Qualifications
PhD
University of Melbourne
Master of Professional Psychology
Macquarie University
Master of Research
Macquarie University
Biography
Christine is a Senior Lecturer in Psychological Science at ACAP University College. She is a registered psychologist and Board-approved supervisor with AHPRA. After obtaining her PhD in cognitive neuroscience from the University of Melbourne, she undertook postdoctoral training at the University of Southern California. Her work focuses on the cognitive and emotional processes that shape mental health and wellbeing, particularly in the context of mood and anxiety disorders. In academia, she has taught and supervised across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with a strong focus on bridging research and practice and supporting students to develop practical, evidence-based skills for psychological practice.
Teaching areas
Christine teaches across the undergraduate and honours programs. She also has taught across a variety of postgraduate courses and placement units.
- PSYC2172 Psychology of Stress Trauma and Resilience
- PSYC4232 Research Project 2
Research
Christine’s research focuses on the cognitive and emotional processes that shape mental health and wellbeing, spanning neuroscience and clinical psychology. She is particularly interested in interpersonal dynamics, patterns of thinking and feeling, and stress and trauma, as well as the neural and psychological mechanisms underlying mood and anxiety disorders. Her work aims to generate findings with clear real-world relevance, particularly in informing psychological practice and improving outcomes.
Research and supervision areas
- Emotion regulation and cognitive processes in mental health
- Mood and anxiety disorders and underlying mechanisms
- Stress, trauma, and psychological functioning
- Applied psychological research and evidence-based practice
Professional registrations
- Registered Psychologist Psychology Board of Australia, AHPRA.
- Board Approved Supervisor – Psychology Board of Australia, AHPRA.
Google scholar link
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=RiquzjAAAAAJ&hl=en
ORCID
0009-0007-7640-573