NISHIE GOVENDER

M PSYCH (CLIN), M PROF PSYCH, BA PSYCH

CLINICAL Psychologist

Available for Psychological Assessments only, Mondays

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS

Psychological assessments are conducted by Ms Nishie Govender (Clinical Psychologist) that are formalised assessments for diagnostic clarification.

  • Diagnostic Clarification (DSM-V-TR and ICD-11 Diagnosis/es)

  • Personality Assessments

  • Intellectual Ability / Intelligence Assessments

  • Attention Deficit- Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessments

  • Vocational Assessments

  • Child Assessments

  • Cognitive Functioning, Specific Learning Disorders, Memory Assessments

The formalised assessment process may require multiple testing sessions and comprise of various assessments to administer, which is dependent on the presenting issues. Please note that the assessment process is comprehensive and involved where a formal report will be provided based on evidenced based practices and diagnosis.

If you would like more information about the formalised assessment process and fees, you can contact our team for more.

BIO

Nishie is Registered Psychologist, Clinical Psychology Registrar with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA). She holds dual expertise in occupational psychology and clinical psychology areas of practice. Currently she works in an organisational setting delivering wellbeing programs and strategy as well as clinical private practice work.

She has experience working with WorkCover, Comcare, TAC, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), life insurance, and in private practice she works with a range of presenting issues. Some of these include Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), depression, mood disorders, adjustment / stressor related issues and relationships. She has extensive experience in occupational wellbeing, strategy development, psychological injury management, critical incident response and wellness promotion.

Nishie’s clients include adolescents, young adults and adults under the age of 40, as she is passionate about empowering young people to develop early mental health and wellness skills. She draws upon a number of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy. She is skilled in psychological assessments for diagnostic clarification.