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Peta completed the Clinical Psychology PhD Program within the
School of Psychology, The University of Queensland (UQ). The
focus of her research was the development of emotional and
behavioural difficulties (particularly Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder, PTSD) in children and adolescents following trauma.
Peta has also completed a post-doctoral research fellow position
in the School of Medicine at UQ.
Peta has worked in Government and non-government agencies,
hospitals and private practice. Therapy has been conducted with
children, adolescents, adults and families. While Peta's primary
theoretical framework is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),
she utilises Schema-Focused therapy, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT),
Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) where
appropriate. Peta is an accredited Triple P provider. Peta has
full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner
Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Peta is also a full member of the
Australian Psychological Society (MAPS), and the APS College of
Clinical Psychologists is recognised by Medicare as a provider
of specialist clinical psychology services. She is also a member
of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour
Therapy (AACBT) and is an accredited Triple P provider.
Prior to commencing PhD studies, Peta completed her Honours
degree at the University of Queensland. Honours Class I in the
field of Psychology was obtained. Peta also gained a Dean’s
commendation for academic achievement. A Bachelor of Arts
degree, with a double major in psychology, was also awarded from
the University of Queensland.
Peta has ongoing involvement in research and evidence-based
practice. Peta also provides supervision for psychologists
undergoing post-graduate specialist training in Clinical
Psychology at the School of Psychology (UQ). Peta has
successfully completed the Supervisor Training and Accreditation
Program (STAP).
Peta enjoys the arts, particularly dancing, running, reading,
and spending time with family and friends. She is kept active by
2 young children and loves playing with them in the park.
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