Kerrie-ann is a Registered Psychologist who works with adults and children of all ages. Kerrie-ann earned her Bachelor of Psychological Science from the Central Queensland University, Rockhampton and then her Honours of Psychological Science. Kerrie-ann has a passion for helping others through challenging situations and breaking down barriers. Her research interests include the effects of sleep and loneliness on our daily functioning. Kerrie-ann has experience and knowledge in psycho-educational assessments, functional behaviour analyses and therapeutic interventions within educational settings. She has experience working within the disability, employment, corrections, child safety and youth justice industries. Kerrie-ann is the founder of iPsych Wellness Services, a member of the Australian Psychological Society, a registered Allied Health Medicare Provider and a certified Workplace Rehabilitation Coordinator, Workplace Trainer/Assessor and Volunteer Manager.
Creating a safe therapeutic environment, Kerrie-ann works with clients new to therapy and those wanting to work on a deeper therapeutic level, with client’s describing her as authentic and caring. She is passionate about assisting her clients on a pathway of true healing, supporting them as whole and capable individuals, not simply a cluster of symptoms.
Kerrie-ann incorporates evidence-based modalities in therapy, including but not limited to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, solution focussed therapy, internal family systems (IFS), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), trauma informed therapy and mindfulness. Her lived experiences including being a parent, all enhance her counselling practice working with young people, teens, and adults.
Kerrie-ann complemented her psychology expertise with additional university-level studies in human resource management to offer organisational psychology services. This includes specialised training in change management, workforce training and development, selection and recruitment, teamwork, and workplace culture. These additional qualifications integrate psychological insight with practical organisational strategies to support effective, people-focused outcomes.
Published Research
Comparing the Effects of FIFO/DIDO Workers Being Home versus Away on Sleep and Loneliness for Partners of Australian Mining Workers