Biography
Carrie is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist with 25 years in the field. She is dedicated to exploring the crucial intersection of psychology, professional practice, and responding to client preferences. Her research also explores integrative mental health interventions, including the role of nutrition, exercise, and evidence-based complementary medicines. With extensive experience across diverse mental health sectors (sexual assault, violence prevention, disability, vocational rehabilitation, rural practice), Carrie has also maintained a thriving private practice for 15 years. She is also a recognised educator, developing and teaching tertiary subjects in integrative mental health, professional and ethical practice, psychological interventions. Her research and publications have influenced discussions on ethics, policy, and best practice in psychology, integrative, lifestyle, and naturopathic medicine.
Research
Psychologist engagement with integrative mental health interventions, psychologist engagement with complementary medicine, impact of medical discharge on veterans, health and wellbeing of health professionals.
Previous publications have been cited in internationally including ethics, policy and best practice in rural, counselling and health topics.