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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 in Clinical Neuropsychology from Monash University investigating children with pre-term birth. She is passionate about supporting children and young people by conducting thorough assessments and providing tailored recommendations that can be applied in their home, educational, and community settings. With a focus on empowering children and their families, Rebecca ensures that everyone involved in the care and support of the child or young person is equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve their goals. As well as neuropsychology assessments, Rebecca also provides intervention and rehabilitation and autism spectrum diagnostic assessments.
Rebecca’s research area is childhood attention outcomes following premature birth, she 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. Rebecca also works at the Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health Services at Eastern Health.
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.