Family Minded - Sydenham

19/11/2025

NDIS Child & Teen appointments available with an English, Hindi and Marathi speaking clinician in Sydenham & Sunbury.

We are pleased to offer new therapy availability with Mrs Shikha Dwivedi, a dedicated provisional psychologist bringing over six years of experience in child, family, and educational psychology.

Shikha has worked across respected child development and mental health services in India, including the highly regarded In-Sync Center for Child Development in Hyderabad. Shikha is fluent in Hindi and English, and conversational in Marathi, offering culturally responsive care to families who value support in their preferred language.

She is now completing her Australian transition program toward full psychologist registration (early 2026).

Shikha supports children and adolescents with:
• Neurodevelopmental differences
• Emotional and behavioural challenges
• School adjustment, social difficulties, and anxiety
• Family-based concerns requiring collaborative intervention

Find out more here

Sunbury and Sydenham Psychologists. Please call to discuss your needs, or send a private message on our website.

19/08/2025

Overwhelmed at times while parenting your neurodivergent or anxious child?

Some days, it feels like you’re holding it all together with sticky tape.
You’re trying to be calm, set boundaries, and meet your child’s needs… but it’s hard to know what will actually help.

You’re not alone in this — and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

CALM GUIDES is an 8-week online parenting group where:

The group is small enough (max 10 families) that you’ll actually know each other’s names

You’ll swap ideas, problem-solve together, and hear “me too” more than you thought possible

It’s led by a neurodivergent Clinical Psychologist who’s also a parent — so there’s no judgement, just understanding

We work with evidence-based strategies, but adapt them so they fit your household, your child, and your energy levels

Two options coming up:
🕒 Daytime group
🌙 Evening group

Join from anywhere in Australia via a secure online platform.

This isn’t about being a perfect parent.
It’s about feeling steadier, clearer, and more confident — one week at a time.

Spots will be limited. Register your interest here ⬇️

https://www.familyminded.au/calm-guides.html