He has extensive experience in training and supporting mental health NGOs in Central & Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and NIS, parts of Central Asia, India and China. He has managed EU funded projects and has been a consultant for the World Health Organisation. In 2001 – 2003 he co-ordinated a programme for the Open Society Institute (Budapest). In 2004 he co-founded InterAction. Amongst his publications are: (with Peter Barham) Relocating Madness (1995); Gaining Ground — The Role of Mental Health NGOs in Central and Eastern Europe (2001); and Building for the Future (2002) (with Paul Cutler).