Dr Linda Thomas is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist and Neuropsychologist with over 30 years of expertise as a treating psychologist neuropsychologist and medicolegal reporter. With training in a wide range of psychometric assessment tools and holding a PhD in Forensic Pathology, Dr Thomas is an extremely versatile expert in complex matters concerning both adult and paediatric psychology.
Dr Thomas is a trained assessor for WorkCover, Comcare, and the Motor Accidents Authority with extensive experience in conducting psychological and neuropsychological evaluations of both adults and children in complex legal cases, including those involving abuse, brain injury, and psychosis.
Areas of expertise
- Paediatric and adult cases
- PTSD
- Psychotic, Personality, Mood and adjustment disorders
- WC, NDIS, MVA, Negligence and Abuse
Current Roles
- Principal & Clinical Psychologist, Med-Psych, Newcastle
- Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Private & Listed Companies
Recent Roles
- Clinical Psychologist, John James Medical Centre, Canberra (1992 – 2013)
- Consultant in Psychological Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital (1990 – 1994)
- Senior Psychologist, Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne (1992 – 1993)
- Psychologist, North Shore Hospital & Area Health Service, Sydney (1987 – 1989)
Qualifications
- Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists
- Fellow of the APS College of Forensic Psychologists
- Diploma of Tertiary Studies: Physician’s Assistant – James Cook University, 2019
- Doctor of Philosophy: Mucosal Immunology, University of Canberra, 2004
- Master of Science (Honours), Neuropathy, University of Melbourne, 1997
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), Psychology, Macquarie University, 1987
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Physiology, Macquarie University, 1984
Memberships
- Member, APS Psychology of Eating, Weight and Body Image Interest Group
- Member, Hunter Postgraduate Medical Institute
- Member, Australasian Neuroscience Society
- Member, International Psychoneuroimmunology Society (PNIRS)
- Member, Australian & New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law