I completed my BSc(Hons) in Psychology in 2002, PhD in Psychology and PGDipClinPsych in 2008 at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, NZ. I gained registration as a Clinical Psychologist in New Zealand, registration in Queensland as a psychologist in 2008, and endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist in 2011. I became a member of the APS in August 2010, the Clinical College in November 2011, and have been a board approved supervisor since 2009.
I have experience in teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and supervising honours, master’s and PhD research, running clinical psychology master’s courses/programs, and in leadership (Head of Psychology). My current position at UC is Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology and Discipline Lead of Psychology.
Alongside my academic positions I have been working in private practice since 2011 and have supervised provisional psychologists on internship through to general registration and on the clinical registrar program.

Ms Samantha Jugovac is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) Degree at the Australian National University.
Samantha is completing her PhD research on the effects of parenting interventions for children and adolescents with internalising and externalising behaviours.
Samantha has conducted clinical training with persons across the lifespan although has a particular interest in working with children and families.