Simone Butun BA(Psych)(Hons) MAPS
Psychologist Simone has over 15 years experience as a practicing Psychologist in a variety of settings and established Lumina Psychology in 2016. With an emphasis on evidenced-based practice, Simone works with adolescents (16 and older), adults, older adults and couples, and is experienced in assisting them with a range of conditions such as anxiety and panic disorder, depression and other mood disorders, chronic pain and somatic conditions, ADD/ADHD, sleep problems, relationship difficulties. Simone is also experienced in providing assistance to those with work related injuries including trauma and bullying and working within the Workers' Compensation system. Simone also provides formal Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis, and formal psychometric testing, including assessment for ADD / ADHD. Simone has a special interest in the mind-body relationship and the role of psychology in treating somatic disorders and complex health conditions such as chronic pain and autoimmune disorders. She holds registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (Board) as a registered Psychologist, and is a registered Medicare and Private Health Service provider and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and other peak bodies for psychological health practitioners. Simone completed her Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology at Murdoch University, and has undertaken additional further study in the field of clinical psychology. |