Dr Katherine Thompson BA, BAppSci (Hons), BTh, BSW, PhD, is a clinical researcher, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Member of the Australian College of Social Workers. She is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne and Honorary Associate Fellow at the Melbourne School of Theology. Her current research interests include youth mental health, personality disorders, psychosis and the wellbeing of people who work in mission. She has her own private practice with a focus on young people aged 12–25 years, and ministry and mission staff. In 2019, her book 'Christ-Centred Mindfulness: Connection to Self and God', was announced the co-winner of the Martin Institute for Christianity and Culture and Dallas Willard Research Center Book Award.