About

Debbie Vanzoelen
BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clinical) 
Clinical Psychologist

Debbie is a Clinical Psychologist based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. She holds a Master of Clinical Psychology and is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

She specialises in paediatric psychology and the assessment of developmental disorders. Debbie has worked across a range of settings, including private and public healthcare, community mental health services, and non-government organisations. She has extensive experience providing assessment and therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing mild to severe mental health difficulties.

Debbie has a particular interest in the assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disorders, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. She works collaboratively with paediatricians and other allied health professionals to provide comprehensive, evidence-based assessments and recommendations.

Psychological Assessments include (but not limited to):

• NDIS functional assessments 
• Cognitive testing (including for Intellectual Disability diagnosis)
• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorder

Therapy includes (but not limited to):

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma-focused CBT
• Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Schema Therapy
• Interpersonal Therapy
• Grief and loss
• Mindfulness