Deepika (Dee) is a professional, development-driven Provisional Psychologist with holistic approaches. Dee has over 16 years of professional involvement in the betterment of her clients across geographies. While her initial interests lied in the field of science and journalism, her passion towards the assessing humans mind, motivated to complete her Master’s in Psychology. Following her education, she trained to be a developmental child therapist and started a school in India for children with special needs. During this time, she had opportunities to serve children and families across geographies and cultures; before she permanently moved to Australia to continue her journey.

Deepika is quiet competent performing a comprehend assessment of intellectual skills and achievement using relevant tests. She has specialised interests in assessment and management advice for complex Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and related behavioural conditions. Her other proficiencies lie in the eclectic treatment of childhood anxiety and related disorders, as well as social-emotional regulation in children. Deepika holds various completion certifications such as SCERTS^® (multidisciplinary framework addressing challenges faced by ASD children), HANDLE^® (neurodevelopment approach to treating various disorders), certified RBT^® (Registered Behaviour Technician), and Play Therapy (with emphasis on brain training, art and drama therapy). This varied training has helped Deepika look at any child’s presentation holistically and beyond the symptoms exhibited. Deepika is multilingual, fluent in 5 languages other than English ( Tamil , Hindi, Kannada)making her communicate effectively, be culturally sensitive and establish rapport very quickly with families. She has given multiple presentations at schools, pre-schools, and parent groups in areas of Early Intervention and Behaviour management.

Deepika  has presented papers at international conferences and conducted citywide research in India. She also is in the process of finetuning a screening tool for ‘Sensory processing and Social Skills’ as well as the creation of an ‘Expected Reality checklist’ for families.

Deepika enjoys writing poetry and reviews articles in blogs.