Dr Katherine Hurrell
Qualifications
Katherine is a well-regarded psychologist known for her warm, collaborative and practical approach. She tailors treatment to each person’s needs, circumstances and goals.
She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Macquarie University, where she worked with internationally renowned researchers at Macquarie University’s Centre for Emotional Health.
She completed a Master of Clinical Psychology with Distinction at the University of Wollongong, gaining experience working with children, adolescents and adults across a wide range of clinical settings.
Katherine holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Psychology with Distinction from Western Sydney University and a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Macquarie University.
Katherine has worked across various settings, including university clinics, private practices, NSW Corrections and hospitals. A significant portion of her hospital-based clinical work involved supporting veterans and first responders experiencing the impact of trauma, including PTSD, and related mental health challenges. She continues to have a strong interest in trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatments for individuals affected by traumatic and other significant life stressors.
Research & Academic Work
Katherine's research has examined childhood anxiety disorders, emotion regulation and parenting. She has presented her work at national and international conferences, including the World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies. Her work has also been published in peer reviewed journals.
She is currently working on the Impact of Crises on Higher Education Students and a Mental Health Insight Series in collaboration with Waverley Abbey College, UK.
She is an Associate Editor of the journal Psychiatry, Psychology and Law and serves on several academic, research and ethics boards.
Professional Registrations, Memberships and Appointments
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Registration with Medicare & Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) to provide Clinical Psychology services
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Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (endorsed area of practice: Clinical Psychology)
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Associate Editor, Journal Psychiatry, Psychology and Law
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Honorary Associate at Macquarie University
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Former Director of Graduate Studies & Senior Lecturer, Alphacrucis University-College
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Fellow, Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists
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Member, Australian Psychological Society (APS)
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Member, Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL)
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Member, Anxiety Practitioners Network
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Former Senior Production Editor of the International Journal of Forensic Psychology
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Registered provider of psychology services with NSW and QLD Workers Compensation
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Approved practitioner in the Work and Development Order (WDO) Scheme to provide eligible people a non-monetary way to reduce their fine debt with the SDRO.
Awards
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Recipient of the Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (MQRES) for PhD (2007)
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Vice-Chancellors Commendation for Academic Excellence (Macquarie University, 2015)
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Recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award (Alphacrucis University College, 2022)
Treatment Approach
Katherine takes an integrative approach to therapy, drawing on evidence-based treatments appropriate to each client. She frequently uses Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which helps people understand and change patterns of thinking and behaviour that may be contributing to emotional distress or difficulties in everyday life.
She also makes the most of technology by blending treatment with online therapy programs, such as This Way Up. As a registered provider, access to these programs is free to her patients.
Those having worked with Katherine consider her to have a warm and compassionate approach and usually have little difficulty building a trusting therapetuic relationship with her.
Katherine regularly undertakes professional development and participates in peer consultation and supervision to maintain high standards of professional practice.