APS College of Clinical Psychologists

Queensland Committee Information

Below are details of the current committee and vacancies. The APS is always on the look out for members who are interested in joining a Member Group committee, to help support and promote members, the profession, and the APS. For more information about joining a Member Groups committee, click here.

Have questions? Please feel free to contact committee members via PsyCommunity direct message here or reach out to APS Member Groups via [email protected].

Chair

Dr Daniel Brown
Hi, I'm Daniel (he/him).
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with a PhD focusing on the area of health psychology/behavioural medicine.

I currently run a private practice in Brisbane and have a particular interest in working with people with regard to relational and attachment problems.

I work from a relational/dynamic framework and love engaging with clients on their personalised therapeutic journey.

I also love whippets, navel-gazing, and buying books I'll never get around to reading.

Secretary

Dr Mousumi Singh
Mousumi (Sumi), is an experienced clinical psychologist with over 28 years of experience in both clinical and health areas. She has worked both in the public and private sectors in Australia and overseas with people across the lifespan and from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds. Sumi utilizes a range of therapies including cognitive behaviour therapy, schema therapy, brief solution-focused therapy to assist clients reflect and utilise their own resourcefulness and influence the change that they desire. She is a board-approved supervisor and has been supervising psychology students from all levels. She enjoys working particularly with older adults and has a special interest in Aging on which she completed her PhD. Connection with people from different cultures allows Sumi to learn and grow, thus, travelling the world, is her passion. Knowledge to her is liberating and motivates her to progress.

Treasurer

Dr Graham du Plessis
With over 15 years of experience as a practicing clinical psychologist, my journey has traversed a variety of settings, including private practice, management consulting, public and private hospitals, NGOs, corrections, defense, police, primary and secondary education, and universities.

I've been actively involved in academia at the University of Johannesburg, the University of Queensland, and the University of Southern Queensland. A strong advocate for evidence-based interventions and best practices, I've emphasized these principles in both my academic and practical endeavors.

My extensive experience extends to training clinical psychology students and interns, as well as contributing to the management of clinical training and services. I bring a passion for fostering the next generation of clinical psychologists and contributing to the advancement of the field.

Registrar Representative

Miss Melissa Harrison
Melissa is a Clinical Psychologist who is particularly interested in working with adolescents and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, bullying, anger, relationship distress, and promoting health and wellbeing.

She has completed a Masters of Clinical Psychology with Distinction at the University of Southern Queensland, after successfully completing her Honours at the University of Queensland.

Committee Member

Ms Michelle Owens

Registrar Representative

Ms Jennifer Ann Langdon

Committee Member

Assoc Prof Claire Thompson

Committee Member

Dr Leah Stuckings
www.drleahstuckings.com

Committee Member

Assoc Prof Matthew Gullo
Associate Professor Matthew Gullo is a clinical psychologist and MRFF Translating Research into Practice (TRIP) Principal Research Fellow at the Centre for Youth Substance Abuse Research, The University of Queensland. A true scientist-practitioner, he continues to provide treatment services as a Visiting Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Princess Alexandra Hospital's Alcohol and Drug Assessment Unit.

Associate Professor Gullo's expertise is in addiction and substance use. He led the "Psychosocial Interventions" section of the 2021 National Guidelines for the Treatment of Alcohol Problems (alcoholtreatmentguidelines.com.au). Associate Professor Gullo has authored over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications and been awarded over $5M in research funding. His research has advanced targeted treatment efforts “on the ground”. At Princess Alexandra Hospital, he led the implementation of several evidence-based initiatives that have improved the provision of care to over 8,500 patients.

Committe Member

Ms Rachael Brice
Rachael is currently completing her Masters of Clinical Psychology at the University of Southern Queensland, after successfully completing her Honours and undergraduate degrees at the Flinders University of South Australia, and the University of Adelaide. Rachael is particularly interested in a breadth of practice, working across the lifespan in a range of therapeutic styles. She is also committed to rural and regional services; having relocated to regional Queensland to complete her masters, and with a plan to return to country SA to work as a clinical psychologist.

Registrar Representative

Dr Karina Rune

Student Representative

Mrs Cindy Atkinson
I have always had a strong interest in the welfare of others. I originally started out as a primary school teacher with the intention of becoming a guidance counsellor. After taking some time out to raise my family I realised that my interests extended beyond the school system and I started my journey to become a psychologist. I am currently completing my honours program at UniSQ, after which I look forward to pursuing a Masters in Clinical Psychology. I have a particular interest in children and adolescents, trauma, and women's health.

Student Representative

Mrs Jessy Cabrera Meza