We All Wear It Differently - A Podcast For Early Career Psychologists

Dr Rebecca Sng is a Clinical Psychologist, Family Therapist and the Deputy Director of Clinical Psychology at the University of Wollongong, NSW. Alongside her university commitments she works in private practice, seeing Families in the Illawarra area. Rebecca completed her Doctorate of Clinical Psychology at the University of Sydney in 2006, and a family therapy internship at the 'Calgary Family Therapy Centre' in Canada, in 2010. Some of her previous work includes as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at MacKillip Family Services and as the Unit Head at the Alternative Care Clinic, Redbank House. Much of her early work involved working wth children in out-of-home-care who presented with emotional, behavioural and relational difficulties due to complex trauma and attachment disruption. Rebecca is influenced by and work from various therapeutic approaches including Narrative Therapy, Post-Milan Systemic Family Therapy, Bowen, and Intervention Interviewing. She is also closely involved with the Australian Assoc

This is Episode 2 of the new Q and A series with psychologist Moshe Lang, Australia's best known family therapist, renowned author and teacher. Every fortnight WAWID listeners send me questions to ask Moshe. These questions can be be about anything to do with his journey, therapy or in the field of mental health. Moshe is an incredibly curious person, and loves a challenge - he tells me he'll tackle anything sent his way. This weeks questions are: 1) What advice would you give to family and friends who have a loved one going through depression or anxiety? They play a crucial support role yet are rarely included as part of an ongoing plan. 2) Starting from a broad perspective, I would love to know what advice Moshe has for a 'mature ' starter in the field of therapy. I think I've said here before that my later life journey to Psychology is really about self-actualization. I genuinely feel that I am in the process of becoming what/who I am meant to be. The question (about bloody time, Jim!), is how do I utilise

Dr Kelsey Latimer is the Lead psychologist in the Center for Pediatric Eating Disorders of the Children’s Medical Center Plano, Texas.  She is also an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Kelsey works in all levels of care, including inpatient and partial hospitalization, and leads the intensive outpatient program, where she develops and implements programs. Her research is focused on eating disorder prevention and intervention, and clinical outcomes of eating disorder programs. Kelsey has presented at over 40 regional/national/international conferences on topics of eating disorder treatment, body image and supervision/training. She has also been featured as a media expert source on Fox 4, Cosmopolitan.com, The Washington Post, Gurze Books Newsletter, Brit & Co, yahoo style, and several podcasts. This is a long episode - and for very good reason- Kelsey is an absolute gift to the field of psychology and specifically the field of paediatric eating disor

This is Episode 1 of a new Q and A series with psychologist Moshe Lang, Australia's best known family therapist, renowned author and teacher.   Every fortnight WAWID listeners send me questions to ask Moshe.  These questions can be be about anything to do with his journey, therapy or in the field of mental health. Moshe is an incredibly curious person, and loves a challenge - he tells me he'll tackle anything sent his way.  This weeks questions are: 1)  Moshe, coming from another country, and having English as your second language, how did this impact your work in Australia? 2) Moshe, I noticed in your interview with Amy that you talked about control as one of the thing that has kept you going in your career and has satisfied you in your work. However, in my own personal experience, it has been acceptance and mindfulness that has enabled me to cope.  What are your thoughts on this? For more information on Moshe Lang or to send in a question check out the website.

Dr Marie Karakis is a Child and Adolescent Psychologist with experience working in schools, community and clinical settings. She is the owner and director of private practice Young Minds Psychology.  She has specialist training in assessment, counselling and behavior management for a range of developmental issues, such as: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioural difficulties, grief and learning issues. She has extensive experience working with young people diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) including Asperger’s syndrome and has a special interest working in the area of early intervention and school readiness. In the interview Marie talks in depth about the complexities of such a diverse and large spectrum, and why each individual case, requires careful assessment, formulation and treatment planning.  She also discusses the critical role that families and schools, play in the treatment of children with Autism, and the challenges that this often presents. One of the

