About Dr Oz
I believe that meaningful change in mental health care grows from connection, courage, and the willingness to translate insight into action. As a Clinical Psychologist and Director of ANIMA Health Network, I’ve dedicated my work to bridging the space between research and real-world clinical practice, shaped not only by my training but also by my lived experience of ADHD.
My career has taken me across Australia, New Zealand, and internationally, where I’ve had the privilege of delivering workshops, experiential masterclasses, and training for clinicians who want to move beyond theory and into deeply effective, compassionate practice. Whether I’m teaching Parts and Chairwork, exploring the intersection of complex trauma, neurodivergence, and schema therapy, or collaborating with colleagues, my focus is always on making complex ideas accessible, actionable, and relevant to the realities of therapeutic work.
During my doctoral research, I developed the Young Schema Questionnaire – Revised (YSQ‑R), now used worldwide to support more accurate assessment and treatment planning in Schema Therapy. My research and teaching often explore the intersection of complex trauma, neurodivergence, and early maladaptive schemas, and I regularly contribute to professional development through webinars, podcasts, and freely accessible clinical resources.
I currently serve as an Adjunct Research Fellow at Curtin University and the University of Sydney, where my work focuses on developmental trauma and schema processes in individuals with Autism and ADHD. In 2024, I was honoured to be named Australian Psychologist of the Year at the Allied Health Awards, a recognition of my commitment to bridging rigorous science with meaningful clinical application.
My ongoing aim is to help clinicians feel more confident, connected, and resourced in their work—so they can create the kind of change that transforms lives.
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