Kathryn is a Clinical Psychologist and joined HELP as Clinical Manager in 1997, following clinical work in Mental Health Services and a research role at the University of Auckland. Highlights of her work at HELP include collaborative establishment of the national organisation TOAH-NNEST, and a model for the practice of restorative justice (Project Restore).
Kathryn contributed several research papers to the Task Force for Action on Sexual Violence, and developed guidelines for crisis support services which are used nationally.