I am a Professor in Psychology at Flinders University and a member of the Flinders Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing. I use experimental paradigms and theory from clinical psychology and cognitive science to understand what happens when people remember negative experiences from the past, think about negative experiences in the future, or are exposed to potentially traumatic events or content. Specifically, in my work I address questions such as: Are traumatic memories indelible? If not, how and why do people’s memories of traumatic experiences evolve? How do people recognise when they are experiencing involuntary memories relating to traumatic experiences? Is memory for trauma shaped more by specific emotions we feel, or by the presence of other people? Do warnings about upcoming experiences change how people respond to, and remember, those experiences? I lead an active, programmatic research group—including PhD students, Masters students, Honours students, undergraduate research placement students and Research Assistants—based on the scientific culture of apprenticeship. My students have won multiple awards, have served the academic community in leadership roles, and have developed successful careers in government departments, universities, and clinical practice.