Anthony Pymm
Real-world insight shaped by 27 years on the frontline, lived experience of PTSD and recovery, and a belief that people should not have to reach breaking point before support becomes possible.
I didn’t bounce back. I rebuilt.
Anthony Pymm is an Australian police officer, educator, author, speaker and founder of Healing Behind the Badge Consulting. After joining policing at 20, the role became more than a career—it became a major part of his identity.
In late 2021, Anthony was diagnosed with PTSD. Recovery required more than returning to work. It meant understanding what sustained pressure had changed, reconnecting with family, rebuilding identity and learning that vulnerability was not weakness.
Anthony returned to full operational duties and remains serving. Today, he draws on frontline experience, leadership, training and recovery to help first responders, families, leaders and organisations recognise changes earlier and respond more effectively.
Alongside his wife Monique, Anthony has shared their lived experience with police recruits, bringing both the first responder and family perspective into conversations about stress, hypervigilance, identity, early intervention and recovery.