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The Importance of Professional Assessments
Catalyst Psychology follows recommended Australian guidelines for the assessment of neurodiversity including ADHD, Autism and learning issues. Professionally and appropriately completed assessments avoid misdiagnosis; help
Staffing updates at Catalyst Psychology
We have had a few changes in staffing at Catalyst Psychology after the summer holidays. Fortunately this means we are currently open for new referrals
Partnering with the Cairnmillar Institute To Train Psychologists.
Congratulations Fiona on finishing her Clinical Psychology Registrar placement at Catalyst Psychology. Fiona is a dedicated and professional Psychologist who has been working for over
Celebrating our New Site in Malvern
After 10 years of service, Catalyst Psychology is excited to have opened a new site in Malvern, Melbourne. This complements our existing, highly-regarded Knox site
A Huge Welcome to Ms Hannah Yongebloed
A warm welcome to Hannah who has joined Catalyst Psychology as a General Psychologist. She is a dedicated, professional Psychologist who works with children, teens,
Congratulations to Our Psychologist Chiara McDowell
Congratulations to our Psychologist Chiara McDowell for her promotion to a Teaching Fellow position and becoming a Psychology Supervisor, focussing on formal psychological assessments. She
Helping with NDIS Submission to better clients experiences with NDIS
Dr Kirsty Hildebrandt, Director and Clinical Psychologist, was pleased to be part of the professional response to the NDIS Independent Assessor plans. Dr Hildebrandt contributed
APS Training on OCD
We are back providing training and workshops in 2021 (after a pandemic pause!). First up, Dr Hildebrandt is providing training for Psychologists on the assessment
COVID Measures
Catalyst Psychology is currently offering face-to-face and telehealth sessions to help clients access assessment and therapy during the ongoing COVID situation. We also have a
Christmas Hours
It has been a remarkable year and we hope you enjoy the end of the year. It is a time to rest and connect with
How to get a good night’s sleep and be refreshed
It is Mental Health Month. This year has been so disrupted, it is a perfect time for us all to focus on the basics. First
Self-Help for People Affected by Bushfires
Here are some great evidenced-based self-help resources for people and schools affected by our current ‘Black Summer’ bushfires.
ADOS-2 for Autism Assessments
The ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) is now available at Catalyst Psychology. This is part of the ‘Gold Standard’ for Autism Assessments and will make
Consultation on the new Autism Assessment Guidelines
Dr Kirsty Hildebrandt, Clinical Psychologist, was pleased to be involved in the process for developing the new National Guidelines for the Assessment of Autism. Currently