-australian-governments-attack-novak-djokovic-hypocritical

Walton. M. T. (2022, January 9). Wave of
despair. The Age. https://www.theage.com.au/national
/victoria/detention-welcome-to-the-world-of-refugees-djokovic-20220108-p59mrw.html
Walton. M. T. (2022, January 7). Djokovic ban serves up a dose of double standards. Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw
/pm-s-wave-of-covid-is-forming-into-a-dumper-20220105-p59m2z.html
Walton. M. T. (2021, December 8). Inciting extremism. The Age. https://www.theage.com.au/national
/victoria/no-wonder-australians-want-a-federal-icac-20211207-p59fm1.html
Walton. M. T. (2021, November 30). Know when to fold'em. Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/if-sexual-orientation-is-inherent-then-so-is-faith-20211129-p59cz0.html
Walton. M. T. (2021, November 25). Why
Australia should think twice before rattling sabres over Taiwan. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com
/comment/letters/article/3157122
/why-australia-should-think-twice-rattling-
sabres-over-taiwan?utm_source=email
&utm_medium=share_widget&utm
_campaign=3157122pe

Walton. M. T. (2021, November 17). Fighting China over Taiwan would be a bad idea like Vietnam. Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/fighting-china-over-taiwan-would-be-a-bad-idea-like-vietnam-20211116-p5997e.html
Walton. M. T. (2021, October 15). Leaders
letting down Australia on climate change.
South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/comment/letters
/article/3152218/five-ways-inject-common-sense-hong-kongs-quarantine-rules
Walton. M. T. (2021, October 13). Noble goals. The Age. https://www.theage.com.au/national
/victoria/never-more-important-to-learn-from-the-past-20211012-p58ze3.html
Walton. M. T. (2021, October 2). Noble premier does the right thing despite the bad timing. Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw
/noble-premier-does-the-right-thing-despite-the-bad-timing-20210930-p58w4p.html
Walton. M. T. (2021, September 7). Beware
dangerous messages. Newcastle Herald. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/ 7417631/could-botanic-gardens - transform-national-park/

Walton, M. T. (2021, July 24). Coronavirus:
Australia won't beat Covid or global
challenges with 'them against us' talk.
South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/comment/letters/
article/3141828/australia-wont-beat-covid-or-global-challenges-them-against-us-talk
Walton. M. T. (2021, July 19). It's time to give a damn. Get The Word Out. https://getthewordout.com.au/press-release/press-release-its-time-to-give-a-damn/
Walton. M. T. (2021, April 15). Sexual
assault debate sparks reckless abuse.
Newcastle Herald. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story
/7209405/sexual-assault-debate-sparks-reckless-abuse/
Walton, M. T. (2021, March 25). Tragically,
survivors have long experienced systemic
indifference to their sexual assault, abuse
or harassment. Newcastle Herald. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story
/7180834/sexual-violence-shouldnt-be-a-fact-of-life-in-our-society/
Walton, M. T. (2021, February 24). No
employee should feel they must choose
between advancing in their dream job and
reporting to police they were sexually
assaulted. Newcastle Herald. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au
/story/7137624/when-self-interest-trumps-moral-decency/
Walton. M. T. (2021, June 11). Australia must
step up and urgently evacuate the Afghans
who helped our troops. Newcastle Herald. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/ 7289857/australias-turn-to-save-its-afghan-mates/

Walton. M. T. (2021, January 23).
Bell tolls on cyberhate unaccountability.
Newcastle Herald. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au
/story/7095142/bell-tolls-on-cyberhate-unaccountability/
Walton. M. T. (2020, November 17).
Protecting koalas should be above politics. Newcastle Herald. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au
/story/7013962/letters-protecting-koalas-living-with-the-virus-and-why-barnabys-just-plain-wrong/
Walton. M. T. (2020, September 18).
Juukan Caves destroyed in the ruthless
pursuit of profit. Newcastle Herald. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au
/story/6930848/do-aboriginals-matter-to-corporations/
Walton. M. T. (2020, August 4). It's cowboy
behaviour to slip out unmasked in NSW.
Newcastle Herald. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au
/story/6861332/its-cowboy-behaviour-to-slip-out-unmasked-in-nsw/
Walton. M. T. (2020, June 25).
Police shouldn't have to cop dangers on job. Newcastle Herald. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au
/story/6804613/police-shouldnt-have-to-cop-dangers-on-job/
Walton. M. T. (2020, June 25). Police
shouldn't have to cop dangers on job.
Newcastle Herald. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au
/story/6804613/police-shouldnt-have-to-cop-dangers-on-job/
Walton. M. T. (2020, June 25). Police
shouldn't have to cop dangers on job.
Newcastle Herald. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au
/story/6804613/police-shouldnt-have-to-cop-dangers-on-job/
Walton. M. T. (2022, September 21). Nato’s
‘just enough’ support is drawing out war.
South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/comment/letters/
article/3193026/germanys-seizure-rosneft-
assets-sets-bad-precedent-ukraine-war?module=perpetual_scroll_0&pgtype=article
&campaign=3193026

Walton. M. T. (20Walton. M. T. (2020, April 13).
Attacks on frontline heroes are shameful.
Newcastle Herald. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au
/story/6718877/attacks-on-frontline-
heroes-are-shameful/21, November 17). Fighting China over Taiwan would be a
bad idea like Vietnam. Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/fighting-china-over-taiwan-would-be-a-bad-idea-like-vietnam-20211116-p5997e.html
Walton. M. T. (2020, February 29). Australia is failing to protect victims of domestic and family violence. Newcastle Herald. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au
/story/6653917/letters-australia-is-failing-to-protect-victims-of-domestic-and-family-violence/
Walton. M. T. (2020, February 13). Action
our responsibility. Port Stephens Examiner. https://www.portstephensexaminer.com.au
/story/6624023/letters-to-the-editor-february-13/
Walton. M. T. (2019, August 1). Socially
marginalised? You matter. Port Stephens
Examiner. https://www.portstephensexaminer.com.au
/story/6300785/socially-marginalised-you-matter/
Walton. M. T. (2019, April 11). Tanilba Bay's
Michael Walton receives University of New
England's Chancellor's Doctoral Research
Medal. Port Stephens Examiner. https://www.portstephensexaminer.com.au
/story/5994293/tanilba-bay-resident-awarded-research-medal/?cs=776
Walton. M. T. (2019, April 8). Former Taranaki student awarded doctorate. Stuff NZ. https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/111835084/former-central-taranaki-student-awarded-doctorate