About Kylie
Hello!
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist and I have practiced psychology since 1998. In 2013, I completed my PhD, which focused on the prevalence and impact of trauma symptoms in individuals seeking treatment for depression and alcohol use.
Throughout my career, I have worked across a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, addiction rehabilitation services, not-for-profit organisations, and private practice. I specialise in working with adults, providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, suicidality, PTSD and trauma, chronic pain, and substance use.
In addition to clinical work, I have held academic roles at the University of Newcastle, where I taught psychology students, postgraduate health professionals, and Bachelor of Medicine students.
I am also actively involved in the supervision and training of psychologists and other health professionals and serve as an AHPRA Board-Approved Supervisor.
I am committed to providing compassionate, research-driven care to support individuals in achieving meaningful and lasting change.
I have been awarded a Bachelor Degree (Psychology). Master of Psychology (Clinical) and PhD (Psychiatry).
Current Projects
I proudly serve as the E-Newsletter Editor for the Australian Pain Society. In this role, I help share insights and updates about chronic pain across the health professional community.
In terms of research, I’m a contributing researcher on the Opioid HALT II project at the University of Sydney. This study aims to improve pain outcomes following hip and knee arthroplasty.
I also collaborate with Dr Caitlin Fehily at the University of Newcastle, researching chronic disease management with mental health peer workers.
I serve on the Thrive Stars Executive Board to support their vision of Inspiring People to Thrive. I am also am a committee member of the Thrive Stars Community of Practice .
I am a Landcare Team Leader and am passionate about how we care for and maintain our natural environment. I sponsor Koalas through WWF Australia and a child through World Vision.
Recent Highlights
During the third week of April, I attended the Australian Pain Society Conference in Adelaide. It was an inspiring gathering of clinicians, researchers and advocates dedicated to improving pain care. The conference highlighted important new developments in nerve pain management, alongside emerging research on the role of inflammation and the immune system in chronic pain. These insights reinforce the growing understanding of pain as a complex, whole‑person experience and point toward more targeted, personalised approaches to treatment. It was a valuable opportunity to learn, connect, and bring the latest evidence back into practice.
