I am currently in the first year of my Clinical Psychology PhD in the Forensic and Clinical Cognition Lab, supervised primarily by Dr Victoria Bridgland. I joined the Lab this year after completing a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) at Flinders University in 2025.

My research examines how online environments shape adults’ engagement with autism self-diagnosis. With autism identification increasing, questions remain about whether this reflects a genuine rise in prevalence or shifting diagnostic awareness. As people increasingly rely on digital diagnostic language and social media, self-diagnosis can offer clarity and belonging but also introduces risks of over-pathologising normative experiences, including nocebo-like effects where negative expectations amplify perceived symptoms. Our research will examine who is engaging in self-diagnosis and why, exploring the characteristics, motivations, and contextual influences that shape this pathway in contrast to formal diagnosis.

Outside of research, I love going to Pilates, going out for coffee, and spending time in my vegetable garden.