Clinical Psychologist, Speaker, Published Author and Clinical supervisor working primarily in pursuit of burnout prevention. Valerie is the Clinical Director and Founder of The Centre For Effective Living, a group Psychology practice dedicated to clinical excellence in mental health. Valerie has worked with agencies to create and implement wellness programmes that target systemic burnout from trainees to professional carers. She is a sought after speaker by health professionals, clergy, cross-cultural workers, chaplaincy and educators to present industry specific and up to date research and strategies in burnout prevention.

In her roles as Founder and Director of The Centre For Effective Living she leads a team of Psychologists in evidence based treatment of mental health issues.