About Us

​Zingirlis Psychology is a Sydney based psychological practice dedicated to providing the highest level of care that balances cutting edge research on best practices, while respecting the uniqueness of each individual client.
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Meet Yiota Zingirlis

Zingirlis Psychology is directed by Principal Forensic Psychologist Yiota Zingirlis. Yiota has 18 years experience providing a range of assessments, treatment, individual and group therapy in a diverse array of settings. Her varied experiences include employment with Mental Health services in acute and community settings, Pain Clinics, drug and alcohol diversion treatment programs, high secure inpatient and community Forensic Mental Health Services, Clinical Research as well as private practice settings.  She has also developed and facilitated several mental health and violence reduction programs​. She is trained and uses therapeutic modalities including ACT, CBT, EMDR and Schema therapy. 
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Yiota has had the opportunity to live and study in various countries including the UK and the beautiful island of Cyprus. She has an open, warm and energetic style, is transparent in her approach and balanced in her assessments. She has a keen interest in helping clients achieve desired goals with an attuned sensitivity to their needs. Her eye for detail and analytical skills make her well suited for both forensic and clinical work. ​
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Qualifications and Industry Associations:

• Current PhD Candidate
• Masters in Psychology (Forensic)
• Bachelor of Science with Honors in Psychology and Criminology
• Graduate Certificate in Research and Innovation Management
• Formal training in assessments of neurocognitive functioning, risk of problem behaviours, personality and psychopathy as well as clinical and forensic treatment interventions
• Certified trainer in violence risk assessment tools (HCR20v3, VRS, SAPROF)
• Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and endorsement in Forensic Psychology
• AHPRA supervisor level for the Registrar Program Forensic Psychology, Higher Degree Program
• Registered Medicare Provider
• Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
• Chair of the NSW College of Forensic Psychologists
• Committe member of the National College of Forensic Psychologists
• Member of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL)

Meet Bonnie Harris

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​Bonnie Harris is a Forensic Psychologist who recently completed her endorsement program with Forensic Psychologist Yiota Zingirlis.
​​She has formal training in a variety of assessments including; risk assessment tools, cognitive assessments, functional behavioural assessments and assessments of personality and psychopathy. She also has formal training in clinical and forensic treatment interventions.

Ms Harris has over five years of experience working across a variety of settings to provide therapeutic treatment and a range of assessments. Ms Harris is also currently employed as a psychologist and behaviour support clinician with a non-government organisation. She has worked within multi-disciplinary teams, provided presentations, training and peer supervision to fellow psychologists and allied health professionals. Her previous experience includes placements with the Wentworth Forensic Clinic and with NSW Corrections including with Forensic Psychology Services and Statewide Disability Services in NSW. 

Qualifications and Industry Associations:

• Masters in Psychology (Forensic) 
• Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours
• Full psychological registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and approved endorsement as a Forensic Psychologist
  
• Full member of the Australian Psychological society (APS),
  
• Associate member of the APS College of Forensic Psychologists,
  
• An affiliate member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.