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PhD Mental Health Writer | Clinical Psychologist | English-French Need to translate complex psychological research into engaging, evidence-based content? I am a Clinical Psychologist with a PhD in Mental Health and 6+ years of research experience. I specialize in simplifying complex scientific knowledge into clear, impactful, and culturally sensitive content for blogs, authors, and organizations. My core areas of expertise include: • Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health • Child & Family Psychology • Transcultural & Cross-Cultural Psychology How I can help you: 1. Mental Health Content & Vulgarization: Transforming dense academic papers into engaging, accurate blog posts or book chapters. 2. Academic Writing & Editing: Assistance with literature reviews, manuscripts, and cross-cultural research. 3. English-French Translation & Localization: Specialized translation for psychology and social sciences, ensuring cultural nuances are preserved. Proven Academic & Writing Credibility: • Peer-reviewed publications in international journals (including the International Journal of Applied Psychoanalytic Studies). • Published work in both English and French. • Academic research experience spanning Europe and Asia (Japan). If you want to elevate your project with top-tier scientific accuracy that generalist writers cannot match, let’s connect!

I am a best-selling author, former international sports executive, university lecturer, high-performance coach, and consultant who has worked across government, academia, professional sport, and private enterprise. My experience includes serving as Head of National Coach Pathways to Japan's Ministry of Education & Sports, senior leadership roles within Australia's Governing Sports Body, 8 years on the Dunlop/Adidas International Advisory Board, and coaching pro athletes to 15 titles. Today, I help brands create content, coaching systems, and educational resources that engage users, build trust, and drive long-term growth. I also help platforms improve activation, retention, and monetization through better coaching systems, onboarding design, and behavioral engagement strategies. Selected Clients & Projects ⭐️ SHRED – Supported coaching system strategy for a platform with 230,000+ active users and more than 2 million completed workouts. ⭐️ JustFit – Developed training frameworks, coaching content, and retention systems contributing to more than 200,000 monthly downloads. ⭐️ JOIN Cycling – Advised on coaching design, product strategy, and athlete development systems for the world's #1 AI-powered coaching platform. ⭐️ LiteYoga – Designed exercise pathways, onboarding systems, and instructional content for beginner and senior audiences. ⭐️ Fabulous50s / VitaliT – Principal Consultant responsible for behavioural onboarding, brand positioning, sponsorship acquisition, and growth strategy for a wellness brand with more than 3M subscribers. ⭐️ PainPod – Australia's leading TENS recovery platform; consulted on content strategy, recovery education, email marketing, and brand positioning. ⭐️ Xandro Lab – Longevity and wellness company operating throughout Asia; advised on content strategy, educational resources, and wellness communications. ⭐️ Healthypedia – Produced and edited high-volume evidence-based health and wellness content. ⭐️Coach360 – Delivered long-form coaching, leadership, recovery, and performance content under a year-long contract. Why Clients Hire Me ✅ 25+ years of industry-specific experience ✅ Real-world expertise AI cannot replicate ✅ Four best-selling books on athlete development, coaching, and human performance ✅ Hundreds of published articles ✅ Former government advisor, international executive, and university lecturer Areas of Expertise • Health & Fitness • Sports Performance • Athlete Development • Sports Psychology • Coaching & Leadership • Recovery & Rehabilitation • AI Coaching Platforms • Educational Content • Thought Leadership • Ghostwriting 🏆 Featured In 🏆 The Daily Caller, Digital Journal, LA Weekly, Muscle & Brawn, and numerous health ⭐️ Reviews ⭐️ Kay Mayes, PhD, Clinical Psychologist
 "Brenton blends intensity with calmness, creating an environment that inspires growth and confidence. He motivates with honesty and empathy, providing clear, constructive feedback that drives consistent progress.” Ishihara Hironari, Head of Development, Japan Government Sports Science Training Centre,
 “Brenton delivered transformative, career-defining guidance grounded in world-class expertise. His seamless integration and professionalism made him an invaluable member of our high-performance team.” Steve Marquis, Australian Sports Commission,
 “Brenton has a proven ability to elevate athletes from solid performers to international achievers. His coaching and development expertise consistently produce standout results across all levels.” Peter Wong, Chief Economist, Hong Kong Jockey Club
 “Brenton combines psychological insight with practical performance strategies that resonate with athletes. His sessions are engaging, intelligent, and rooted in real-world experience.” Mitch White, USPTA Leadership and Career Development National Mentoring Program. Brenton’s leadership, integrity, and deep knowledge of performance and mental health set him apart. He consistently brings a results-driven, collaborative approach that strengthens every team he’s part of.”

