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About Carmel |
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Carmel O’Brien is an Australian counselling psychologist whose special interest is the recovery of women and children from family violence. She has worked in child protection and women’s correctional services, in relationship and general counselling services, in the community sector and in private practice.
Carmel worked for many years as Director of Clinical Services for a large community agency, managing counselling and family violence support programs, and developing a suite of services for women and children who have experienced abuse. She initiated some unique models of service provision including utilizing trained mentors to aid recovery, commencing a domestic violence prevention program for girls in schools, and starting a successful choir for survivors. In this role she also launched two iPhone Apps to deliver information about domestic violence issues and healthy relationships. |
Carmel was instrumental in developing the Australian Psychological Society guidelines for working with intimate partner violence. Her book “Blame Changer: Understanding Domestic Violence” was released in October 2016. She also has a particular interest in survivors’ experiences in the justice system.
Carmel received the Australian Psychological Society Elaine Dignan Award for her contribution to women through her profession and is also a Fellow of both the Australian Psychological Society and the Cairnmillar Institute. In January 2017, Carmel was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her contribution to mental health and social welfare organisations.
Carmel received the Australian Psychological Society Elaine Dignan Award for her contribution to women through her profession and is also a Fellow of both the Australian Psychological Society and the Cairnmillar Institute. In January 2017, Carmel was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her contribution to mental health and social welfare organisations.
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Blame ChangerPreview and buy Carmel's book, Blame Changer, a definitive guide to domestic violence in Australia.
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