Kate McMaugh Psychology

08/10/2024

When I wrote up my thesis I was really hoping to get something published. To my surprise two articles were accepted. It is extra-exciting that for the first article, the Editor of the Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, Professor Ford, asked for two commentaries and we were invited to respond. The article, with the commentaries and our response are finally published together in one place, The Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, Volume 25 (5)! Many thanks to my co-authors, the reviewers, Professor Ford, and the commentators. I can't believe that one of the commentaries was authored by Christine Courtois, author of Healing the In**st Wound, whose work I have long admired!
Fifty free eprints should be available at this link in case you feel like reading:

Prolonged in**st, where children are sexually abused by familial perpetrators into adulthood, has been documented in clinical and criminological scholarship, however it is often overlooked in resea...

07/08/2024

I have recently published two papers exploring the treatment of people who have experienced in**stuous abuse continuing into adulthood. The first of these is available in Journal of Trauma and Dissociation:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15299732.2024.2341221
and the second has been published in the Journal of Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice and Policy:
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2024-97701-001

I hope that they are helpful and validating for both therapists and survivors.

07/08/2024

I look forward to joining Naomi Halpern, Delphi Centre as she hosts a panel discussion entitled Blowing the Whistle on Freud's Seduction Theory. I join Jeff Masson, Warwick Middleton and Martin Dorahy to discuss the upcoming book "Contemporary Perspectives on Freud's Seduction Theory and Psychotherapy
Revisiting Masson’s ‘The Assault on Truth’". I have been very fortunate to co-author a chapter with Martin in this book, in which we explore the impact of this theory and its history on trauma therapy today.
The live online panel discussion is full but anyone can subscribe for a recording with this link:

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25/03/2024

I feel very honoured to be presented with ISSTD President's Award for 2024. It is humbling to be in the company of Michael Coy and Jennifer Freyd who have done much more than myself for the trauma and dissociation field. I wish I could have been at the annual conference to hear the speakers and see the rest of the Awards Ceremony. Maybe next year ...

27/01/2024

I have been spending a rainy afternoon updating my website. I was embarrassed to see how out of date it was - a new year brings a new article, updated page information, and updated services! I am now focussed on expanding assessment services and providing supervision and case consultation to other therapists. Check it out at

I am a registered psychologist working with individuals, couples and families. I work with children, adolescents and adults, supporting them to learn more about themselves, heal from the past and resolve current problems and challenges.

07/07/2023

Looking forward to joining Shannon at 10am Sunday for the re-launch of this important charity. Watch the video and if you are local join us for a walk and a chat.

25/01/2023

Join ISSTD for and don't miss out on a plenary workshop from Bethany Brand! Early Bird Registration ends February 15! http://ow.ly/hA5b50Mzg3x

06/10/2022

I am really excited about the upcoming ISSTD conference in Melbourne in November. This conference promises to be very exciting and to expand our concepts of trauma and dissociation, as it also focuses on racialised, systemic and gendered violence, as well as the role of advocacy and whistle-blowing as part of the healing journey. In addition to great plenary speakers there are a range of workshops focusing on treatment approaches. The early bird rate ends on 10 October. There are also great discounts for first nations practitioners and organisations, for students and also for groups.

Have a look at the article below for some more information:

September 19, 2022International SpotlightA Conference for our Times: Don’t miss the Early Bird Deadline for ISSTD’s Melbourne Regional ConferenceKate McMaugh, Editor, ISSTD NewsWe are living in extraordinary times. A global pandemic has affected every corner of the globe, and the Australia-New Z...

28/09/2022

Being traumatized can cause what are known as dissociative symptoms—such as experiencing amnesia, an out-of-body experience, feeling emotionally numb—which may help people cope. Experiencing these symptoms intensely or for a long time, however, can negatively impact an individual's ability to fu...

28/09/2022

It is not often that I would post a link to a fundraiser on this page, but on this occasion it may be of interest! Alysha, whistleblower who exposed child abuse at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre in Tasmania is literally having to raise funds for her legal costs. The link is here:

By Tiffany Skeggs for Alysha (Surname withheld) Taking on a Sta… Tiffany Skeggs needs your support for Whistleblower ‘Shining A Light’ on Child S*x Abuse

30/08/2022

I am really excited that ISSTD's next Australia-New Zealand conference is going to be held in Melbourne - November 11-13. There are some great speakers lined up including Colin Ross, Naomi Halpern, Michael Salter, Martin Dorahy, Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts and many more. Also great news to hear that Grace Tame will be guest of honour at the conference dinner. Promises to be interesting and fun. There is an early bird special so check out the conference website:

New Frontiers: Healing from Interpersonal, Systemic and Global Trauma 11-13 November 2022 | Grand Hyatt Melbourne We warmly welcome you to join us at the 2022 Melbourne Regional Conference at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne. Globally, we face unprecedented crises and opportunities for social change. Long....

16/08/2022

I have recently co-authored an article with Katherine Reuben on the role of technology in the trafficking of persons. Hope it is of interest to some.

July 26, 2022Trauma & Dissociation in the NewsTechnology and the Trafficking of People: Both a ‘Hunting Ground’ and an Opportunity for Justice and HealingKate McMaugh and Katherine ReubenThe United Nations has declared 30 July World Day Against Trafficking of Persons. This is an annual event tha...