ABOUT US

Puva is a registered psychologist with a deep commitment to neurodiversity-affirming practice. She has a special interest in comprehensive assessments for autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences across the lifespan.

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Puva brings rare depth to her dyslexia and learning differences work, with a background spanning literacy intervention, curriculum development, and research into evidence-based teaching approaches. This foundation means she understands learning differences not just as diagnostic categories, but as lived experiences — and her recommendations are practical, meaningful, and grounded in evidence-based practice.

 

Her assessment approach is strengths-based and affirming, moving beyond traditional frameworks to honour each person's unique neurological profile. She is passionate about supporting high-masking neurodivergent individuals whose differences may have gone unrecognised, and creates a warm space where every person feels genuinely seen and valued.

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Puva offers:

• Specific learning disorder and psychoeducational/learning assessments​

• Autism and ADHD assessments

 

Puva's wait-time for assessments is approximately 4 weeks

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Rates:

• $250 per hour for assessments, report writing and related consults 

• NDIS psychology rate for NDIS recipients

• Medicare rebates available with MHCP referral 

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Note: The Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPi) recommend a fee of $330 or $340 respectively for a standard session. Our fees are set below these recommended rates to support greater access to psychological services, at the same time allowing us to continue to provide high-quality, evidence-based care, and ensure the ongoing sustainability of our growing practice.

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Qualifications:

• ​Graduate Diploma in Psychology Advanced, Monash University

• Post-graduate Certificate, Special Education and Teaching, University of South Wales

• Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology, Edith Cowan University

• Diploma in Special Educational Needs, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

• Diploma in Dyslexia Studies for Special Needs, Dyslexia Association of Singapore

 

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