Capalaba psychologist, Kimberley Ann Long, found passed out, blocking traffic

A bayside woman has faced court after being found blacked out behind the wheel of a car, with no memory of getting in the vehicle in the first place.

A bayside psychologist has faced court after a drunken mistake found her passed out behind the wheel, blocking traffic and losing her memory of the night.

Capalaba resident, Kimberley Ann Long, 36, pleaded guilty in Cleveland Magistrates Court on July 25 to one count of being in charge of a vehicle while over the middle alcohol limit.

She was found at Wellington Point about 6.15am on July 19.

Kimberley Ann Long appeared in court for drink driving.

“(Police) observed an occupant asleep in the driver's seat with keys in the ignition,” police prosecutor, Emily Ollenburg, said.

The court heard her breath analysis returned a reading of 0.110 per cent.

“She stated she did not recall leaving (a hotel),” Ms Ollenburg said.

“She could not articulate how she ended up in Wellington Point.”

Ms Long’s lawyer, Tanya Dower, said her client was regretful of her actions.

“She’s deeply ashamed and remorseful,” Ms Dower said.

“She clearly had no idea what she was doing at the time.”

Magistrate Deborah Vasta saidthe incident would at least give Ms Long insight into the behaviour of any future clients, who came to her for alcohol problems.

“You’ve never done this before,” Ms Vasta said.

“This will probably make you far better at your job.”

Ms Long was fined $1500 and disqualified from driving for three months.

No convictions were recorded.