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Biography
Dr Kate Rachel Gould, BBNSc (Hons), DPsych (Clinical Neuropsychology) is a Senior Research Fellow who leads a theme of clinically applied research on understanding and improving cognitive, psychiatric and behavioural changes following acquired brain injury (ABI) with the Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre. Dr Gould is a scientist-practitioner, with her research synergistically enhanced by her clinical skills as a practising Clinical Neuropsychologist in community brain injury rehabilitation. She leads experimental, qualitative, scoping, intervention-based and translation studies that have a strong consumer co-design focus. Dr Gould is a 2024 Vice Chancellor's Research Talent Accelerator Fellow.
Dr Gould currently leads a landmark study mapping the longitudinal course of psychiatric disorders following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This body of work is foundational in the design of interventions to treat post-TBI psychiatric disorders and has been cited in international clinical recommendations, and three practice handbooks.
A complimentary stream of research works to understand and improve behavioural changes following ABI. Dr Gould was the clinical lead on the world’s first randomised trial of Positive Behaviour support for adults with ABI, funded by the Transport Accident Commission. She now leads the translation of findings from this project, and in 2021 established the Positive Behaviour Service at the Turner Clinics, Monash University, where she provides clinical training in Positive Behaviour Support to allied health clinicians, provisional psychologists and speech therapy trainees. Dr Gould is working with people with living experience of ABI and challenging behaviour to co-design clinical intervention resources and a podcast.
Dr Gould has pioneered the recognition of the vulnerability of people with ABI to cybercrime, now leading the CYBERABILITY project, together with people with living expertise, the co-design of community education resources, validation of novel measures, and tailored psychological interventions (project link below). The CyberAbility Clinic commenced in 2024 at the Turner Clinics and is evaluating a group program for cyberscam victims with and without ABI.
Dr Gould has published over 38 peer-reviewed articles and two book chapters in brain injury and psychological disorders (cited over 1490 times, Source: Google Scholar; h-index=18). Dr Gould’s research has attracted >$2m in funding. Her innovative and impactful work has been recognised by the Turner Institute Seed Funding (2024) and Strategic Grant (2021), Turner Institute Consumer and Community Involvement Award (2021), Vice Chancellor’s Award for her innovative suicide risk management procedures (2020), Allen Martin Research Scholarship from the Summer Foundation (2018), the ASSBI Clinical Innovation Award (2018) and the NTRI Centre of Excellence in TBI Research Rehabilitation Fellowship (2012-13).
Dr Gould is an active clinical and research mentor who has supervised to completion 3 doctoral students, 5 honours students, 7 clinical placement trainees and 1 clinical registrar. She is currently supervising 3 doctoral students. She has presented at over 30 national and international conferences, regularly consults to the community and industry sectors, and is subject matter expert for traditional media and podcasts.
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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External positions
Honorary Lecturer, College of Saint Rose
2021 → …
Clinical Neuropsychologist, Could, Kate (trading as Thinkfully)
2017 → …
Research area keywords
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Neuropsychology
- Cognition
- Rehabilitation
- Qualitative Research
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Challenging Behaviour
- Behaviours of Concern
- Randomised controlled trials
- Cybercrime
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ADDRESSING SUICIDALITY AND SELF-HARM AFTER ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY
Carmichael, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Gould, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Ponsford, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Rising to the challenge with our clients: PBS+PLUS training for the Epworth community-based brain injury rehabilitation setting
Johnston, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Gould, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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CYBERABILITY: Co-Designing a Cyberscam Recovery Intervention for Clients with Brain Injury
Gould, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Chew, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Ponsford, J. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/10/22 → 30/04/24
Project: Research
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Capacity building ABI services to improve outcomes for adults with challenging behaviours: A Feasibility Evaluation
Gould, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Ponsford, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Williams, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Feeney, T. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Capo, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Renison, B. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Trezise, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Holgate, N. (Associate Investigator (AI))
Lifetime Support Authority (South Australia), Monash University – Internal School Contribution, Brain Injury Rehabilitation Services (BIRS) (South Australia)
1/07/22 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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An innovative consumer co-designed project to translate Positive Behaviour Support into clinical practice: Placements, Podcasts and Presentations
Gould, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Ponsford, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
2/03/21 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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A Transdiagnostic, Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology Following Traumatic Brain Injury (HiTOP-TBI)
Carmichael, J., Ponsford, J., Gould, K. R., Tiego, J., Forbes, M. K., Kotov, R., Fornito, A. & Spitz, G., Apr 2025, In: Journal of Neurotrauma. 42, 7-8, p. 714–730 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Suicidality and Self-Harm Among Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury: Risk and Protective Factors and Coping Mechanisms
Hicks, A., Corso, K., Carmichael, J., Gould, K., Johnston, L., Spitz, G. & Ponsford, J. L., 7 Apr 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The Perfect Storm of Cyberscam Risk: Examining Personal, Injury, and Psychosocial Risk Factors for People With and Without Acquired Brain Injury
Carminati, J.-Y., Wiley, J. F., Ponsford, J. & Gould, K. R., Apr 2025, In: Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking. 28, 4, p. 275–283 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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“Falling into a Black Hole”: A Qualitative Exploration of the Lived Experiences of Cyberscam Victim-Survivors and Their Social Support Networks
Cazanis, A., Carminati, J.-Y., Chew, K., Cross, C., Ponsford, J. & Gould, K. R., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Victims and Offenders. 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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“This is a lifesaver”: co-designing a novel cyberscam psychosocial recovery intervention framework for people with acquired brain injury
Chew, K. A., Ponsford, J. L. & Gould, K. R. (Leading Author), 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Disability and Rehabilitation. p. 1-9 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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2018 ASSBI Early Career Clinical Innovation Award
Gould, K. (Recipient) & Brokenshire, C. (Recipient), 5 May 2018
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2019 First Place: Snapshot Talk Showcase, Collaborative Teams
Gould, K. (Recipient), 28 Oct 2019
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2020 Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Award
Gould, K. (Recipient) & Hicks, A. (Recipient), 10 Dec 2020
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2021 Turner Institute Consumer and Community Involvement Awards
Gould, K. (Recipient), 1 Oct 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2021 Turner Institute Early Career Researcher Conference Grant
Gould, K. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Honours Supervision: Dinithi Fernando
Gould, K. (Supervisor), Ponsford, J. (Supervisor) & Carmichael, J. (Supervisor)
2022Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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Relentless Optimism for People with Brain Injury: Kate Gould in Conversation
Gould, K. (Contributor)
16 Aug 2022Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Pacific Rim Conference 2021
Gould, K. (Member of programme committee)
2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Fresh voices in brain impairment - bringing together people with lived experience and researchers [Community Forum]
Gould, K. (Organiser) & Lawson, D. (Organiser)
29 Jun 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Seeing the full picture after brain injury [Online Panel Event]
Gould, K. (Invited speaker)
18 Nov 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
Press/Media
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Dr Gould interviewed on ABC Radio National, Life Matters: What's the best way to protect mum and dad from cyber scams?
4/06/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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Dr Gould interviewed about scams on ABC Radio Sydney
16/05/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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WIN TV News: Modern dating is impacting mental health as people face being ghosted or scammed
1/05/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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WIN TV News: The psychological impact of scams
6/01/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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The Conversation: People with brain injuries have a high risk of romance scams. ‘Scambassadors’ can help shed stigma
27/11/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature