Bringing Comprehensive and Longitudinal Care to Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Welcome to CAYA DS, where compassionate care meets expertise. With a focus on developmental paediatrics and adolescent health, Dr. Sinu Thilak brings a wealth of experience and a personal touch to every patient interaction.

Dr Thilak is a dedicated and experienced Development Paediatrician and Adolescent Medicine Physician providing high-quality longitudinal care to individuals with diverse needs.

Professional Background:

Medical Journey: After completing her medical degree in India, Dr Thilak embarked on a journey that led her to Australia in 2006.

Training Excellence: Dr Thilak completed her basic paediatric training in Brisbane, and subspecialty training at Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Westmead Hospital and at Community Child Health at Kogarah which is part of the Development Assessment Services at St. George Hospital in New South Wales.

Areas of Expertise:

Development Paediatrician:

Dr Thilak meets with children and young people and develops an understanding of the child’s strength and weakness and develops an understanding of the child’s predicament in the context of the child’s school, family, and community. Dr Thilak works with the family to develop a hypothesis to understand the child’s predicament. All interventions are planned with aim of improving the child’s function at school, home and in the community.
Dr Thilak guides young individuals who are neurodiverse as well as adolescents with intellectual and physical disabilities and complex medical conditions as they transition to the next phase of their adult life.

Adolescent Medicine Physician:

Dr Thilak has extensive experience working with young people facing chronic and complex medical conditions.

Dr Thilak works in areas including eating disorders, weight management, substance use, gender dysphoria, and adolescent gynaecology.

Patient-Centered Care:

Dr Thilak believes in establishing a collaborative partnership with families to help children and young adults reach their fullest potential.

About Dr. Thilak

As a mother herself, Dr. Thilak understands the joys and challenges of parenting. Her own journey with two premature children has shaped her approach to pediatric care, emphasizing empathy, patience, and a holistic understanding of child development. With kids now thriving in high school and university, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her practice.

A Family-Centered Approach

Dr. Thilak believes in partnering with parents and caregivers to provide the best possible care for each child. She understands the unique needs of families and strives to create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels heard and valued.

Outside the Office

When not in the office, Dr. Thilak enjoys quality time with her family. You might find her experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, exploring nature through hiking adventures, or enjoying a swim to unwind.

“I graduated with a Master of Psychology (Clinical) in 2009 and have been practicing on a full-time basis since. The majority of my career has been spent working with children, adolescents and families. I have experience with a wide range of presentations and provision of longitudinal care in collaboration with medical specialists and allied health teams. More recently I have been working with Australian Defence Force veterans and families.

I have been providing professional supervision since 2016. Over this period I have acted as both primary and secondary supervisor for numerous provisionally registered psychologists completing the 4+2 Supervised Practice Program. More recently I have been providing supervision to those completing the 5+1 Supervised Practice Program, post-graduate psychology students undertaking externship placements and those completing the Clinical Psychology Registrar Program.

I find it is rewarding to assist with the development of our next generation of psychologists. I will be offering my services as a supervisor to those completing training in the Gold Coast region and also can provide services remotely to those in regional areas who cannot easily access face to face supervision. Any enquiries about accessing supervision can be directed to the clinic and you will be put in contact with myself.”

“I am a General Psychologist commencing the Clinical Registrar program in January 2024. My work has included assessments and treatment of children and adolescents with a range of challenges including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Intellectual Disability, and behavioural and psychological conditions.

I enjoy working with children and their families from a strengths-based perspective. I have a passion for working with children with ASD and anxiety and emotional regulation concerns and incorporating the families into the treatment. I can provide a range of targeted assessments exploring executive functioning assessment, cognitive and learning difficulties assessment, ADHD assessments, and ASD assessments.

I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I take a holistic view of mental health and tailor the support to meet the needs of the children and family.”

Alexandra is a dedicated psychologist born and raised on the Gold Coast. She has completed her Masters in both Professional and Clinical Psychology and is passionate about working with individuals and families to see positive change.

Alexandra conducts thorough cognitive and academic assessments, providing valuable insights into cognitive and academic functioning as well as individual strengths and differences.

Alexandra also offers strengths-based assessments for autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, using affirming practices to do so.

Alexandra’s commitment to holistic care extends beyond individual assessment sessions to include working with families, and the broader community involved in her clients’ care.

At the heart of Alexandra’s work is a commitment to warmth, empathy, and building strong client relationships. She understands that each person’s journey is unique, and tailors her approach to meet the specific needs of each individual and family, to foster growth and resilience.