Catherine Gomes is a dedicated mental health professional with a postgraduate degree in neuropsychology. She possesses a robust background in administering and interpreting cognitive, academic, psychoeducational, and socio-emotional assessments for children with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism, Intellectual Deficits, and Behavior Disorders.
As a certified ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) practitioner, Catherine integrates evidence-based assessment and counseling techniques to provide holistic care to her clients. Her approach is characterized by reflecting through experiential exercises and narratives, ensuring that clients gain a deeper understanding of their cognitive and emotional landscapes. Catherine draws from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Play Therapy, ACT, DBT, and Narrative-Focused Work, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each client.
Proficient in conducting neuropsychological assessments, she has also delved into cognitive training and intervention for neurodevelopmental disorders to address impairments in cognitive processes such as attention, memory, and executive functioning. Her research interests also span across these domains where by using eye tracking and cognitive experiments on different softwares like Experiment Builder, PEBL and Open Sesame, she has previously explored the interplay between digital environments and cognitive processes like decision-making. Her work passionately unravels the complexities of the human mind amid contemporary societal influences. Her major goal in life is to be a better person with every new day and an asset serving the community contributing to a safe and more inclusive space for mental health care for different age groups.