Jess provides 50 minute psychotherapy appointments on a consistent weekly or fortnightly basis in person in Spring Hill or via Telehealth. Her therapeutic approach draws from psychodynamic, attachment and trauma based frameworks.

Psychodynamic psychotherapy looks at understanding emotional experiences, the development of self, unconscious processes, patterns of relating with self and others, defence mechanisms and the impact of the past on the present. The therapist will obtain a detailed history of important events and relationships in the patient’s life from birth to present. Patients are then encouraged to speak freely in sessions, and the therapist and patient work together to identify core struggles and strengths and to find meaning emerging from the patient’s experiences. Psychodynamic approaches are well suited to people seeking a deeper understanding of themselves.

Jess has a particular interest in interpersonal and attachment theories which seek to understand a person’s experiences from within their past and present relational contexts. This may be helpful for individuals who are experiencing challenges in their relationships with partners, family members, friendships or work colleagues, are suffering from losses and separations, struggle with vulnerability and intimacy, find it hard to be alone or are overly self sufficient and who often worry about how others may respond to them. Jess believes that re-connecting with one’s innate capabilities, within the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship, leads to greater freedom in navigating the challenges of being human.

Jess is passionate about supporting people who are struggling with complex trauma and attachment concerns. This means individuals who have experienced a number of highly distressing events or significant attachment disruptions in life. Therapy for trauma focuses on building emotional, relational and physical safety, coping with intense feelings, processing distressing experiences, understanding trauma based responses, working together to problem solve life crises, creating a network of safe relationships and promoting self empowerment. Jess aims to be flexible and responsive to the unique needs of each patient.

Outcomes of therapy may include:

• Greater understanding of self and others

• Shifting longstanding patterns

• Relief from disruptive symptoms

• More able to cope with distressing situations

• Meaningful and authentic relationships

• Deeper connection with self

• Connection to vitality, hope and purpose