About Dr Kate Gould
Dr Kate Gould is a both a clinician and a researcher in the field of brain injury, with both of these roles and skills complementing each other.
Clinical Practice
Dr Gould works part-time in private practice as a Clinical Neuropsychologist, with a focus on the assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation of cognitive, behavioural and psychological features of acquired brain injury. Dr Gould has been working clinically since 2009.
Dr Gould employs an evidence-based practice, and through her research and supervision stays up to date with the latest studies in the field of brain impairment. Dr Gould’s approach to rehabilitation is highly individualised and the techniques used depend on each person’s unique situation, needs and objectives. Importantly, she focuses on each person’s strengths, works collaboratively with family members and other treaters, and tries to maximise independence and positive outcomes. She is trained in a range of psychological approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Positive Behaviour Support.
Dr Gould is experienced in conducting neuropsychological assessments for decision making capacity and medico-legal contexts, having undertaken over 60 of these. Her reports are comprehensive, detailed, and include a functional and rehabilitation focus.
Dr Gould is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment. She is a board-approved supervisor.
Research
Dr Kate Rachel Gould, BBNSc (Hons), DPsych (Clinical Neuropsychology), is a Research Fellow at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University and Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre.
Dr Gould completed her DPsych (Clinical Neuropsychology) at Monash University in 2010, with her doctoral research consisting of a prospective longitudinal examination of post-traumatic brain injury (TBI) psychiatric disorders. Dr Gould’s current research includes understanding and treating psychiatric, behavioural and cognitive changes post-injury. Her research is published in peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Dr Gould lectures in undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Monash University, and regularly presents at national and international conferences. She is an invited speaker at community and government organisations, and podcast guest.
Highlights of Dr Gould’s research career include being the inaugural recipient of the Centre for Excellence in Traumatic Brain Injury Research Fellowship in 2012-2013. Dr Gould has received awards from the Summer Foundation and the Australasian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment for clinical innovation. She received the Vice Chancellor’s award for her innovative suicide training program at Monash University.
In 2021, Dr Gould launched a new community and neuropsychology training clinic at the Turner Institute, called the Positive Behaviour Service.