Dr Paul McQueen
Director of Thrive Wellness
Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Educator
Dr Paul McQueen is a Clinical Psychologist holding a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Melbourne. He has been working in Toowoomba since 2006.
Dr McQueen is committed to providing high quality, evidence-based interventions for a range of mental health conditions. He has particular interest in Performance Psychology. He also enjoys working with clients with anxiety, depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and complex-PTSD, and is a sought after therapist in these areas.
Paul practices Clinical Neuropsychotherapy and utilises evidence-based therapies including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), DNA-V, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to deliver best treatment to clients.
Training & Experience
Dr McQueen has 17 years’ experience providing services to adults and children as a registered psychologist. In addition to his role as the Clinical Psychologist and Director of Thrive Wellness for the past nine years, he has also worked as a psychologist in the following areas:
- Toowoomba Hospital Hepatitis C Treatment Program
- Toowoomba Adult Mental Health Service
- Toowoomba Child & Youth Mental Health Service
While completing his Doctorate, he also undertook supervised practice in Mental Health Services in Melbourne and Bendigo and at the Royal Children’s Hospital Psychology Clinic in Melbourne.
Dr McQueen is a Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor. He provides supervision to Clinician’s and Registrars seeking regular contact supervision but is also available for one-off consultations to organisations and clinicians seeking input on complex cases.
If you are an organisation and would like Dr McQueen to speak or deliver training at your upcoming conference or developmental workshops, please contact us.
Memberships
Publications
McQueen P, Moulding R, Kyrios M. Experimental evidence for the influence of cognitions on compulsive buying. J Behav Ther Exp Psychiatry. 2014 Dec;45(4):496-501. doi: 10.1016/j.jbtep.2014.07.003. Epub 2014 Jul 18. PMID: 25087014.
- Experimental analysis of the relationship between depressed mood and compulsive buying.
Kyrios M, McQueen P, Moulding R. Experimental analysis of the relationship between depressed mood and compulsive buying. J Behav Ther Exp Psychiatry. 2013 Jun;44(2):194-200. doi: 10.1016/j.jbtep.2012.10.004. Epub 2012 Nov 8. PMID: 23207967.
- Experimental evidence for the influence of cognitions on compulsive buying
Felicia McQueen
Practice Manager
Clinical Nutritionist, Exercise Physiologist
Felicia is a Certified Practicing Nutritionist and Accredited Exercise Physiologist with special interest in gut health, nutrigenetics and exercise genomics for improved mental health and wellbeing. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science with Exercise and Nutrition majors, and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) in cognitive neuroscience. She has been in private practice for 10 years and enjoys helping clients become more energised, healthy, and thriving versions of themselves.
Through thorough assessments, nutrigenetic and functional testing, Felicia identifies personalised nutrition, environmental and lifestyle recommendations tailored to the client’s needs and goals. She prescribes supplement, diet, and exercise plans and provides clients with comprehensive and follow up support, assisting them in moving towards living the life they desire and engaging in activities that are meaningful and important to them.
Felicia is passionate about transforming lives. She combines evidence-based, research-informed practice with a heart-centred approach that builds your confidence through achievable, practical steps tailored to your success. Outside of the office, Felicia enjoys movement, adventure, art, and experiencing other cultures and languages. Her favourite activies include hiking, cycling, travel, and time with her family. She’s learning to speak German and Korean, and recently returned from a hiking holiday in South Korea.
Prior to transitioning to private practice in 2014, Felicia worked in Health Sciences at Queensland University of Technology (as a research assistant and academic tutor), Deakin University (as an academic tutor), and Swinburne University of Technology (as a lecturer). She has also worked in injury rehabilitation and advisory roles, and served as a public nutrition educator.
With her comprehensive knowledge and experience, Felicia provides her clients with the highest level of care and support on their wellness journeys.
Professional Accreditation Associations
Michelle Nolan
Clinical Psychologist
Michelle is a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for improving the mental health of individuals residing in the Toowoomba community. She draws on her excellent listening and communication skills to provide a person-centred, recovery-based approach to treatment.
Michelle has over 10 years’ experience working as a Psychologist in public hospital and private practice settings, where she has worked with children, adolescents and adults. She has also completed her Masters in Clinical Psychology and is AHPRA registered with a practice endorsement in clinical psychology.
Michelle has a special interest working with individuals with eating disorders. She adopts a team approach to care, offering evidence-based psychology therapy interventions, including family-based therapy for younger individuals.
The evidence-based therapies Michelle utilises in sessions include: Family Based Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FBT-AN), Cognitive-behaviour therapy-enhanced for eating disorders (CBT-E), Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM), Trauma focused CBT (TF-CBT), ACT, DBT, and CBT.
Professional Accreditation Associations
Publications
Horgan, M., and Martin, G. (2016). The differences between current and past self-injurers: how and why do people stop? Archives Suicide Research, 20 (2), 142-152.
Christopher Wright
Clinical Psychology Registrar
Born and raised in Toowoomba, Chris has a Masters in Clinical Psychology with over 3 years’ experience providing psychology and mental health supports services to youth through older adults.
His special interest areas are depression, anxiety, developmental factors, substance abuse and trauma. Chris enjoys working with clients of all ages, and is particularly passionate about working with youth and young adults, equipping them with skills to be independent and cope with life effectively.
Chris uses evidence-based, cognitive behavioural therapies such as CBT, ACT, DNA-V, EMDR, solutions-focused brief therapy (SFBT) and motivational interviewing for effective clinical intervention. He is passionate about providing a cooperative, patient-centred approach that is focused on achieving excellence in clinical outcomes.
Breeanna Spain
Psychologist
Breeanna is a registered psychologist with 6 years of experience in both public hospital and private practice settings, working with youth and adults of all ages. She is currently completing her Master’s in Clinical Psychology (advanced entry) at USQ.
Breanna is committed to providing evidence-based, outcomes-driven therapy that makes a meaningful and measurable difference in people’s lives. With a focus on trauma, including sexual assault, complex trauma, and personality disorders, she brings extensive experience from her years in the public sector, where she applied a trauma-informed, inclusive approach to all her work. Breanna also supports individuals navigating stressful life transitions, grief and loss, overwhelming emotions, and eating disorders.
Breeanna uses a range of evidence-based therapies, including CBT, ACT, TF-ACT, DBT, and SFBT, tailoring her approach to meet each client’s unique needs. For those with eating disorders, she utilises CBT-E and FBT to inform her treatment approach.
In addition to her private practice work, Breeanna brings 5 years of experience from Toowoomba’s public hospital service, where she was employed as a psychologist in various roles. She worked with the Sexual Assault and Support Services (SASS) team, Adult Mental Health Unit (AMHU), Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYHMS) and the Acute Response Team (ACT). In these positions, she provided crisis support, risk assessments, safety planning, cognitive assessments, and delivered therapeutic interventions across individual and group settings.
Katrina Lanham
Office Administrator
Originally from the picturesque landscapes of New Zealand, Katrina made her way to Australia in 1993, and lived in various regions of South-East Queensland until deciding to settle in Toowoomba in 2017. She has a deep connection with the community, and enjoys participating in charity and fundraising events, gardening, baking, and travel. Katrina is in the office 3 days a week and is most likely the smiling face you’ll see, or welcoming voice you’ll hear over the phone when you contact Thrive Wellness. She brings a rich tapistry of experience to the team drawn from health, hospitality, finance, and education sectors, and is passionate about creating access to services that will help you thrive!