Patsy was the Psychology Coordinator for the NSW Institute of Sport for many years. She was also an AFL Players Association psychology consultant, a psychologist for the Australian team at the World University Games, and the psychologist for the National Women’s Water Polo team for the 2004 Olympic Games.
Working in her own sport psychology private practice, Patsy specializes in performance enhancement for medical hospital registrars and consultants, elite athletes, airline pilots, corporate executives, and performing artists, such as professional dancers, singers, musicians and stage performers. She regularly gives workshops and conference presentations in Sydney and interstate for medical exam candidates and consultants in a variety of medical disciplines. She also regularly presents at international conferences on her work with people who have to practice under pressure to perform on demand.