Carmel O’Brien is a Counselling Psychologist and National Convenor of the APS Women and Psychology Interest Group. For the last 23 years she has worked predominantly with people who have lived with violence at home.  This includes working in child protection services, the Victorian Women’s Prison, in critical incident management and relationship and general counselling practice. Most of Carmel’s work has been in the welfare sector.  Carmel has also conducted a part-time private practice in eastern Melbourne since 1998. From 2001 to 2015 Carmel managed the clinical services programs for a large community agency, including general counselling and clinical supervision services and a suite of support programs for women and children who have experienced abuse. Her special clinical interest is the recovery of women from family violence. Carmel initiated some unique models of service provision including utilizing trained mentors to aid recovery, commencing a domestic violence prevention program for girls and schools

Welcome to episode 27 of We All Wear it Differently, a podcast for early career psychologists. This is Part 3 of a 3 part episode, because I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with my guest Moshe Lang, for over 2 hours in his private rooms where he’s practiced psycho-therapy for over 36 years. We discussed his 52 years of experience, as a therapist, author, and teacher. So, i’ve split this into 3 episodes so you too can pour yourself a cup of tea, and enjoy the journey with one of Australia Best known psychologists Moshe lang. Moshe is currently the Director of the Williams Road Psychotherapy Centre, formerly the Williams Road Family Therapy Centre, which he founded in 1979 and was the first independent family therapy centre in Australia. Moshe was born in Israel, and migrated to Australia as a young man in 1961 to study psychology at the University of Melbourne. Between 1965 and 1979 he was senior psychologist at the Bouverie Clinic and Director of Training. Moshe was the Foundation President of the A

Welcome to episode 27 of We All Wear it Differently, a podcast for early career psychologists. This is Part 2 of a 3 part episode, because I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with my guest Moshe Lang, for over 2 hours in his private rooms where he’s practiced psycho-therapy for over 36 years. We discussed his 52 years of experience, as a therapist, author, and teacher. So, i’ve split this into 3 episodes so you too can pour yourself a cup of tea, and enjoy the journey with one of Australia Best known psychologists Moshe lang. Moshe is currently the Director of the Williams Road Psychotherapy Centre, formerly the Williams Road Family Therapy Centre, which he founded in 1979 and was the first independent family therapy centre in Australia. Moshe was born in Israel, and migrated to Australia as a young man in 1961 to study psychology at the University of Melbourne. Between 1965 and 1979 he was senior psychologist at the Bouverie Clinic and Director of Training. Moshe was the Foundation President of the A

Welcome to episode 27 of We All Wear it Differently, a podcast for early career psychologists. This is Part 1 of a 3 part episode, because I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with my guest Moshe Lang, for over 2 hours in his private rooms where he’s practiced psycho-therapy for over 36 years. We discussed his 52 years of experience, as a therapist, author, and teacher. So, i’ve split this into 3 episodes so you too can pour yourself a cup of tea, and enjoy the journey with one of Australia Best known psychologists Moshe lang. Moshe is currently the Director of the Williams Road Psychotherapy Centre, formerly the Williams Road Family Therapy Centre, which he founded in 1979 and was the first independent family therapy centre in Australia. Moshe was born in Israel, and migrated to Australia as a young man in 1961 to study psychology at the University of Melbourne. Between 1965 and 1979 he was senior psychologist at the Bouverie Clinic and Director of Training. Moshe was the Foundation President of the A

Dr Chelsea Eacott is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist with over ten years experience working as a psychologist within the education system and private sector organisations in Victoria and Queensland. Chelsea is currently the Director of Student Services at Eltham College, Victoria, and lectures in the Masters of Educational Psychology program at Melbourne University. Some of her previous roles include: Director of Student Wellbeing at Rockhampton Girls Grammar School; Psychologist at Autism Queensland Rockhampton Early Intervention Centre; and Junior School Psychologist at Yarra Valley Grammar. Chelsea has multiple research publications examining the effectiveness of psychological interventions in school settings, and in particular the challenges for youth living in rural areas. She has extensive experience running group interventions in schools including: Whole school approaches to bullying, behaviour management and pastoral care. Experience with kidsmatter, MindMatters, Restorative Practices,

