ABOUT US

Dr Cara Wong - MClinNeuro, PhD, MAPS

Founder, Director and Clinical Neuropsychologist

​I have always had a fascination with the brain and the concept of neuroplasticity – i.e. how our experience shapes our neurons and their connections. I started my academic journey majoring in neuroscience, but fell in love with psychology and ended up studying it for another 10 years! I completed my PhD researching non-invasive brain stimulation to investigate areas of the brain involved in social cognition, then a Masters in Clinical Neuropsychology.

 

I am passionate about using neuropsychology assessment in a more wholistic way to empower people to understand more about their brain, the power of neuroplasticity, and the links between the brain, mind and body health. After starting my journey into private practice, I have further supplemented my traditional science and psychology training with research into wholistic practices including nutritional psychology, mindfulness meditation, biofeedback, therapeutic assessment and neuro-affirming practice. 

 

I have over 10 years of clinical experience in the private practice and public sector as a Clinical Neuropsychologist working with clients across the lifespan, and prior to my clinical work I had over 10 years working as a research psychologist in the fields of health/cognitive psychology and rehabilitation. For a list of my research publications please see my Research Gate page. I also have a few mindfulness meditation tracks available on Insight Timer.

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I love traveling, yoga, music, dancing, spending time in nature, food, and being the mother to my two fun and energetic kids! My family and I moved to the beautiful Northern Rivers in 2019 for a change of pace, lifestyle, and so our little ones can grow up with wide open spaces and close to nature.

 

Education: 

• Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), University of Sydney, 2011

• Masters of Clinical Neuropsychology, Macquarie University, 2013

• Honours (Class 1) in Psychology, University of Sydney, 2007

• Bachelor of Science (Majors in Psychology and Neuroscience), University of Sydney

 

Further training:​

• Supervisor Training for Psychologists, Clinical Clinical Supervision Services

• Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised Training (ADI-R), Annie's Centre

• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) training, Annie's Centre

• MIGDAS-2 training certificate, Dr Marilyn Monteiro, ACER

• Masterclass: Diagnosis of ASD in Children and Adolescents, Attwood and Garnett Events

• Masterclass: Older Adolescents and Adults with ASD Level 1, Attwood and Garnett Events

• Certified TALI train provider, TALI health

• Mindfulness-Integrated Cognitive therapy workshop, MiCBT institute

• Foundation Course in Mindfulness-Integrated Cognitive therapy, MiCBT institute 

• Certificate of Human Nutrition, Cadence Health Institute

• Creative Ways to Help Children Manage Emotions, Creative Child Therapy Workshop

• HeartMath Clinical Certification for Stress, Anxiety and Emotional Regulation

 

Professional Memberships:

• Conjoint Lecturer, School of Psychology, University of NSW (UNSW)

• Placement Supervisor for UNSW and Southern Cross University (SCU) Psychology and Neuropsychology Masters Student

• Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)

• Australian Clinical Neuropsychology Association (ACNpA)

• Member of the Psychology and Complementary Therapies Group

• Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Associate investigator at the Centre for Cognition and their Disorders (CCD)

• Member of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine

• Research psychologist/developer for the Tinnibot project -  http://www.hearingpower.co/tinnibot