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Dr Jennifer Papoutsis is a senior clinical neuropsychologist and the director at Minds That Matter Psychology. She has has extensive experience working in general paediatric psychology and neuropsychology, working in both the public and private sector. As well as working in her clinical roles, Dr Papoutsis is also the primary Discipline Senior Psychologist at Monash Children’s Hospital and Monash Medical Centre. She lectures at Monash University.
Dr Papoutsis is passionate about supporting both neurotypical and neurodiverse children, as well as their carers/families and other support people (i.e., teachers/schools). Dr Papoutsis believes that working collaboratively with children and their support networks (i.e., schools and families) is paramount to meaningful outcomes and she focuses on using a strength based approach. The main areas that Dr Papoutsis works across include:
Dr Papoutsis has published in peer reviewed journals and she has presented at National and International conferences. Dr Papoutsis is registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency with endorsement in clinical neuropsychology. She is a registered supervisor. When she isn’t working, she is usually running after two extraordinarily active young children and eating salt and vinegar chips!
Rebecca is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and holds a PhD from Monash University investigating outcomes of children born prematurely. As well as working at Minds That Matter Psychology, she also works at Monash Children’s Hospital servicing the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service and VicFAS, and previously worked in mental health and paediatric inpatient neuropsychology.
Rebecca’s interests include:
– Rebecca is dedicated to supporting children and young people through thorough neuropsychological and educational assessments, providing tailored recommendations for home, school, and community settings. Her goal is to empower children and families by ensuring everyone involved has the knowledge and tools to help the child reach their full potential. Specializing in ADHD, learning differences, acquired brain injury, neurodiversity, cerebral palsy, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, Rebecca offers a holistic approach to assessment and intervention.
– with a passion for translating assessment into everyday solutions, Rebecca provides intervention and rehabilitation strategies to help children and young people reach their potential at home and school.
– comprehensive assessments for individuals suspected of having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With her background in neuropsychology and experience working with neurodivergent children and acquired injuries, she is well placed to assess children with complex presentations
Rebecca has published articles in peer reviewed journals and enjoys sharing research findings through presenting at conferences. Rebecca is registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and Clinical College of Neuropsychologists.
Outside of work, Rebecca loves playing sports, experimenting with new recipes, and spending time with her dog. She also enjoys crafting, though most projects remain forever unfinished!
Dr Sylvia Nguyen is a senior psychologist with dual specialist endorsement in both Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology. She has experience conducting cognitive assessments and delivering psychological therapy across hospital, community and education settings. Sylvia is passionate about working with families to build the knowledge and supports that will enable the child/adolescent to develop the skills and confidence to achieve meaningful outcomes. She is committed to completing comprehensive assessments, formulating individualised recommendations based on valued goals and providing education to family and other key people in the child’s life (school and therapists) to create supports that are sustainable in the longer term.
Sylvia previously worked at the Monash Children’s Hospital in the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service and the Acute Neuropsychology Service. She currently provides community-based neuro-rehabilitation at the Epworth Hospital. She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and is a board approved supervisor.
Amber is a provisional psychologist in the final year of her PhD (Clinical Neuropsychology) at Monash University, where she investigates age-related outcomes following traumatic brain injury. She has also contributed to research exploring how premature birth affects child development, and how sleep impacts memory difficulties after childhood brain injury. Amber’s clinical experience includes an advanced placement at Monash Children’s Hospital within the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service, where she developed skills in supporting children and families, and a clinical placement conducting neurodevelopmental assessments with young adults experiencing concurrent mental health challenges.
Amber maintains registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and actively contributes to the field through her roles within the International Neuropsychological Society and as a teaching associate at Monash University. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented her research at both national and international conferences.
Amber is passionate about:
– Continuing to develop skills to support children and adolescents through assessment and management of brain injury, mental health, and neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD or learning challenges.
– Taking an individualised and holistic approach to cognitive assessment and intervention, considering not just how children think and learn, but how they feel and behave.
– Helping families and schools understand children’s cognitive development while working collaboratively to implement strategies to support children in their learning and wellbeing.