I help B2B SaaS and product teams ship faster by reducing communication friction. Nine years across Indonesia, Germany, and Japan taught me to ship across cultures without slowing down. I've built UX copy systems and content strategy for teams at scale, from onboarding to product announcements to internal alignment. What I deliver: → UX copy and microcopy that doesn't need rework (you ship first, not fifth) → Content strategy that connects product clarity to user adoption → Cross-team alignment on messaging (less back-and-forth, faster decisions) → Practical documentation and content systems teams can maintain Some results: • Reduced feature announcement revision cycles from 8 rounds to 2 for a product team (40% faster to ship) • Built onboarding flows that improved user completion by 35% through clearer language alone • Restructured product docs that became the source of truth across 3 departments (reduced redundant communication) • Rapid content iteration for teams shipping across Japan, Germany, and English-speaking markets Tools & methods: UX writing systems, content audits, multilingual product strategy, AI-assisted research (not replacement), Figma, documentation systems, cross-functional alignment workshops. I work with international product teams who need to ship fast without rework. Fluent in English and Indonesian, functional in Japanese and German, so I adapt messaging across markets and cultures without slowing you down. If you need someone who can lead UX strategy end to end, from onboarding to product announcements to team alignment, let's talk.

Hello, I'm a native Japanese with English communication skills I can help your business related to... -Post editing : English→Japanese -General translation : English⇆Japanese -Writing articles : I have written articles for aeconomic newspapers and my blog -Speaking and recording Japanese (voice over) -Research on the Internet in Japanese -Procuring products in Japan

【Overview】 ⭐ Medical Translation & Voice with Real Clinical Insight ⭐ Struggling with medical translation that feels accurate—but doesn’t fully convey the meaning? I’m a native Japanese medical translator and voice talent with 𝟭𝟳 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 as a licensed Speech-Language-Hearing Therapist in Japan. I combine 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 + 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 + 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 to ensure your content is both accurate and truly understood. 🤝 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲 ✔ Deep understanding of medical terminology and patient context ✔ Context-aware localization (not word-for-word translation) ✔ Natural Japanese writing that resonates with readers ✔ Voice delivery that sounds human, clear, and engaging ✔ Reliable communication and strict deadline adherence I don’t just translate — I make sure your message is 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 in Japanese. ⭐ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 • English → Japanese Medical Translation • Healthcare & Educational Content Localization • Proofreading & Editing (Track Changes) • Script Adaptation for Japanese Audience • Japanese Voice-Over & Narration • AI Training Data Voice Recording • Cultural & Context Review (Japan Market) 📈 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗜'𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 ✔ Completed long-form Japanese localization projects ✔ Worked on specialized and detail-oriented content ✔ Completed AI voice dataset recording projects for international clients ✔ Delivered natural Japanese localization for complex topics ✔ Strong listening and accurate transcription skills 💬 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 ・"Great to work with Aki, all details explained properly and she is very reliable. Will work with her again for similar projects." ・"Job well done. It was a pleasure to work with Aki!" ・"Working with this freelancer was a positive experience. She showed strong dedication, often working late into the evenings despite holding another full-time job. She delivered quality work with excellent attention to detail. She was responsive, receptive to feedback, and clearly committed to a good outcome. I’m pleased with the final result and would recommend her for similar projects." 📚 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 • 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵-𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲-𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁 in Japan • 𝟭𝟳 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 of clinical experience (acute & rehabilitation settings) • Freelance translator & voice talent specializing in medical content • Strong ability to interpret complex medical information into natural Japanese 📈 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 ＆ 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 • Translated a specialized book on herbs (~𝟭𝟵𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀) • Completed 𝟯 𝗔𝗜 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 • Published an eBook in Japanese on stuttering 🎙 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Professional home studio with acoustically treated booth Equipment: • Audio-Technica AT2020 condenser microphone • Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) audio interface • Stedman Proscreen 101 pop filter Delivering clean, natural, and broadcast-ready Japanese audio for narration, e-learning, and AI datasets. 🎯 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 • Medical, healthcare, education, or specialized content providers • Clients who value 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 + 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 • Teams looking for a long-term, reliable partner • Projects requiring both 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 If you need a professional who understands both 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆, I’d be happy to support your project. 📩 Feel free to send me a message — available for both short-term and long-term collaboration.

