As a practising clinical psychologist and researcher with more than twenty years' experience in regional public health settings, I focus on the value of motivational interviewing in helping people to change and grow.
I am a member of the international Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and a MINT Certified Trainer. I've led train the trainer programs for MINT in Australia, Europe and the USA.
I completed a PhD at the University of Melbourne in 2021, examining the role of motivational interviewing in collaborative care approaches to improving mental health and wellbeing.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Psychology Board of Australia approved Supervisor. I hold a BA (Hons), MPsych (Clinical) and a PhD.
My approach to motivational interviewing (MI) training is to support learners to engage, reflect, and build their skills. I design training that is flexible, and focused on the needs and priorities of the training group.
The aim of my MI training, coaching and supervision is to help learners to translate MI principles into practical, real-world encounters.
I have developed a range of resources, designed to help both new and more experienced learners to implement and maintain the skills they learn in training in their clinical practice. You can download some of these resources from this site.