Shrimathi Swaminathan (“Shri”) is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of practice dedicated to helping children, teens, adults, and couples achieve lasting positive mental health outcomes. Her extensive career, spanning diverse clinical settings, is defined by an unwavering commitment to a scientific and evidence-based approach that ensures clients receive the most current and effective care available.

A Practice Rooted in Science and Experience

For over three decades, Shri has been a trusted partner in mental well-being, translating the latest psychological research into practical, simple, and effective interventions. Her methodology is characterized by:

• Evidence-Based Practice: Shri utilises current, scientifically validated therapeutic modalities to address a comprehensive range of mental health challenges. This ensures clients are benefiting from proven methods with the highest rates of success.
• Decades of  Positive Mental Health Impact: Since establishing Psynaptica in 2008, Shri has served a diverse, international clientele, guiding clients from over 50 different nationalities toward significant and sustainable mental health improvements. This depth of global experience allows her to provide culturally sensitive and highly individualised care.
• Ethical and Client-Focused Care: At the core of her practice is a strict code of ethics where client safeguarding and privacy are the absolute priority, fostering a safe and confidential environment for healing and growth.

Specialised Clinical and Performance Expertise

Shri possesses advanced expertise in complex clinical areas, coupled with a unique specialisation in high-stakes performance, making her a resource for those needing specialised support in both life and competition:

• Personality and Behavioural Disorders: She has significant experience and a special interest in addressing behavioural disorders in children, including Conduct Disorder, and treating complex adult conditions such as Borderline and other personality disorders.
• Neurodevelopmental Expertise (ADHD): Shri has developed profound expertise in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She provides precise diagnostic assessments and tailored therapy plans to effectively manage ADHD in both young people and adults, improving executive function and daily quality of life.
• Advanced Assessment Skills: Her capabilities extend to performing detailed Neuropsychological and forensic psychological assessments, providing clarity and direction for complex clinical presentations.

Sports and Performance Psychology

Leveraging her clinical foundation, Shri applies scientific psychological principles to help individuals master their mental game and reach peak performance in highly demanding environments.

• Elite Performance Support: She has extensive experience supporting elite players and athletes competing in a wide range of sports, including chess, tennis, gymnastics, mountaineering, and powerlifting. Her work helps individuals overcome performance anxiety, enhance focus, and maintain mental toughness under pressure.
• High-Stakes Competitions: Shri currently provides crucial mental performance support to athletes competing in major national and world championships, including the prestigious FIDE World Cup Chess 2025. 

Commitment to Integrative and Innovative Care: Shri is deeply passionate about advancing clinical care through integrative and collaborative methods. As the Clinical Director for Body with Soul, an integrated healthcare network, she champions a holistic model of care. This approach involves seamless collaboration with Osteopathy, Dietetic & Nutrition, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapy professionals to build comprehensive and alternative support systems for individuals dealing with debilitating and chronic mental health conditions.

In her intervention work, Shri is committed to using novel, cutting-edge techniques supported by the latest technologies and pioneering research. Her continuous professional engagement and extensive qualifications—including a Master of Arts and Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, and memberships in prestigious bodies like the Singapore Psychological Society, the Australian Psychological Society, and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), ensure her practice remains at the forefront of evidence-based psychological care.

Mental Health Condition We Help With:

Shrimathi Swaminathan, our Clinical Psychologist works with children, teen, adults, couples and Sports Athletes to help with a range of mental health conditions, including: