Dr Catherine Houlihan
Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology
School of Health
Email: choulihan@usc.edu.au
Telephone: +61 7 5430 1141
Location: Sunshine Coast, SD-T-2.07
Dr Catherine Houlihan is a senior lecturer in clinical psychology and Director of the UniSC Psychology Clinic. She coordinates and teaches courses on the Master of Psychology (Clinical and Professional) programs and provides clinical and research supervision to master’s and PhD students.
Catherine completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford, where she received high-quality training in CBT and other psychological approaches. She has since worked in senior positions in various mental health services and as a trainer and supervisor for evidence-based psychological therapies. Catherine has expertise in leading new and developing treatment programs, including as a founding Clinical Director for Australia’s first residential eating disorder service, “Wandi Nerida”, in QLD.
Research
Research Summary
Catherine’s research encompasses broad-ranging interests in the field of psychological theory and treatment, therapy processes such as formulation, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). She is also interested in eating disorders and body image.
Teaching and supervision
Professional
Awards and memberships
Professional membership
- Registered Psychologist with Clinical Endorsement – Psychology Board of Australia
- Board-Approved Supervisor (incl. registrar program principal supervisor) – Psychology Board of Australia
- Member Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED)
- ANZAED credentialed clinician
Media
Catherine’s research focuses on novel ways to enhance eating disorder treatment experience and outcome. She is also interested in multidisciplinary team working and using therapeutic models in mental health service design.