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Clinical Neuropsychologist Sunshine Coast 

Dr Laura Bennett is a Clinical Neuropsychologist based in Buderim, on the Sunshine Coast, with a lifelong passion for all things psychology-related.  She completed her undergraduate psychology degree at Sydney University and her Doctorate in Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology at the University of Queensland.  She is board-certified and endorsed in both fields, registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and a member of various professional societies.

 

Dr Bennett's specialised training has equipped her with advanced skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. She draws on a wide range of disciplines to understand thinking, emotions, and behaviour, often for the purpose of diagnostic clarification and guiding next steps. Her reports are designed to be clear and practical, providing a roadmap for ongoing therapy, medical care, and/or support to be carried out by an individual's treating team and/or involved services.

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Please note. While Dr Bennett offers assessment and diagnosis, she does not currently offer ongoing therapy.

Instead, her reports provide clear recommendations to guide other treating clinicians. 

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Dr Bennett is deeply passionate about neurodivergence and the many ways our brains, experiences, and identities shape who we are. She works with children, teenagers, adults, and older adults, with a particular interest in how conditions like autism, ADHD, giftedness, cognitive decline, and dementia interact with mental health, personality, gender, intelligence, education, trauma, and life experience. Known for her ability to recognise subtle and often misunderstood patterns, she helps individuals and their families make sense of what they’re noticing - whether it’s longstanding traits or new changes over time.

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At the heart of her work is a deep respect for each person’s story. She aims to move beyond labels, offering insight, clarity, and compassion so people can better understand themselves, approach challenges with confidence, and make informed choices that align with their values, strengths, and quality of life.

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Dr Bennett has experience working in both hospital and private-practice settings. She co-owns Mind Matters Clinical Psychology, a private practice in Buderim, and works closely with the psychiatric team at Buderim Private Hospital. She co-founded the MHPN Sunshine Coast ADHD Professional Network in 2022, which meets quarterly. ​​