Bringing Psychology to Life

For Psychology alumna Gina Steinberg, no two workdays look the same — and that’s exactly how she likes it.

Gina is currently undertaking the Clinical Psychology Registrar program after completing her clinical master’s which is required to gain endorsement as a clinical psychologist.

Meanwhile, she’s thriving in a diverse and rewarding professional landscape - balancing working in two roles that perfectly blends her clinical training with emerging innovations in mental health care.

A Week in Two Worlds

Two days a week, she works in private practice, focusing on her key interest area: supporting young people aged 8 to 25. This work gives her hands-on exposure to a wide variety of clinical presentations, while also allowing her to sharpen her skills through both individual and group supervision, as well as ongoing professional development. It’s an environment that not only supports clinical growth but also provides the flexibility to refine her client focus.

Complementing this, the rest of the week, she steps into a very different but equally fulfilling role at NovoPsych, a platform widely used by mental health clinicians to administer psychological assessments. She is in a marketing and clinical liaison psychologist role - a blend of clinical and business functions - where she helps onboard new clients (clinics and psychologists) to NovoPsych’s tools, including their new AI tool for therapists, NovoNote.

“What I love most about both roles is the diversity in my week, the autonomy I have over the types of clients I see, and the chance to really apply everything I learned over seven years of study in different, meaningful ways,” she says.

A Foundation Built at Monash

Reflecting on her time at Monash, she credits her studies and student experiences with not only equipping her with the knowledge and clinical skills required in the field but also helping her stay committed to a long and demanding path.

“Monash gave me such a strong foundation and really helped foster my love of psychology,” she says. “It’s a long and demanding degree, so you really need to know you want to do it – and Monash’s quality education, resources and connections kept me engaged and committed.”

Beyond academics, she highlights the value of the professional networks she built at Monash — connections with peers and staff that have continued to support her well beyond graduation.

Words of Wisdom for Future Psychologists

To students considering psychology as a career path, she offers thoughtful advice grounded in personal experience.

“It’s an incredibly rewarding degree, but it’s challenging and asks a lot of you. You learn so much — not just academically but about people and yourself. It really matures you because you’re often dealing with serious, complex topics.”

Her key tip? Say yes to opportunities.

“Psychology isn’t a degree you can do in isolation — life experience really matters,” she explains. “Work, volunteering, hobbies, and other commitments outside uni will all help you grow as a person and strengthen your applications for honours or master’s. The more well-rounded you are, the better equipped you’ll be to thrive in the field.”

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