Thank you so much!!🎉 【Earned $10k+ on Upwork | Helped 30+ JP projects】ありがとうございます！✨️ I am a native Japanese speaker with experience as a writer, proofreader, translator, and AI trainer. Currently, I live abroad as a digital nomad and communicate daily in English, collaborating smoothly with international clients. To my wonderful clients — thank you always for your continued trust and projects! I not only deliver accurate and timely work but also share insights whenever I notice something that could help your business, especially regarding Japanese culture and communication. Having lived abroad for years, I understand both Japanese perspectives and global contexts deeply. Please feel free to contact me anytime! My Experience： ◆ Japanese Proofreading🔍️ ・Event posters, pamphlets, and corporate websites for AI-related companies ・Character lines for PC games ・Online casino event descriptions ・Articles on home power generators ・Card game instruction manuals ・Narration scripts for documentary videos → I provide natural, audience-appropriate Japanese tailored to your industry and purpose. 【1,000 Japanese characters ($0.015/char) = $15】 【340 English words ( $0.044/word) = $15】 ◆ Japanese Writing✏️ ・Travel articles about Cebu, Philippines ・Guides for using Airbnb (note:Japanese, Medium:English, check portfolio👀) ・Articles on digital nomad lifestyle and life coaching ・Product descriptions for eCommerce shops ・SEO articles with FX-related keywords → I create engaging, informative articles that satisfy both client requests and readers’ interests. 【$0.025 per Japanese character】 ◆ AI Trainer🗣️ ・Created and recorded 200+ situational Japanese scripts and verified transcriptions ・Evaluated and improved 700+ pairs of AI-generated voices ・Conducted QA of AI-generated summaries and suggested questions for an AI answer engine, evaluating accuracy, relevance, freshness, and coherency. → As an active AI user myself, I am passionate about contributing to AI development and can efficiently handle large-scale annotation or evaluation tasks. ◆ AI-Assisted Graphic Design Creation🎨 ・ I create posters, flyers, standees, and TV slides for business events and exhibitions, using AI to produce designs quickly and efficiently. 【Helped generate 100 leads from 200 booth visitors at an AI business event exhibition!🙇‍♀️】 Please feel free to take a look at my portfolio as well. If you are not yet sure what kind of design you want, no worries. Using my coaching skills, I begin with a conversation to help you clarify the results you want to achieve and the ideal image you have in mind. Based on that vision, I create designs that aim to make you feel excited and say, “This is exactly what I wanted!” when you see the final creative. To speed up the process, I use AI during the design stage. However, the final files are delivered in an editable Canva format, allowing you to easily adjust text or make small changes later. In addition, I don’t just deliver the design. By incorporating coaching techniques into the process, I help you strengthen your own ability to imagine and articulate your design vision as well. ーーーーーーー I look forward to the opportunity to work with you! Every encounter is a gift — and I truly value each one✨️