Dr Zoe Herriman is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist, lecturer, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience working across clinical, organisational, and forensic psychology settings. She has extensive expertise supporting adults, adolescents, and children and is committed to providing evidence-based care that fosters long-term well-being, resilience, and meaningful change.

 

Zoe brings a calm, thoughtful, and collaborative presence to her work. She is passionate about integrating contemporary scientific research with therapeutic practice, helping clients understand the deeper, underlying factors contributing to their difficulties, not just the symptoms that arise. Her work is grounded in psychology, neuroscience, and developmental theory, allowing her to tailor treatment to each person’s unique history, strengths, and goals.  Zoe is also a Board-approved supervisor and has supervised psychologists at all stages of their careers. Zoe is also committed to professional development and regularly offers community education, workshops, and training to promote best practices in clinical psychology.

 

Areas of Interest

• Adult mental health

• Child and adolescent mental health

• Anxiety and mood disorders

• Emotion regulation difficulties

• Trauma and stressful life experiences

• Sleep difficulties

• Impacts of social media on psychological well-being

• Neuropsychology and cognitive development

 

Therapeutic Approach

Zoe utilises a range of evidence-based therapeutic models, tailored to the unique needs of each client. Her therapeutic modalities include:

• Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

• Mindfulness-based interventions

• Schema-informed approaches

• Motivational interviewing

 

Research & Academic Contributions

Alongside her clinical work, Zoe has held University lecturing positions in Psychology and Behavioural Health, and continues as a Clinical Lecturer at Adelaide University.  Zoe is a published researcher with highly cited research and peer-reviewed articles, including work recognised as one of the most downloaded APA publications in 2023. She has also contributed to large-scale clinical trials at SAHMRI.

Zoe’s research focuses on:

• Social media use and its effects on mental health

• Interventions designed to reduce negative online behaviour outcomes

• The psychological and neurodevelopmental impact of early nutrition

 

Zoe works collaboratively with clients, supporting them at a pace that feels safe while building understanding, skills, and confidence to create lasting change.