Deepika (Dee) is a development-driven psychologist with over 17 years of professional involvement in the betterment of her clients. Dee trained to be a developmental child therapist and started a school in India for children with special needs. Using a holistic approach, she has had opportunities to serve children and their families across geographies, continents and cultures, before she permanently moved to Australia.
She has specialised interests and experience in assessment and treatment planning for complex autism presentations, ADHD, and related behavioural conditions. Her other proficiencies lie in the eclectic treatment of anxiety and related disorders, as well as social-emotional regulation. Dee uses a range of intervention modalities and holds a strong focus on cultural implications on a client’s presentation. Dee is multilingual, fluent in five Indian languages other than English, which may be beneficial for many families.