Dr Sofia Fisher PhD (Psychology & Law) Based in Perth, Western Australia Private counselling    Management initiated counselling Mental health presentations Professional Experience My working background began in general nursing, which then led to drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a period of five years. For the next 16 years I worked with general offenders on probation and parole and then, later, with violent incarcerated offenders. For the next 13 years I was the Manager of Mental Health and Psychology Services for WA for the Defence Department, working with current serving members of the Army, Navy and Air Force. I specialised in working with individuals with severe psychological trauma. More recently I have been working with senior managers in large corporations to assist them with personal issues and have them return to high capacity output. Currently I have been working with members of the general community and Veterans and their families. Affiliations Registered Psychologist with the Australian Psychology Board (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - AHPRA). Past Vice President of the WA branch of Australian & New Zealand Association for Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL) holding a variety of positions on the W.A. executive committee over a number of years. Past Chairperson of the WA Branch of the Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ASTSS), also representing WA on the National Committee. Awards Rotary Golden Key National Honour Society Award Lions Australia State Emergency Service Department of Justice   Study Tour USA 1987 Academic Excellence 1998 Exemplary Service Award 2002 Meritorious Service Award 2003 Study Scholarship 2005 Publications International and national publications in peer reviewed journals in psychology, criminology and philosophy. As well as, presentations to a number of national and international conferences, including winning first prize for a poster at the International Congress for Psychology and Law in 2007. Program design With an extensive research background, to underpin best practice standards, I have designed and presented a wide variety of programs and courses. These programs include psycho-education in mental health, including domestic violence and suicide prevention, anger management and aggression control as well as skills training in pro-social behaviours. In addition, I have designed and presented a number of leadership programs for senior and upwardly mobile, managers and leaders in the public and private sectors.   ABN : 120 535 73522