Kate Hetherington
Clinical Psychologist and Researcher · University-wide researcher directory · University of New South Wales
Quick answer: Kate Hetherington is Clinical Psychologist and Researcher at University of New South Wales. Kate Hetherington shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-17.
⭐ I am available to supervise PhD, Masters, ILP, Honours projects.
Research interests
Kate is a Clinical Psychologist and researcher in the Behavioural Sciences Unit (BSU) in the School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW. She lead's the BSU's Precision Medicine and Genomics team as well as being Academic Lead of the Luminesce Alliance Psychosocial Enabling Platform, a NSW Ministry of Health supported initiative aimed at ensuring the equitable, inclusive and psychologically safe delivery of paediatric precision medicine. Prior to joining the BSU, Kate completed both her Master of Psychology (Clinical) and PhD in the School of Psychology at UNSW. Her doctoral research investigated psychological mechanisms involved in the onset and maintenance of depressed mood, with a particular focus on repetitive thinking. Kate has experience in a variety of clinical and research settings.
psycho-oncology, mental health, personalised medicine, childhood cancer, bereavement
Frequently asked questions
Is Kate Hetherington hiring PhD students at University of New South Wales?
Yes. As of 2026-09-17, Kate Hetherington's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: I am available to supervise PhD, Masters, ILP, Honours projects..
What does Kate Hetherington research?
Kate is a Clinical Psychologist and researcher in the Behavioural Sciences Unit (BSU) in the School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW. She lead's the BSU's Precision Medicine and Genomics team as well as being Academic Lead of the Luminesce Alliance Psychosocial Enabling Platform, a NSW Ministry of Health
Data last updated: 2026-09-17 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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