Dr Andrea Phelps is the Deputy Director of Phoenix Australia.
She has over 20 years of clinical experience in treating posttraumatic mental health problems. Andrea has led a number of major Phoenix Australia projects including the development of the Australian Guidelines for the Treatment of Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (2007, 2013). She has also undertaken several projects for the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs and Defence, developing treatment programs and self-help resources for service and ex-service personnel with mental health concerns.
Andrea has a particular interest in sleep, including the understanding and treatment of posttraumatic nightmares of PTSD.