Dr Jennifer Sangster (DPsych (ClinNeuro) BPsych (Hons))
Dr Jennifer Sangster is a clinical neuropsychologist with over 18 years experience in child and adolescent mental health. Since being awarded her Doctorate in Clinical Neuropsychology by Macquarie University, Jenni has been engaged with tertiary and community public mental health services, providing neuropsychological support to children and their families who are experiencing complex mental health needs. Jenni has experience working with a range of complex presentations, in addition to diagnostic experience in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Specific Learning Disorders, and mental health.
Jenni holds a special interest in the neurobiology of complex developmental trauma, and providing neuropsychological services to children and young people in Out of Home Care. Jenni has provided professional workshops to clinicians and educators working with children and young people with complex developmental trauma. With an interest in clinical research, Jenni has also supervised a number of postgraduate neuropsychology students completing research in the area of complex trauma. Jenni is currently a registered provider with Department of Communities and Justice for neuropsychological services.
Approach in service is from a strengths-based focus - while it is important to have an understanding of where our difficulties may be, it is equally important to recognise the areas in which we experience strength. Through recognition of our areas of strength, we can help build strategies to better support and understand any cognitive difficulties experienced. With experience working in a multidisciplinary setting, Jenni recognises and values the input and observations from a multitude of sources important in each individual's life and care.