Who are White & Associates Principal Consultants?

Dr Jack White

Dr Jack White is an Australian psychologist who has been in practice since 1986 and has specialised in Forensic Psychology since 1990. He has a Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) in Psychology from the University of Adelaide (awarded 1985) and is a Fellow of Australian Psychological Society (awarded 1997). He a former National Chair of the Australian Psychological Society College of Forensic Psychologists (1996-2000). He is also a full member of the College of Clinical psychologist and the College of sport Psychologists. He combines his clinical work with teaching "Forensic Psychology" in the Masters programme at the University of South Australia. In recent years he has focussed his teaching on improving standards of report writing within the profession and has recently published a text (with colleagues Andrew Day and Louisa Hackett) on "Writing Reports for Court: A Practical Guide For Psychologists Working In Forensic Contexts" that was published by Australian Academic Press. Academically he has published extensively in areas that include: 'Psychometric Assessment' (PAI and NEO PI-R), 'Effects of petrol sniffing on the cognitive abilities of tribal aboriginals', 'Fitness & Intellectual functioning of Defendants', 'Personality as a predictor of rehabilitation & offending' 'Measurement of Impairment in Civil Cases" and 'Mental impairment'.

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Dr Andrew Day

Dr Andrew Day is a clinical and forensic psychologist who has worked in correctional and Forensic Mental Health Services in the United Kingdom and Australia. He is interested in all aspects of offender rehabilitation and has written extensively on that topic. He has a Masters degree in Applied Criminological Psychology from University of London (1991) and a clinical doctorate degree from the University of Birmingham that was awarded in 1994. He was an Associate Professor at the University of South Australia where he co-ordinated two Forensic Masters courses programs that included: Psychological Principles of Offender Rehabilitation and Ethics, Research and Professional Practice. He was the Scientific Co-ordinator for the 3rd international Conference of Psychology and Law held in Adelaide in July 2007. He is an Interim Director of the Centre for Offender Reintegration at Deakin University and is also involved with the development of a Masters program in Forensic Psychology at Deakin. He is a member of the Australian & New Zealand Association for Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, the Australian Psychological Society, the College of Forensic Psychologists and the College Clinical Psychologists.

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Dr Tom Dalby

Dr Thomas Dalby is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Forensic Psychologist who is based in Calgary, Alberta , Canada. He has a Masters degree in Psychology from University of Guelph (1976) and a Doctorate from the University of Calgary (1979). He is an adjunct Professor of Psychology at the University of Calgary. He has worked in private practice since 1978 and has written extensively, and his publications include over a 100 books, chapters and articles including "Applications of Psychology in the Law Practice" American Bar Association, Chicago 1997 and "Mental Disease in History: A selection of translated readings", Peter Lang Publishers, New York, 1997. He is a member of the Australian & New Zealand Association for Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, the Australian Psychological Society, the College of Forensic Psychologists and the College Clinical Psychologists.

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Lisa Darmenia

Lisa Darmenia has a Masters Degree in Forensic Psychology awarded at the University of South Australia and is a registered psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Lisa has experience as a psychologists at the Magistrates Court Diversion Program. Lisa has a good understanding of the court processes, procedures and a good understanding of relevant South Australian legislation. Lisa has significant experience in writing reports for the courts including pre-sentencing reports, S269 issues and reports for the Court Diversion Program. Lisa has an ongoing commitment to the provision of psychological services to forensic client groups, which are likely to achieve the best possible rehabilitative outcome for the client, while satisfying the requirements for social justice. In particular, the early identification and appropriate interventions for individual at risk of ongoing offending (such as youth/children entering the court system, and individuals with mental illness) is an area of particular interest. Additional areas of interest also include Fitness to Plead and study within the Fitness area.

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Dr Sandra Pisaniello

Dr Sandra Pisaniello is a registered psychologist with qualifications in law. She has a doctorate degree in Psychology from the University of Adelaide and has considerable clinical experience. Previous to her work at White and Associates Psychologists Dr Pisaniello was a counselling supervisor for Lifeline and the Domestic Violence Helpline and worked in rehabilitation. She has worked with people at all stages of development, and has experience with many clinical treatment presentations. Dr Pisaniello has also worked in organisational development, and as a lecturer and researcher specialising in occupational health psychology. She has performed these roles in a variety of sectors, including health and human services, education and training, and the Australian Defence Force. Dr Pisaniello is proficient in writing forensic reports for civil and criminal matters. She is a member and state Committee Secretary of the Australian & New Zealand Association for Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL), and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society.

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Judy White

Judy White is White & Associates Practice Manager. She has held this position since October 2007. For any enquires, please contact judy on (08) 8212 1703.