Adam Ferrier is 'The Consumer Psychologist', Australia's leading consumer psychologist. Adam was the Founding Partner and Global Head of Naked Communications, one of Australia's most awarded agencies, and is currently the Global Chief Strategy Officer / Partner at Cummins & Partners, a leading creative media agency in Australia. After graduating from university with degrees in commerce AND clinical psychology, Adam began his career as a forensic psychologist in maximum security prisons, before making the leap to advertising! Adam is a regular commentator on consumer behaviour on TV, including being a regular panelist on the Gruen series, Sky News and Ten News. He has appeared on Celebrity Apprentice and Australia's Next Top Model. He has a weekly segment on national drive show 'The One Percenters' on radio station MMM, and monthly show with James O'Loghlin ABC Sunday Nights. He's commentated and/or written for TIME, The Australian, Mumbrella, B&T (on editorial board), Fast Company, The Guardian, Wall

Naomi Harrison is a Consulting Psychologist and Executive Coach with 20 years experience as an in house and consulting psychologist and HR professional. She is currently based in Singapore where she runs her own consultancy ‘PsychInsight’. As a teenage uni student Naomi knew she had to do something with people and in business. She was passionately interested in how the world was operating, how companies were operating, and essentially how a person fits into the system. Hence she ended up studying Psychology, and Business Psychology through her Master of Arts in Psychology at UNSW. Whilst working and living in London 8 years later Naomi embarked on a Masters of International Business. Naomi has also completed Graduate Diploma in Family Therapy to assist her with a deepened understanding of systemic theories. During her career Naomi has consulted with a range of clients in different industries including banking, manufacturing, retail, oil and gas and pharmaceuticals. Her roles have included such things as recru

Jensen Young is a Clinical Psychologist, Couple and Family Therapist. He currently works in his private practice Jensen Young Psychology & Family Therapy where he offers experience and support to individuals, couples and families with the aim of providing a quality service to reduce individual suffering and facilitate relationship change. Jensen also lectures in postgraduate programs at Macquarie University and the Institute of Family Practice. Jensen began his career as a youth worker and counsellor working for NGO’s before deciding to complete his Master of Clinical Psychology. He is trained in the Post Milan Family Therapy Approach.  Jensen is the recipient of several psychology and counselling tertiary scholarships, including the 2010 Attorney General's Scholarship for the Vocational Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution. To acknowledge his extensive clinical experience gained through work and education, the Institute of Family Practice awarded him the Graduate Diploma of Couple & Family C

Bedrija Parsons is a Clinical Neuropsychologist who currently works at the new Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, Western Australia. Bedrija's role is diverse and includes covering the Mental Health Assessment Unit, Mental Health Consultation Liaison, Youth Mental Health and the Mother and Baby Unit. Bedrija completed her Master of Clinical Neuropsychology at Latrobe University, Melbourne Australia in 2012. She has since worked at the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre's Acquired Brain Injury Unit, the Royal Melbourne Hospital including working with inpatients and outpatients, and at Eastern Health in a community based rehabilitation program. Bedrija is an early career Clinical Neuropsychologist currently in her 4th year of working. She discussed with me how the role of Clinical Neurospychology is still fairly new in mental health settings, and how much of her current role at Fiona Stanley Hospital has been about flying the flag for Neuropsychology and educating other practitioners about her role and purpose. I

Dr Lisa Richardson is a Clinical Psychologist who currently works as Acting Senior Clinical Psychologist for the North Metropolitan Older Adults Mental Health Service in Perth and is an Adjunct Lecturer at Murdoch University, Perth WA. At Murdoch University Lisa lectures in psychotherapy in older adults mental health, general psychotherapy and cognitive assessment in the context of older adult mental health. Lisa completed her PhD in 2012 which involved a long-term investigation into the use of videoconference telepsychology as a community based clinical psychology service. She was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship in 2007 to further investigate the use of telepsychology in the US and worked on several research projects and RCT’s over the 14 months she was hosted at the University of Hawaii in Hilo, and Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. She has published in a range of clinical areas including telepsychology, and is an ad hoc reviewer for a number of international journals. Lisa also has ex

