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Lorryn Delle Baite
Neuropsychologist in Brisbane
Lorryn is an endorsed Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist based in Brisbane, experienced in neuropsychological assessment for dementia, brain injury, and complex neurological conditions. She is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists, and brings over a decade of experience across hospital, rehabilitation, and private practice settings.
Lorryn has worked extensively in both the public and private sectors, including within tertiary hospital neurology departments, memory clinics, rehabilitation wards, and community psychiatric services. She previously held the role of Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist at the Mater Hospital Centre for Neurosciences, where she focused on pre- and post-surgical neuropsychological assessment for individuals undergoing treatment-refractory epilepsy surgery.
Lorryn's clinical work focuses on providing clear diagnostic insight, practical recommendations, and compassionate guidance for individuals and families navigating complex cognitive and neurological concerns.
Lorryn has a strong interest in the provision of neuropsychological assessment for adolescents and adults for the purposes of:
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Diagnostic clarification
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Rehabilitation and treatment planning
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Access to support services (e.g. NDIS, DSP)
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Assessment of decision-making capacity
She has extensive experience assessing individuals with:
Neurological Conditions & Brain Injury
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and concussion
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Stroke and vascular disease
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Brain tumours
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Epilepsy
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Encephalitis and other inflammatory conditions
Dementia & Neurodegenerative Disorders
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Alzheimer’s disease
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Vascular dementia
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Frontotemporal dementia
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Lewy Body Dementia
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Posterior Cortical Atrophy
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Parkinson’s disease
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Huntington’s disease
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Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Neurodevelopmental & Psychiatric Conditions
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ADHD
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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FASD
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Intellectual Disability
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Language and learning disorders
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Schizophrenia
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Bipolar disorder
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Personality disorders
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Complex PTSD
As a Clinical Psychologist, Lorryn also has experience in supporting the cognitive, emotional, and behavioural impacts of neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Additionally, Lorryn has research interests and has co-authored several publications on the assessment of Post-Traumatic Amnesia (PTA) following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and in the epilepsy field. This research background informs her clinical work and ensures assessments reflect current best practice in neuropsychology.
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Professional Background
Qualifications - 8.5 Years of Tertiary Education
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Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), James Cook University
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Master of Clinical Psychology, James Cook University
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Graduate Diploma in Psychological Practice (Clinical Neuropsychology), The University of Queensland
Registrations
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Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
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Endorsed as a Clinical Neuropsychologist & Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA
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Registered Supervisor (AHPRA) through the Supervisor Training and Accreditation Program (STAP)
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Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
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Fellow of the College of Clinical Neuropsychologists (CCN)
Publications
2018
Marshman, L. A. G., Hennessy, M., Delle Baite, L., & Britton, G. (2018). Utility of retrograde amnesia assessment alone, compared with anterograde amnesia assessment in determining recovery after traumatic brain injury: Prospective cohort study. World Neurosurgery, 110, e830-e834.
2020
Hennessy, M. J., Marshman, L. A. G., Delle Baite, L., & McLellan, J. (2020). Optimizing and simplifying post-traumatic amnesia testing after moderate-severe traumatic brain injury despite common confounders in routine practice. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 81, 37-42.
2021
Hennessy, M. J., Delle Baite, L., & Marshman, L. A. G. (2021). More than amnesia: Prospective cohort study of an integrated novel assessment of the cognitive and behavioural features of PTA. Brain Impairment, 1-18.
2023
Delle Baite LD, Harvey EE, Fong MWK, McGonigal A, Wilson SJ. Life following epilepsy surgery: Building a holistic framework for enhancing postsurgical recovery and rehabilitation. Epilepsia. 2023;00: 1–6.
