My Background

From a young age, I have been intrigued by the complexities of the human condition and the factors that shape us across the lifespan. Following a brief career in economics, it was this passion that led me to re-train in the field of psychology. I now have more than a decade of experience working in the mental health field, including 6 years of clinical practice as a psychologist.

My philosophy is rooted in creating a safe and supportive environment, where clients can explore their concerns, develop coping strategies, and work towards positive change. As part of my clinical training at The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney; ranked 1st in Australia and 19th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025), I acquired a detailed knowledge of the cognitive and behavioural frameworks through which clinical disorders can be understood. By integrating these frameworks with the unique experiences of each individual, the formulations that I develop in collaboration with clients serve to guide the effective use of evidence-based interventions.

To ensure that my clients receive the highest quality of care, I am committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in clinical psychology. While undertaking my training in clinical psychology, I also completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in cognitive neuroscience. For this, I was awarded best thesis in my cohort. I have published a range of articles in top peer-reviewed journals within the fields of neuroscience, psychology and psychiatry. I also regularly act as an invited reviewer for peer-reviewed journals across these fields, serving to critique and refine publications reporting empirical research findings.

I have enjoyed sharing my passion and expertise through the delivery of training as well, including undergraduate teaching, training workshops and as an invited speaker at professional events.

Currently enrolled:

PGDip in CBT

Qualifications:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Online)
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)(Hons I)

University of Oxford

UNSW Sydney*

Monash University

The Australian National University

* Ranked 1st in Australia and 19th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025

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Research

Chung, L. K., Whitford, T. J., Griffiths, O., Jack, B. N., Le Pelley, M. E., Spencer, K. M., Barreiros, A. R., Harrison, A. W., Han, N. T., Libesman, S., Pearson, D., Elijah, R. B., Godwin, M., Haroutonian, C., Chan, S. S., Chong, G. H., Kar-wai Lau, G., Wong, Y., Wong, J W., Ford, J. M., Mathalon, D. H., So, S. H., & Harris, A. W. (2025). Neurophysiological evidence of motor preparation dysfunction during inner speech and its association with auditory verbal hallucinations in schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Schizophrenia Bulletin, sbaf219. https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbaf219

Whitford, T. J., Chung, L. K., Griffiths, O., Jack, B. N., Le Pelley, M. E., Spencer, K. M., Barreiros, A. R., Harrison, A. W., Han, N. T., Libesman, S., Pearson, D., Elijah, R. B., Godwin, M., Haroutonian, C., Nickerson, A., Sau-man Chan, S., Chong, G. H., Kar-wai Lau, G., Wong, Y., Wong, J W., Ford, J. M., Mathalon, D. H., Harris, A. W., & So, S. H. (2025). Corollary discharge dysfunction to inner speech and its relationship to auditory verbal hallucinations in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Schizophrenia Bulletin, sbaf167. https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbaf167

Harrison, A. W., Christensen, B. K., & Whitford, T. (2025). Misprediction Sensitivity is Diminished for Action-effects Resulting from Stimulus-driven Movement. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 37(9), 1431-1448. https://doi.org/10.1162/jocn_a_02321

Bryant, R. A., Dawson, K. S., Yadav, S., Tran, J., Choi-Christou, J., Rawson, N., Tockar, J., Stech, E., Garber, B., Broomfield, C., Harrison, A. W., Keyan, D., & Azevedo, S. (2025). Augmenting trauma‐focused cognitive behavior therapy for post‐traumatic stress disorder with memory specificity training: a randomized controlled trial. World Psychiatry, 24, 113-119. https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.21280

Deady, M., Collins, D. A., Azevedo, S., Stech, E., Harrison, A. W., Broomfield, C., Yadav, S., Gayed, A., Harvey, S. B., & Bryant, R. (2024). Integration of a smartphone app with posttraumatic stress disorder treatment for frontline workers: a pilot study. Australian Journal of Psychology, 76(1), 2399112. https://doi.org/10.1080/00049530.2024.2399112

Harrison, A. W., Hughes, G., Rudman, G., Christensen, B. K., & Whitford, T. J. (2023). Exploring the internal forward model: Action-effect prediction and attention in sensorimotor processing. Cerebral Cortex, bhad189. https://doi.org/10.1093/cercor/bhad189

Harrison, A. W. (2022). Attention, prediction and sensory attenuation: A neurophysiological investigation of the internal forward model [Doctoral dissertation, UNSW Sydney]. UNSWorks. https://doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/24557

Harrison, A. W., Mannion, D. J., Jack, B. N., Griffiths, O., Hughes, G., & Whitford, T. J. (2021). Sensory attenuation is modulated by the contrasting effects of predictability and control. NeuroImage, 118103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2021.118103

Harrison, A. W., Shou, Y., & Christensen, B. K. (2021). A cognitive model of delusion propensity through dysregulated correlation detection. Schizophrenia Research, 237, 93-100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.schres.2021.08.025

Monds, L. A., Cullen, H. J., Kloft, L., Sumampouw, N., van Golde, C., Harrison, A. W., & Otgaar, H. (2021). Police perceptions of eyewitness impairment due to alcohol and other drug use: a cross-cultural comparison. Police Practice and Research, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/15614263.2021.1979397

Monds, L. A., Cullen, H. J., Kloft, L., van Golde, C., Harrison, A. W., & Flowe, H. (2021). Memory and credibility perceptions of alcohol and other drug intoxicated witnesses and victims of crime. Psychology, Crime & Law, 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/1068316X.2021.1962871

Foster, J., Harrison, A. W., Brown, K., Manton, E., Wilkinson, C. & Ferguson, A. (2017). Anytime, anyplace, anywhere? Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education. https://fare.org.au/wp-content/uploads/AVAILABILITY-REPORT-30-May-2017-FINAL.pdf

Georgeson, C., & Harrison, A. W. (2015). Regional impacts of the accelerated decline of the manufacturing sector in Australia. Department of Industry and Science. https://www.industry.gov.au/data-and-publications/staff-research-papers/regional-impacts-of-the-accelerated-decline-of-the-manufacturing-sector-in-australia

Swanepoel, J. A., & Harrison, A. W. (2015). The business size distribution in Australia. Department of Industry and Science. https://www.industry.gov.au/data-and-publications/staff-research-papers/the-business-size-distribution-in-australia