Andrew Allen

Dr Andrew Allen is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the University of the Sunshine Coast's School of Health. As a Board-approved supervisor with AHPRA, he coordinates courses in the Master of Psychology (Clinical) and Master of Professional Psychology programs, covering ethics, psychopathology, cognitive behavior therapy, and chronic disease management.

Research Leadership: Leads projects on psychological mechanisms underlying maladaptive behaviors, with current grants including:

• Stymie harm reduction tool evaluation in schools ($22,019)
• Postgraduate Psychology Incentive Program ($133,000)

Clinical Expertise: Develops interventions for sexual wellbeing and harmful behaviors, with research spanning desire-related cognitions, metacognitive processes, and early maladaptive schemas. Supervised over 40 research projects to completion.