Hi I’m Chris Richardson and over time I will be adding posts to this blog. In the meantime I thought I should at least provide a bit of information about my practice along with my current CV which is attached below.
In terms of qualifications I graduated from James Cook University in 1998 with a B.Psych [Hons] and then completed a research based Ph.D. through the School of Criminology and Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University in 2007.
I have spent many years working in the justice system as a psychologist. This has involved roles including being a member of the Queensland Parole Board and being an expert witness and report writer in the Federal Magistrates Court and on occasion for the Family Court of Australia. I have also. since 1999 written reports for use in sentencing in all levels of Court in the criminal jurisdiction and for a number of years wrote reports for victims of crime.
Currently I work in Townsville in private practice at 6 McKinley St. North Ward. In recent years my practice has expanded to working with local GPs who refer individuals under the Medicare funded Mental Health Care Plan program. I still work with a select group of lawyers by providing both Pre Sentence Reports and ongoing therapy for offenders prior to sentence.
I am also a co-founder of the Mens Toolbox, an organisation which provides support services for men who are experiencing relationship challenges and family separation.
For further information please see my CV which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.