Georgina Rose Cox

I am a psychologist and senior research fellow who has worked and trained in Nottingham, Auckland and Melbourne. My main interest and passion is supporting children, young people and their families.

I completed a PhD in Psychology in 2008 at the University of Nottingham, UK and in 2018, graduated with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Swinburne University. Over the past 10 years, I have gained experience in a variety of research and clinical roles in the area of child and adolescent mental health.
My positions at Auckland University, and Orygen The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health provided me with extensive expertise in conducting Systematic Reviews, as well as original research including the development and implementation of online therapy programs, publishing this research in internationally renounced peer-reviewed journals. I am currently a senior research fellow within the Department of Paediatrics Education and Research at Monash University, and a sessional lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology, where I have given lectures to postgraduate psychology students on the assessment and treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders in children and adolescents.

Clinically, I have undertaken placements in private and public services, in both inpatient, and community settings, which allowed me to gain experience with a wide range of clients, including those with complex issues. I have supported children with a variety of difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression and emotional dysregulation. I currently work as a psychologist in private practice, supporting children, adolescents and their families.

Since becoming a mother to three young children, my commitment and motivation to support families has continued to grow. I have seen first-hand the importance of both maternal and paternal mental health in helping a family to thrive rather than just survive. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and believe that involving communities around a family can have a profoundly positive impact for both children and parents. I also have a strong interest in developing and implementing group programs, grounded in ACT to support families of children with neurodevelopmental challenges, and this is part of my current research agenda.