I earned my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Deakin University, where my dissertation focused on the impact of autobiographical memory on self-harm. Trained in traditional cognitive therapies (such as CBT, ACT, and DBT), I quickly realised that there is much more to an individual than just their thoughts. This led me to continue my clinical training in Schema Therapy, where I became an accredited Schema therapist. While Schema Therapy proved effective for treating Borderline Personality Disorder, I began to recognise its limitations, particularly its aversive and triggering effects on clients with more complex trauma-related issues, including c-PTSD and dissociative disorders. This prompted me to expand my professional development further, pursuing specialised training in EMDR therapy, the Theory of Structural Dissociation of the Personality, the Progressive Approach to EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing. I also focused on integrating these approaches, learning how to adapt EMDR to effectively work with complex and dissociative trauma presentations.

I have gained extensive experience working across both public and community mental health sectors, as well as in a private psychiatric hospital. This diverse background has honed my skills in working with PTSD and complex trauma, including c-PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, and dissociative disorders. I find great fulfillment in helping individuals navigate these challenging conditions. Additionally, I have a strong passion for working with treatment-resistant presentations, such as persistent depressive disorders, chronic anxiety conditions, and complicated grief.

My ongoing spiritual journey continually deepens my understanding of the intricate connection between the body and mind, guided by the teachings of spiritual mentors such as Sadhguru, Deepak Chopra, Eckhart Tolle, Wim Hof, and Dr. David R. Hawkins, among others. These teachings have shaped how I view human beings — especially my clients — as unique, resilient, and determined individuals who have navigated stressful and traumatic life experiences. These experiences often impact how they relate to themselves, others, and the world around them, but I see them not as a collection of symptoms or psychiatric disorders, but as complex individuals with their own histories and struggles. I am especially passionate about helping others — both clients and consultees — recognise how traumatic life events and childhood experiences affect the nervous system and personality development, contributing to symptoms and biopsychosocial triggers.

Boganin, C. (2018). The Role of Autobiographical Memory in Nonsuicidal Self-Injury. (Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation)

Skouteris, H., McGillivray, J., Rinehart, N., & Boganin, C. (2018). Parental and parenting factors of obesity in children with a disability: update of the literature. Manuscript submitted for publication in Obesity Reviews.

McGillivray, J., Gurtman, C., Boganin, C., & Sheen, J. (2015). Self‐Practice and Self‐Reflection in Training of Psychological Interventions and Therapist Skills Development: A Qualitative Meta‐Synthesis Review. Australian Psychologist, 50(6), 434-444.

McGillivray, J., McVilly, K., Skouteris, H., & Boganin, C. (2013). Parental factors associated with obesity in children with a disability: A systematic review. Obesity Reviews [Impact Factor: 7.995]

Hooley, M., Skouteris, H., Boganin, C., & Satur, J. & Kilpatrick N. (2012). Parental influences on the development of dental caries in children aged 0-6 years: A systematic review of the literature. Journal of Dentistry. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2012.07.013 [Impact Factor: 3.109]

Hooley, M., Skouteris, H., Boganin, C., & Satur, J. & Kilpatrick N. (2012). Body mass index and dental caries in children and adolescents: A systematic review of the literature published 2004-2011. Systematic reviews, 40 (11), 873-885.

Conferences

Boganin, C., Sharman, S., & Mildred, H. (2017 November). Autobiographical Memory Specificity in Individuals Who Engage in Nonsuicidal Self-Injury. Paper presented at the Memory Studies Association, Copenhagen.

Gurtman, C.G., McGillivray, J.A., and Boganin, C. (2013). The Impact of Reflective and Self-Practice on Cognitive Therapy Competence in Clinical Psychology Trainees. 43rd Annual European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies Congress, Marrakech, Morroco