Background and Experience

Katie studied medicine in the UK and trained in paediatrics at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospitals in London. She later relocated to Melbourne where she undertook dual fellowships in paediatric oncology and clinical bioethics. She has paediatric qualifications from both the UK and Australia, including Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (UK) , and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. In addition she holds two Master’s degrees, in Bioethics and Clinical Family Therapy.

Katie has worked in numerous paediatric hospitals in London as well as the Royal Children’s Hospital and Monash Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. She continues to practice at Monash Children’s Hospital, where she specialises in long-term care of childhood cancer survivors.

During her Masters of Family Therapy, Katie spent two years training with the mental health unit of the RCH Children’s Cancer Centre. She has experience treating childhood anxiety, depression, procedural distress and chronic pain. In addition she has worked with many parents whose mental health is affected by their child’s physical illness.

Practice Philosophy

Katie utilises curiosity and empathy to create a warm, safe and welcoming environment. As a paediatrician Katie has a deep knowledge of children’s medical and developmental needs and as a therapist she appreciates the profound impact of good mental health and secure relationships on family wellbeing. As the mother of four school-aged children herself, Katie provides a compassionate approach to the concerns of parents and is dedicated to the practice of family-centred care. Understanding the interplay between body, mind and relationships, her approach combines medical knowledge and therapeutic skills to support the whole family.