Prof Damith Woods Psychologist

Psychology, mental health, child development and healthy ageing are all very complex topics that require different levels of understanding. Education within a particular area can help in terms of understanding what processes are considered appropriate and what are not. For example, what is normal child behaviour/development what is abnormal. What are normal thought processes. And, what is considered healthy cognitive ageing. Psycho-education can importantly be the first step in alleviating stress and worry. My extensive knowledge within the field is the first thing that I bring to my clinical practice. I aim to deliver my message in a way that is easy to understand for everyone. Dr Woods has completed a Bachelor of Psychology (First Class Hons), Master of Clinical Child Psychology, Master of Clinical Neuropsychology, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). He holds the academic rank of Associate Professor (Level D) and has been a regular speaker in state, national, and international forums discussing evidence-based research and its translation into clinical practice. He is a full member of the: Australian Psychological Society (APS); International Neuropsychological Society (INS); National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN); and American Psychological Association (APA). Dr Woods has more than 20 years of clinical experience working with both children and adults who present with a range of psychological and neuropsychological conditions. These include those related to psychological distress (e.g., depression, anxiety), older age (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, cognitive decline), personality changes, learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia), ADHD, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and many other neurological conditions (e.g., epilepsy). He has worked in tertiary hospitals, university clinics, primary and secondary schools, and private practice.