Introduction

Lyn is currently Executive Director, Family and Community, MercyCare, a large WA not for profit organisation. She is an AHPRA endorsed Clinical Psychologist and also holds post graduate qualifications in Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Education. She has held executive management positions in the not for profit sector, including 2 ½ years as State Manager WA and SA for headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Foundation and 5 years as Executive Manager Community and Family Services at UnitingCare West.

Lyn has worked as a senior consultant and in management positions in government including Department for Child Protection and Family Services. She is also currently working with a national not for profit organisation to research and pilot an equine animal assisted therapeutic intervention for children. She has worked in correctional environments in WA, New Zealand and the United States.

Lyn is a Senior Clinical Psychologist on our team and part of the Cygnet Leadership Group.
 

Experience

Executive Director, Family and Community Services, MercyCare March 2015 until current

State Manager WA/ SA, headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation January 2013 until March 2015

Senior Consultant Clinical Psychologist , Department for Child Protection, Secure Care Centre, 2011- 2012

Executive Manager, Community and Family Services, Uniting Care West, 2006 - 2011

Clinical Psychologist in private practice, The Psych Centre, 2010 - 2014


Education

BPsych
MPsych
GradCertForescSci
GradDipEd

Clinical Interests

Anxiety, Depression & Stress
Trauma & Abuse (PTSD)
Youth Mental Health
Drug & Alcohol Issues
Workers Compensation
Forensic/Offending Behavioural Issues
Defence Force/DVA Referrals & Their Families


Fees

Fees for private consultations can be found on cygnetclinic.com.au/fees

Referrals

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