After registering as a psychologist in 2005, Louisa has worked primarily in the adult system, with the Department for Correctional Services at Yatala, Mobilong & Adelaide Women's Prison, and within Forensic Mental Health Services here in SA. Louisa spent several years as a researcher with the Forensic Psychology Research Group at UniSA, where she was involved in several local, national and international consultancy projects. Louisa also spent a year in Vancouver, Canada, working with predominantly homeless clients with concurrent mental health & substance use disorders. Louisa returned to South Australia in 2011, and after spending a few months in private practice, is now enjoying her role as Principal Psychologist with DCSI: Youth Justice.