About me
A dedicated psychotherapist and accredited mental health social worker, with 20+ years’ experience in delivery of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, clinical supervision, and operational leadership roles within mental health and education. I have a particular interest in working with infants, children, adolescents and their families and am trauma-informed and client centered in my approach. I have training and experience in a range of therapies including EMDR, FBT, CBT and CBT-E, DBT, COS, Narrative, Schema and Strengths and Solution-focused models. I have also completed post-graduate health management studies and Brene Brown's 'Dare to Lead' and current Masters studies in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. I have lived and worked in indigenous communities and am passionate about working with LGBTI+ clients.
My experience
20+ years experience in clinical, educative and managerial positions in teritary mental health care across the lifespan. Particular areas of practice include: youth mental health, eating disorders, perinatal mental health, trauma, attachment, personality disorders.
My current role/work
Perinatal mental health clinician, group facilitator and clinical supervisor.
My training
● EMDR (telehealth and in-person)
● Schema
● CBT (TF-CBT & CBT-E)
● Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
● Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
● Compassion Focused Therapy (CPT)
● Family Based Treatment (FBT)
● Relational Psychotherapy
My approach to supervision
Jessica offers clinical supervision to Social Workers, Counsellors, and other mental health practitioners, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience from her 20+ years of work across various community, hospital, university, and private settings. Jessica has undergone supervisor training and possesses broad experience in leading multidisciplinary allied health teams and developing mental health programs. She has a significant background in working with young people and parents and children. Jessica facilitates case discussions and explores themes, including clinical processes, ethical dilemmas, and organizational challenges. She personally prioritises relational supervision to prevent compassion fatigue and burnout and ensure optimal client outcomes.
Jessica also provides support to Social Workers in their journey toward becoming an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. Approachable, warm, and collaborative in her style, Jessica enjoys working with both newly trained therapists and seasoned clinicians. Clinical supervision is available on either a regular or 'as needed' basis.
