APS College of Counselling Psychologists

Susanna Richardson Award for a Masters Thesis recipients

Since 2004, it has been the policy of the National Executive of the College of Counselling Psychologists to award a prize for a thesis of outstanding merit to a Masters student.  

The award for a masters thesis has been named after Susanna Richardson, a past National Chairperson and past Chair of NSW, who sadly died from cancer after relinquishing her office of National Chair when she was re-diagnosed after a period of remission. Susanna was first diagnosed with cancer when she was Chair of NSW, but continued in her role and was fully active throughout her treatment in the interests of the College. Susanna was a tireless advocate for counselling psychology, both nationally and in NSW. 

Candidates for the Award must be enrolled in a masters degree in Counselling Psychology, but need not hold membership with the APS. The College reserves the right not to make an award if no suitable candidate is nominated.

For more information about eligibility, the nomination process and selection criteria, click here.

Award Recipients

   
2016

Ms Katherine Barton, University of Queensland
2015

Mr Garth Bennett, La Trobe University

Using the theory of Communicative Action in psychotherapy research: An examination of Motivational Interviewing
2014

Ms Lisa Ritchie, La Trobe University

"I never knew I was that strong": A qualitative exploration of the processes and outcomes of post-traumatic growth following perceived life-threatening experiences

2013

Mr Richard Pascall, Curtin University

Aspects of non-residential paternal involvement that benefit children: A meta-analytic update

2012

Ms Tamra Kamlesh, La Trobe University

Motivational Interviewing: Change talk in female sex workers

2010

Ms Davina Morley, Curtin University

Reduction of psychological distress as an indicator of treatment effectiveness in a community-based intrafamilial sex offender treatment program

2009

Ms Mae Ling Chong, La Trobe University

Encounters with theory and personal process: Students' experiences of studying Process Experiential Emotion-Focused Therapy (PEEFT)

2008

Ms Chantel Nel, Curtin University

Harnessing hope: Exploring the nature of hope and its utility in psychotherapy

2007

Ms Sarah Crawford, Curtin University

The impact of grandchild contact loss on grandparents’ well-being following family breakdown: A qualitative study

2004

Ms Elizabeth Oxnam, Curtin University

Ethical issues in psychology: A phenomenological investigation of psychologists in rural Western Australia