Dr Simone Gindidis Psychologist

SavvyPsych 2/15 Ricketts Road, Mount Waverley, Victoria, 3149

Info

Phone03 7067 8377(Landline)Websitewww.savvypsych.com
SavvyPsych 2/15 Ricketts Road, Mount Waverley, Victoria, 3149
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Overview

Dr Gindidis is the Director of SavvyPsych. She is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor helping people across the lifespan achieve positive learning, relationships, and wellbeing. She flexibly assists with understanding and affirming a person’s strengths and opportunities for support by conducting comprehensive developmental, neurodevelopmental, cognitive, and academic assessments. She has a special interest in early years Autism assessments, assisting very young children (2-5 years) and families exploring neurodivergence. Dr Gindidis employs a person-centred and affirming approach when working with children and adolescents in therapy. She is sensitive to cross-cultural issues; fluent in both English and Greek. Dr Gindidis' PhD research evaluated the clinical use of smartphone apps in adolescent therapy, and she was the first Clinical Lead at a leading Digital Therapeutics company. In addition to clinical services, she provides HealthTech consultancy to companies and clinicians developing and commercialising digital psychology tools.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • MPsych(Ed&Dev)/PhD
  • G.D Psych
  • B.A

Accreditations

  • Board Approved Supervisor
  • Endorsed Educational and Developmental Psychologist

Fees/Services

In-clinic consultation

  • Counselling

Online consultation

  • Autism Assessment Intake SessionA$625.00
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Initial Appointment for Autism Assessment
  • Private Psychology Intake Session (First Appointment)

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Anxiety
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Behaviour Problems
  • Child Psychology
  • Depression
  • Developmental disorders
  • General Counselling
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Learning Difficulties
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Neuropsychological assessment
  • Parenting
  • School Issues
  • School readiness
  • Shyness & social skills deficits
  • Supervision
  • Academic Performance
  • General Psychology
  • Impulsive Behaviours
  • Intellectual Assessments
  • Neuropsychology
  • Play Therapy
  • Self-Esteem
  • Workshops

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Mindfulness
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoeducation

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Families
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Greek

Services

  • School Visits
  • Online consultations