Dr Lauren Den Ouden is an AHPRA registered Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist Registrar and a member of the Australian Psychological Society and College of Clinical Neuropsychologists. Lauren completed her Masters of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry) with the University of Southern Queensland and completed her neuropsychological training and research thesis as part of the Doctorate of Clinical Neuropsychology Program at Monash University. Throughout her clinical training as a neuropsychologist, Lauren has practiced within multiple settings including rehabilitation, acute inpatient, cognitive dementia and memory services, neuropsychiatric, and child/youth outpatient services. She has experience working with various clinical populations, including clients who have been diagnosed with dementia, acquired brain injury, neuropsychiatric disorders, addiction and neurodevelopmental disorders.
In early 2020, Lauren relocated to the Sunshine Coast and joined the University of the Sunshine Coast Thompson Institute, where she worked within the Healthy Brain Ageing Clinic and the Youth Clinical Services. Here, Lauren specialised in the early identification of dementia risk and holistic intervention to promote healthy brain ageing, as well as conducting neuropsychological assessments to support functional rehabilitation in young people with complex mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Lauren’s past research interest has been on the use of stress management and lifestyle interventions to improve brain health and functioning in individuals with addictive and obsessive-compulsive behaviours. Previously, Lauren has worked as a lecturer and sessional tutor in psychology at Monash University and has also worked as a rehabilitation assistant for individuals who have experienced severe traumatic brain injuries.
Lauren currently specialises in providing assessments and treatment services for adults presenting with a range of neurological, neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions. Lauren has a keen interest in working therapeutically with clients who are experiencing ongoing symptoms following a concussion. Lauren’s therapeutic approach is collaborative, empathetic, and non-judgemental. She believes in delivering evidence-based treatment that is personalised to each client’s unique situation. Lauren provides the following assessment and treatment services:
Neuropsychological Assessment & Treatment Services
- Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessments
- Learning Disorders & Intellectual Impairment
- Decision-Making Capacity Assessments
- Cognitive Rehabilitation
- Psychological Therapy
Clinical Psychology Areas of Interest
- Concussion and Head Injury
- Functional Neurological Disorders
- Neurological Conditions
Registration & Memberships
- General registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
- Member of the APS college of Clinical Neuropsychologists
- Treasurer of the APS Sunshine Coast Branch
Qualifications
- Doctor of Psychology in the Field of Neuropsychology, Monash University
- Bachelor of Behavioural Neuroscience (First Class Honours), Monash University
- Bachelor of Behavioural Neuroscience, Monash University
- Masters of Clinical Psychology (Candidate), University of Southern Queensland
Specialised Training
- Explain Pain Course – Neuro Orthopaedic Institute
- Positive Behaviour Support and Rehabilitation Training, Victoria Community Living
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy introductory workshop and working with adolescents
First Author Publications
- The influence of aerobic exercise on hippocampal integrity and function: preliminary findings of a multimodal imaging approach (2018)
- Psychological distress mediates the relationship between experiential avoidance and transdiagnostic compulsive behaviour (2020)
- Transdiagnostic Phenotypes of Compulsive Behavior and Associations with Psychological, Cognitive and Neurobiological Affective Processing (2021)
Contact Details
- Clinic Days: Monday-Wednesday (Clinical Treatment Services) & Thursday (Neuropsychological Assessments)
- Email: lauren@surepsychology.com.au
