Dr Leander Mitchell is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist, and within her primary role as Senior Lecturer at The University of Queensland, she contributes to the learning journey of postgraduate psychology students as course coordinator (in topics related to clinical & reflective practice, assessment, and ageing). In addition, Leander supervises within the UQ Psychology Clinic, where she oversees the first-year placement undertaken by the postgraduate psychology students. Her role at the university also afforded her the opportunity of engaging in interprofessional practice training with leading professionals in Canada, which she continues to promote and encourage at the university level and more broadly. Regarding research, Leander explores topics related to mental health issues in those living with Parkinson’s disease and those living with dementia, as well as positive psychology related topics including wisdom, and also the benefits of nature engagement.

Ensuring recency of practice, Leander maintains a small caseload of clients for therapy and neuropsychological assessment. Her passion in this space is older adults, particularly with those living with dementia and their loved ones, assisting with the journey that is dementia. However, her caseload also includes adults more generally in both the therapy and assessment contexts and she works within a strengths-based framework.