About Dr Louise Shepherd

I am a clinical psychologist with 15 years experience working with all sorts of goals and issues. I love working with people, helping them to understand what makes them tick and find ways to work thro ...

Special interests

Anxiety and mood disorders as well as working with people who wish to address relationship issues.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts (honours) (BA Hons)- University of Sydney (1990-1993)
Masters of Clinical Psycholgy (Mpsychol) - University of Sydney (1996-1997)

Awards and Publications

Seeking vitality: a one day workshop on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Ramsay Health staff

2013 One day introductory workshop on ACT for NSCCAHS staff

2012 Advanced 2 day workshop for health staff in Bendigo Victoria

2012  ACT in the school setting - 4 hour workshop conducted on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

2011 ACT in Practice: 2 day workshop conducted on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy at Bendigo, Victoria for community mental health workers 

2010 ACT in the TAFE setting: 2 day workshop conducted on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 

2009 Shepherd, L. Brief group ACT for depression. Paper presented at ACBS ANZ 3rd Australia and New Zealand conference of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), 13-15 November 2009 

2009 AACBT: 2 day workshop conducted on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 

2009 Glaser, N & Shepherd, L. Brief ACT groups for anxiety. Forum at University of Sydney, May 2009 

2008 Glaser N, Blackledge J.T, Shepherd L, & Deane F.P. Brief Group ACT for Anxiety. Chapter in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy : Contemporary Theory Research and Practice Ed 

2008 Glaser, N & Shepherd, L. How to run brief ACT groups. Paper presented at ACT in Oceania Conference Christchurch New Zealand. August 2008 

2008 Glaser, N & Shepherd, L. ACT in practice. Workshop conducted at UNSW Counselling Service. 

2008 Shepherd, L. Goldstein, D. Olver, I & Parle, M. Enhancing Psychosocial Care For People With Cancer In Regional And Remote Communities:  What Can Remote Counselling Offer? Australian Health Care Review, 32(3) 423-438 

2007 Olver, I. Shepherd, L, Selva-Nayagam, S. Beyond the Bush Telegraph: Telehealth for Remote Cancer Control and Support. Cancer Forum. April, 2007 

2007 Shepherd, L., Goldstein, D., Xavier, K. Remote psycho-social professional mentoring: a feasibility project. Paper presented at 9th National Rural Health Conference, Albury, Australia 

2007 Shepherd, L. Goldstein, D., Whitford, H., Thewes, B., Brummell, V., & Hicks, M. Pilot study of a clinical psychology service via videoconferencing for rural cancer patients in Australia. Paper presented at 9th National Rural Health Conference, Albury, Australia 

2007 Xavier, K., Shepherd, L., & Goldstein, D., (2007) Clinical supervision and education via videoconference: a feasibility project. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare. 13(4); 206-209 

2006 Shepherd, L., Xavier, K., & Goldstein, D. Remote psycho-oncology professional mentoring: A feasibility project. Paper presented at Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA) Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, Australia. 

2006 Shepherd, L. Goldstein, D., Whitford, H., Thewes, B., Brummell, V., & Hicks, M. Pilot study of a clinical psychology service via videoconferencing for rural cancer patients in Australia. Poster presented at International Psycho-Oncology Society Conference Venice, Italy 

2006 Shepherd, L., Goldstein, D., Whitford, H., Thewes, B., Brummell, V., & Hicks, M. (2006) The utility of videoconferencing to provide innovative delivery of psychological treatment for rural cancer patients: results of a pilot study. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 32(5): 453-446 

2001 Hunt, C., Shepherd, L., & Andrews, G. (2001). Doctor knows best: Another lesson from a failed trial. MJA, 174: 144-146 

2000 Treatment Protocol Project. (2000). Management of Mental Disorders. (3rd Ed). WHO Collaborating Centre for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, 299 Forbes St, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010

1999 Treatment Protocol Project. (1999). Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Care: A Source Book WHO Collaborating Centre for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, 299 Forbes St, Darlinghurst, NSW

1999 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (2000). Clinical Practice Guideline for Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia.

1999 Corry, J., Shepherd, L., Andrews, A. & Oakley-Browne, M. (1999). RANZCP Clinical Practice Guidelines for Panic/Agoraphobia: Results of the Meta-analysis. Poster presented at Australian Society for Psychiatric Research (ASPR) 1999 Shepherd, L. (1999). Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression. Workshop presented at NSW Institute of Psychiatry

1999 Shepherd, L. (1999). Generalised Anxiety Disorder: Structured Problem Solving and Cognitive Techniques. Workshop presented at School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales 

1999 Shepherd, L. (1999). De-arousal Techniques. Workshop presented at the Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety Disorders, Darlinghurst.

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Registration numbers and professional memberships

Full member Australian Psychological Society (APS) & College of Clinical Psychology - no. 023466 Full Member Australian Clinical Psychology Association Fully registered with Australian Health Practioners Registration Board - PS0001179601 Current Member at Large of board of ACBS ANZ (ACT association for Australia & N.Z) Member of Association of Contextual Behavioural Science Past Member of Executive Committee of Australian Association for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Honorary Associate, School of Psychology, University of Sydney Honorary Associate, Division of Linguistics & Psychology, Macquarie University Casual Lecturer, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales (UNSW) (1999 – 2000) Casual Lecturer, Master of Psychological Medicine Program, UNSW (1999 – 2000) Casual Lecturer, New South Wales Institute of Psychiatry (1999 – 2000)

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