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Meet Vyda S. Chai

Your mind is not always your best friend.

— Vyda S. Chai

General Information

Clinical Psychologist / Medicare

Days: W, Th

Cost (Medicare rebate available):

$280 In-person, $250 Telehealth

Gap payment (after Medicare rebate $141.85):

$138.15 In-person, $108.15 Telehealth

Eligible for psychologist rebates at most Private Health Insurers

  • Individuals – adult

  • Individuals - children

  • Families (parents and children)

  • Clinical Supervision for Psychologists

Anxiety, Depression, OCD, ADHD, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, LGBTQI+, PTSD, Autism, Psychological Assessments

Style of Therapy

Personable, empathetic, evidence-based therapy and confidential.

Modalities: Trauma-Informed - Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Reality / Choice Therapy, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR and Mindfulness.

Things You & Vyda Might Address:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • OCD

  • ADHD

  • Addictions

  • Mood Disorders

  • Eating Disorders

  • LGBTQI+

  • PTSD

  • Grief and Loss

  • Autism Spectrum

  • Relationship breakups and other life transitions

  • Increasing self-image and self-esteem

  • Coping skills

  • Work relationships and bullying

  • Psychological Assessments (e.g. Autism, ADHD)

Clinical Psychologist

Vyda S. Chai is the clinical director and founder of Elevate Psychologists Sydney.

Vyda has more than 20 years of international experience in both private practice and hospital settings helping patients deal with emotional, behavioural, adjustment and clinical issues.

In addition to Elevate Psychologists Sydney, Vyda is co-founder and clinical director of Think Psychological Services and Think Kids, two leading Singapore private psychological clinics since 2011 which she continues to manage remotely.

What Vyda’s About

Vyda is a highly experienced clinical psychologist who uses evidence-based therapies to help her patients.

She works with both adults and children of various multi-cultural backgrounds to overcome their presenting concerns and improve their quality of life.

Vyda consultations are eligible for Medicare rebates if you have a GP referral / mental health treatment plan.

Credentials

M Psychology (Clinical)

B Psychology

B Science (Psychology)

Fellow of APS College of Clinical Psychologists (FCCLP)

Clinical Supervisor of Psychology Board of Australia

Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

Registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Member of Singapore Psychological Society (SPS)

Member of Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP)

Clinical Supervisor for Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP)

Vyda has membership in the following Psychology peak bodies

AHPRA Web badge
Australian Psychological Society web badge
College of Clinical Psychologists web badge
Singapore Psychological Society