REFLECTIONS BY A FORMER PSYCHOLOGIST
Un-psyched serves as a space to share my lessons learnt as a former psychologist.
This blog has my personal reflections and evolved as a way for me to make sense of the ending of my work.
I was an AHPRA registered psychologist in Australia.
My experience includes working with employee assistance programs (EAP) and community organisations supporting children affected by suicide and domestic violence. I lectured counselling students at a university and supervised their placements. I also had a small private practice that I found incredibly fulfilling. It was a privilege to listen to people's stories, and I learned a great deal from many remarkable clients I encountered. I also raised risks and concerns to several parties and was involved in whistleblower reporting.
In May 2022 following a traumatic critical incident, I decided to close my practice.
There was an AHPRA investigation into the critical incident, and mediation at SAT. I have chosen to step away from the therapy profession in the near future. My writing reflects my genuine personal views and lived experience.
