Larissa
Mckay
Senior
Lecturer

Summary

Larissa holds endorsement in dual areas of specialisation as a Clinical Psychologist and an Educational & Developmental Psychologist. She has also completed further training in parent- infant mental health and holds a Graduate Diploma in Perinatal Mental Health.  

Larissa has over 15 years experience as a psychologist and is a board-approved supervisor with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). With significant experience working in a variety of settings including early childhood intervention, not-for-profit, education sector, perinatal mental health and private practice. 

Larissa has strong beliefs in evidence-based practices including cognitive behavioural therapy, schema therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed therapy, positive behaviour support, parent-child attachment and relationship interventions. Larissa has a special interest in supporting clients in the perinatal period, neurodiverse clients and in tailoring evidence-based practice to family and individual-specific needs. 

Research and Publications

• Quayle, B., Sciulli, N., & Wilson-Evered, E. (2020). Accountable to who, to whom, for what and how? Unpacking Accountability in Local Government Response to Climate Change. Australasian Accounting, Business and Finance Journal, 14(3), 56-74.