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 a Clinical, 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
  • Endorsed Clinical Psychologist

Fees/Services

  • Clinical SupervisionA$198.00
  • Initial Appointment for Autism AssessmentA$700.00
  • Psychology Intake Session (First Appointment)A$280.00

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