Dr Dave is a psychologist and host of the leading psychology podcast Shrink Rap Radio. Shrink Rap Radio is an in depth interview series where Dr Dave speaks to leaders in the field on a broad array of psychology related topics such as psychotherapy, dreams, consciousness, business psychology, developmental psychology, mind/body psychology, social issues and spirituality. Some of his world class guests have included Philip Zimbardo, Irvin Yalom, Bonnie Badenoch and David Barlow. Dr Dave is a pioneer in the podcasting arena having recently released his 487th episode and he continues to educate and inspire listeners across the globe. Dr Dave was my inspiration for starting We All Wear it Differently. When outside of the pod, “Dr. Dave” is also known as David Van Nuys, Ph.D. He is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Sonoma State University and served as that department’s Chair for seven years. The department has a longstanding reputation for its commitment to humanistic, transpersonal, and existential approaches

Dr Rebecca Ray is a Clinical Psychologist and the creator of a 12 week e-book and online program on positive psychology techniques to help people boost their well-being and learn how to get their happy on! Rebecca began working as a psychologist intern in 2003 at a private psychiatric hospital in the small NSW coastal town of Taree. In her early career she was exposed to a variety of clients and clinical presentations and began treating trauma through running groups programs for veterans. Rebecca completed her Doctor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Newcastle in 2006 and her thesis was on examining the effectiveness of a Group-Based Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Program for combat veterans with PTSD. On completion of her doctoral studies Rebecca returned home to the Gold coast where she worked for a year as a Clinical Psychologist for the Veterans’ & Veterans’ Families Counselling Service (VVCS) before starting her own private practice where she continued to specialise in trauma, particularly wit

Janet Lowndes is a psychologist with over 20 years experience. Her professional practice includes psychological counselling, meditation training, and yoga therapy. Janet's private practice Mind Body Well focusses on working with people addressing aspects of their lives affecting health and wellbeing. This includes Eating Disorders, weight management and body image concerns, depression, and anxiety. Janet has provided counselling to assist people with Eating Disorders for over 15 years. Her interest in the psychology of food, eating and weight management began when she was working in the youth health field, and she started to learn about Eating Disorders from many of her clients. She also worked closely for a few years with Dr. Rick Kausman, the author of ‘If Not Dieting then What’, assisting in his training programs for Health Professionals about a non-dieting approach to healthy weight management. After university studies in Psychology and Philosophy Janet’s early professional experience was in the areas of

This is Part 2 of my interview with clinical psychologist and researcher Dr Eric Morris. Eric currently works as the Director of the La Trobe University Psychology Clinic. Previously he worked as a consultant clinical psychologist and the psychology lead for early intervention for psychosis, at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, UK. Eric trained as a clinical psychologist in 1994-1995 at Murdoch University, specialising in psychological interventions for psychosis. On qualifying he worked in a pioneering service for early intervention for psychosis in Perth, Western Australia, before moving to the UK in 1999 to work for the National Health Service in Hampshire and South London. His clinical experience is in providing cognitive-behavioural and family interventions for people recovering from serious mental illness (psychosis, bipolar disorder) and their families. Eric has been practising Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for 15 years, including supervising and training therapists in this

Dr Eric Morris is a clinical psychologist and researcher based in Melbourne, Australia. He currently works as the Director of the La Trobe University Psychology Clinic. Previously he worked as a consultant clinical psychologist and the psychology lead for early intervention for psychosis, at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, UK. Eric trained as a clinical psychologist in 1994-1995 at Murdoch University, specialising in psychological interventions for psychosis. On qualifying he worked in a pioneering service for early intervention for psychosis in Perth, Western Australia, before moving to the UK in 1999 to work for the National Health Service in Hampshire and South London. His clinical experience is in providing cognitive-behavioural and family interventions for people recovering from serious mental illness (psychosis, bipolar disorder) and their families. Eric has been practising Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for 15 years, including supervising and training therapists in this are