DrJamie Byrne

Lecturer

Faculty of Health/School of Psychology/Deakin Lifespan Institute

  • Lecturer
    Faculty of Health/School of Psychology/Deakin Lifespan Institute
  • +61 3 924 46853 (Work)
  • Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125

BIO

Dr Jamie Byrne is a Clinical Psychologist and clinician-academic whose work bridges contemporary clinical practice, research and psychology education. Her research and professional expertise focus on translating evidence into real-world practice to improve mental health care, clinician capability and community wellbeing.

 

Her research spans sleep and health behaviours, Schema Therapy, and LGBTQIAP+ mental health. She has a particular interest in developing and evaluating evidence-based interventions, translating research into clinical training, and supporting health services to implement innovative models of care. Her work combines clinical, behavioural and psychological approaches to address complex mental health presentations and improve outcomes for diverse communities.

 

Alongside her research, Dr Byrne leads curriculum and clinician education in counselling skills and psychotherapy, with expertise in developing practice-ready psychology graduates. She works collaboratively with health services, professional organisations and community partners to translate contemporary evidence into clinician education, workforce development and community-facing resources.

 

Dr Byrne is available to provide expert commentary on sleep and mental health, Schema Therapy, psychological treatment, LGBTQIAP+ mental health, professional training in psychology, and the translation of research into clinical practice.

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT

  • Lecturer
    Deakin University, School of Psychology

DEGREES

  • Doctor of Philosophy
    Swinburne Univ. of Technology

FIELDS OF RESEARCH

  • Neurosciences
  • Biological psychology
  • Applied and developmental psychology

AREA/FACULTY

  • Faculty of Health

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE

  • School of Psychology

SPECIALIST RESEARCH GROUP

  • Deakin Lifespan Institute