About
EXPERTISE
Therapy expertise includes:
- Cognitive Behavioural Treatment (CBT) for all Anxiety Disorders, Depression and related conditions
- Social Anxiety and Avoidant personality Issues in relating to others and navigating interpersonal aspects of work and relationships
- Schema Therapy approach to relationship issues and patterns in relationships
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) therapy in approach to childhood/relational trauma and other traumatic experiences
Clinical background includes:
- Clinical Psychologist at CRUfAD (Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety Disorders, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney) CBT programs for Anxiety Disorders and related conditions including Avoidant Personality Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobias, Body Dysmorphic Disorder and OCD, and Depression
- Clinical Psychologist at Prince Henry Hospital, Sydney, Spinal Injuries Rehabilitation Unit and Neurological Rehabilitation
- Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice since 2003
Teaching and Supervision (AHPRA approved Clinical Supervisor)
- Presentations at professional psychology conferences and seminars
- Training Medical students at UNSW in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders
- Teaching on the Masters of Psychological Medicine course
- Training Psychiatry Registrars in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders using CBT
- Supervision of Masters of Clinical Psychology interns, Clinical Psychology Registrars and Psychologists
Publications
Rosser,S. Erskine, A. & Crino, R. (2004). Pre-existing antidepressants and the outcome of group cognitive behaviour therapy for social phobia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 38, 233-239.
Rosser, S., Issakidis, C., & Peters, L.(2003). Perfectionism and social phobia: Relationship between the constructs and impact on cognitive behaviour therapy, Cognitive Therapy and Research, 27, 143-151.
Lampe, L. & Rosser, S.(1999). Contemporary Issues in Psychiatry: Social Phobia (Vdeo). Excerpta Medica Communications.
Conference Presentations
Rosser, S. & Crino, R.(2002). Body dysmorphic concerns in social phobia. National Conference of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy, Brisbane.
Rosser, S., Erskine, A. & Crino, R.(2001). Pre-existing anti-depressant medication and the outcome of group CBT for social phobia. National Conference of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy, Sydney.
Rosser,S., Erskine, A. & Crino, R.(2001). Anti-depressant medication and the outcome of cognitive behaviour therapy for social phobia. Anxiety Disorders
Foundation of Australia Conference on Anxiety Disorders, Sydney.
Rosser, S., Issakidis, C. & Peters, L.(2000). Perfectionism in social phobia. 10th St. Vincent's Campus Research Symposium, Sydney.
Rosser, S.(1999). Perfectionism in social phobia. Australian Association for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Perth.
Rosser, S.(1999). Panic Disorder/Agoraphobia: Recent Advances in cognitive behaviour therapy. Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety Disorders, Sydney.
Rappaport, A., Rosser, S. & Livermore, N. (1997). Early detection of psychological problems in the Spinal Unit. International Medical Society of Paraplegia, Perth.
Rappaport, A., Rosser, S. & Livermore, N. (1996). A psychological perspective on the Spinal Injury Unit. International Medical Society of Paraplegia, Christchurch.
Rappaport, A. & Rosser, S.(1995). Innovative approach to psychology in spinal rehabilitation. Innovations in Trauma Rehabilitation, Melbou
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Honours) UNSW 1991
Masters of Psychology (Clinical) UNSW 1994
AHPRA Reg No: PSY0001159950
Medicare Provider No: 2590735H
AHPRA Approved Clinical Psychology Supervisor
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Australian Psychological Society (APS) Clinical College Full Member
The Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA)
Australian Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (AACBT)
Anxiety Practitioners Network (APN)