Jane Clark

Jane Clark is an Associate Professor and Head of School for Health in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of New England (UNE), where she also serves as Associate Dean – Teaching and Learning. She is based in the Health Annexe (N18) and can be contacted at jclark@une.edu.au.

Her academic leadership spans interdisciplinary training, research, and care delivery, with a strong commitment to improving individual, family, and community wellbeing through collaborative partnerships.

• PhD (Counselling)
• Masters Health Studies (Loss and Grief)
• Grad. Dip. Counselling (with Distinction)
• Dip. Counselling and Psychotherapy
• B. Arts (Psychology)
• Registered Psychologist

Jane's research and teaching are centered on counselling psychology, with deep expertise in loss, grief, and mourning—particularly the disenfranchised grief experienced by therapists after client suicide. She explores the interface between personal and professional identities in therapy, emphasizing reflexive practice, the therapeutic relationship, and creative methods in supervision. Her work highlights the emotional and ethical dimensions of clinical practice.

Her publications reveal a consistent scholarly focus on grief, therapeutic engagement, supervision, and integrated mental health care. Themes include rural mental health, male engagement in therapy, dual diagnosis, and the use of narrative and metaphor in healing. She employs qualitative and narrative methodologies, often giving voice to silenced therapist experiences.

Jane is a past member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the APS College of Counselling Psychologists, reflecting her professional standing in psychology and counselling.

She has supervised research and taught across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with teaching interests including trauma counselling, relationship counselling, group work, and clinical supervision. While no specific grants or students are listed, her leadership and publication record suggest active mentorship and research supervision. She contributes to the advancement of counselling practice through innovative, reflective, and interdisciplinary approaches.