Being well and doing well in the law

I am a registered organisational psychologist with a master’s degree in psychology, and a law degree. Early in my career, I clerked in the legal profession (in both civil and criminal jurisdictions), and I was previously a Judge’s Associate in the Supreme Court of South Australia. I consider both professional foundations essential to the work that I do, and I am published in both the legal and psychological peer-reviewed literature. I am especially passionate about lawyer wellbeing, and creating sustainable practices and systems that support legal professionals.

I currently practice as a psychologist in private practice, and also work organisationally as a coach, consultant and facilitator. I am an active member of the Australian and International psychological community, and a keen researcher.

Purpose

Study work, worker and workplace factors in the law

Value the breadth & depth of lawyers’ experiences in their world of work

Support legal professionals (the people), and the legal profession (the system)

Philosophy

Work well · Play often · Rest soft & slow

We have the permission to be human - Dr Kathryn Page

The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives - Esther Perel

Principles

Embracing a holistic sense of self
(mental, emotional, physical, social, environmental, spiritual)

Practising evidence-informed psychology

Waking up · Growing up · Showing up · Cleaning up

Projects

Workplace Conversations ·
In-house, group-based psychological support service for legal professionals, in collaboration with Dr Kate Jackowski (Forensic Psychologist) & Dr Kayleigh Young (Clinical Psychologist)

Partnerships

Minds Count Signatory · Newsletter & Forum support & contributions

Publications

Burnout · Institute for Well-Being in Law, US (2022)

Spiritual wellbeing · Law Institute Journal, Law Institute of Victoria, Aus (2022)

Rest & reflect · Law Institute Journal, Law Institute of Victoria, Aus (2021)

Self care practices · Law Institute Journal, Law Institute of Victoria, Aus (2020)

Podcasts

Nicholes Family Lawyers Podcast, with Sally Nicholes ·
“A message to young lawyers - you are not alone” (2022)

New Earth Lawyer, with Geraldine Johns-Putra ·
“Leveraging organisational psychology to create impact” (2022)

EQ meets IQ, with Jacqui Brauman ·
“Permission to be Human” (2021)

Medicolegal Expert Insight ·
“Wellbeing of medicolegal professionals” (2021)

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