Dr. Andrew Allen

Biography

Dr Andrew Allen is a registered Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Andrew has worked across public and private sectors, providing psychological interventions for individuals with psychosocial and mental-health difficulties across the lifespan. He has supervised more than 70 provisional and registered psychologists, supporting skill development, ethical decision-making, and reflective practice during internship and early-career stages. Andrew also partners with organisations to design and implement evidence-based wellbeing initiatives.

As a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at UniSC, Andrew coordinates and teaches across the Master of Psychology (Clinical) and Master of Professional Psychology programs, delivering coursework in ethics, professional practice, psychopathology, chronic disease management, psychopharmacology, cognitive-behaviour therapy, and schema therapy. He has supervised over 50 student research projects (Honours, Master’s, and PhD) to completion.

Andrew’s research advances the understanding of cognitive and emotional mechanisms underlying maladaptive and harmful behaviours, including the roles of desire-related cognitions, metacognition, and early maladaptive schemas. His work also explores resilience and the satisfaction of core psychological needs (e.g., autonomy, competence, and relatedness) as pathways to mental health and wellbeing. His publications extend to human sexuality, encompassing sexual dysfunction and harmful sexual behaviours, to promote sexual wellbeing and reduce the impact of sexual violence. He has authored more than 48 peer-reviewed papers.

Professional Memberships

• Sexual Violence Research & Prevention Unit (UniSC)
• International Society of Schema Therapy
• Australian Psychological Society (APS)
• APS College of Clinical Psychologists
• Higher Education Academy

Teaching Areas

• Clinical Psychology
• Ethics and Professional Practice
• Management of Chronic Health Conditions