Stacey Freebody
MClinPsych(PostReg), BPsySc(Hons)
- Unit Coordinator; Lecturer; Senior Psychologist; Research Supervisor
Teaching
Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) – CLN504 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology and Intervention, CLN602 Adult Psychopathology and Intervention
Master of Clinical Psychology (Post-Registration) – CLP603 Psychopathology and Intervention for Children and Youth
Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling – PSY303 Health Psychology
Clinical Expertise
Stacey has strong skills in assessment, differential diagnosis and the clinical support of neuro-developmental differences, particularly within the paediatric period. Her primary clinical interest area is the assessment of autism in early childhood, and this remains the focus of her client work, clinical supervision and postgraduate teaching.
About
Stacey Freebody is a clinical psychologist and academic with passions across developmental research, supervision and teaching. She is a Unit Coordinator of postgraduate clinical psychology programs and believes being a practicing clinician makes her a better academic, valuing meaningful integration of research and practice. Prior to working in academia she held extensive experience as a paediatric psychologist and clinical supervisor, being privileged to support a diverse range of clients and multidisciplinary supervisees. Stacey has also worked previously in developmental research at the University of Queensland and La Trobe University, and was a recipient of the APS Early Career Teaching Award in 2025.
In parallel to teaching, Stacey remains dedicated to enhancing student wellbeing and reducing clinician burnout. She has a research focus of the support, training and development of early career psychologists and the protective role compassion plays. Stacey is currently undertaking her PhD within this same area.