Our Staff
Directors
Leonie Lorien
Clinical Psychologist, Director, Psychology Wellness Centre
MAPS, BA(Beh. Science), GradDipPsych, MClinPsych
Leonie has over 20 years' experience working as a Psychologist in Regional Queensland. Leonie's interests include adult mental health, clinical assessments and health psychology
Associate Professor Sarah Blunden
Clinical Psychologist, Director, Masters of Clinical Psychology Program
MAPS, BAPsych (Hons), MSicSc, PhD
Sarah is Director of the Master of Clinical Psychology program and Head of Paediatric Sleep Research for CQUniversity and a clinical psychologist in her private practice specialising in the treatment of children’s sleep problems. She has published over 100 academic papers and books.
Administration
Karen Tyrrell
Karen has been providing high quality administration support to the Wellness Centre for the last 5 years.
Trina Attard
Trina commenced with our service in 2016, and comes with a wealth of experience and commitment in the Allied Health sector supporting clients and students.
OUR MASTERS OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS
Client appointments are booked with Masters of Psychology Students. All students at the Wellness Centre are either registered psychologists or provisionally registered psychologists, practicing under supervision by experienced Clinical Psychologists. As part of their placement at the Wellness Centre, students must demonstrate competencies in working with child and adult clients across a range assessments and therapy interventions