Dr Kerry Makin-Byrd
Author & Clinical Psychologist
I write practical, science-based self-help on growth, burnout, and trauma.
The world deserves great care, and so do you.
My writing and podcast offers grounded hope for growth-oriented people. Because a better world starts with one person… you.
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About Kerry
Dr. Kerry Makin-Byrd is a clinical psychologist who translates science into practical non-fiction. She is the author of the newly released START HERE: A Practical Guide For The Overwhelmed and the memoir The Ballad of Burnout.
Based in Wellington, New Zealand, she divides her time between writing, providing trauma therapy, and consulting with doctors and therapists. Her favorite types of rest are cold swims with her family and caring for foster cats.
Work and Training History
- Clinical psychologist and burnout/wellbeing expert.
- Trained in leading academic and medical centres in the United States.
- Experienced in trauma therapy, policy work, and clinical teaching.
- Now based in Wellington, New Zealand, supporting helpers and communities.
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