Masters in Clinical Psychology (Australia)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology (Australia)

Registered Psychologist at the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Endorsed Clinical Psychologist, Australian Psychological Society

Member Hong Kong Psychological Society

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Clinical Psychologist, Frances Occhipinti, is a specialist in children's development and learning, having worked in this area for over 20 years. She has a vast range of child assessment, diagnosis and clinical experience gained in private practice, educational and health settings. Frances assesses and treats a range of academic, learning, neurodevelopmental, social, emotional and behavioural concerns.

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Frances is a skilled assessor of specific learning concerns, such as reading disorders, writing disorders and mathematics disorders, and specialises in psychoeducational assessments. She has regularly consulted with schools to provide recommendations for supporting students that are targeted and evidence-based. 

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Frances provides assessment and support services to students with learning needs such as learning disorders, giftedness, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Additionally, Frances is highly experienced in assessing ADHD and autism in adults. Autism in girls and women is also a special interest.  

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In therapy, Frances takes a cognitive behavioural and skills based approach, working with children, adolescents and adults in areas such as anxiety management, social and communication skills, problem solving, behavioural concerns and emotion management. Frances also provides coaching to adults to support skills enhancement in areas such as communication and organisation. 

 

Frances provides tailored and comprehensive psychoeducational assessments using standardised and internationally recognised tools. She is currently completing post-graduate studies in School Neuropsychology. Frances is certified to administer the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition (ADOS-2) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R), which are the gold standard diagnostic instruments for autism. Having attended university in Australia, Frances is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She has served as Queensland Coordinator for the APS Child, Adolescent and Family Interest Group and is an ongoing member. Frances is also a member of the Psychologists in Schools and Intellectual Disability & Autism Interest Groups.   

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Frances has a skilled and professional approach to supporting children, adolescents and adults. She provides tailored and evidence-based assessments, therapy and support with great care and expertise. 

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