Originally from the New England region of New South Wales, Lisa has recently returned with her family and is working at the University of New England (UNE) as the Clinic Coordinator and a Senior Lecturer. Lisa also continues a small private practice and has continuing contracts for remote work. Lisa has combined her rural background and professional training in Clinical Psychology to specialise in rural and remote mental health, particularly focusing on the identification and treatment of unique expressions of male depression in rural and remote areas. Lisa uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) frequently in her clinical work and is passionate about the clinical application of ACT skills to meet the unique needs of rural populations as well as the general population.