Cathy Catroppa is a Neuropsychologist based in Parkville, VIC. Her clinic is at 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, VIC 3052. She helps people understand how the brain is working day to day, especially when things have changed after injury or ongoing health issues.
Many of her clients come in after a traumatic brain injury or a concussion. At times, headaches, slowed thinking, memory problems, or trouble focusing can stick around longer than people expect. She looks closely at what’s happening with thinking, memory, and everyday skills, and helps work out practical next steps.
She also supports people dealing with memory loss and attention difficulties, including ADHD. For some people, it’s not just focus. It can be staying organised, managing mental effort, and keeping up with school or work demands when the brain feels “off”. In other cases, she helps people make sense of changes that show up in day-to-day communication and learning, including developmental dysphasia (familial).
Another part of her work involves sensory and brain-related symptoms. This can include anosmia, where the sense of smell is reduced or missing, and how that affects daily life. She also works with excessive daytime sleepiness, which can make it hard to function even when you’re trying your best.
Some clients see her alongside epilepsy, including partial familial epilepsy and other seizure-related concerns. In these situations, the focus is often on understanding how seizures and brain changes can affect thinking and behaviour. She can also support people with antisocial personality disorder, helping with ways to cope and function better in real life, not just in theory.
Overall, Cathy’s approach is calm and grounded. She works with the person in front of her, and brings together the details that matter for how you live each day. If you’re unsure where to start, it’s still okay to book an appointment and talk it through.