Background and current practice
Jessica completed her Master of Psychology (Clinical) in 2012 and has developed a specific focus in perinatal mental health over the past seven years. She has a special interest in the psychology of early attachment, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, trauma associated with the perinatal period, reproductive grief and loss, and infant and child development. Jessica is particularly passionate about helping women and their families overcome the effects of trauma and adversity during the perinatal period and find meaning and fulfilment as they navigate preconception, pregnancy, and the early parenting years.
Approach to therapy
Jessica provides both short and long-term individual therapy, bringing a warm and empathic approach to the therapeutic process and working collaboratively with clients to develop individualised treatment plans. She integrates mind and body therapeutic approaches into her practice, drawing on evidence-based theories including attachment, psychodynamic, polyvagal, and interpersonal neurobiology theories. Her treatment approaches include mindfulness-based therapies (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy), Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, EMDR, parts work, and relationship-based approaches to support early attachment (Newborn Behavioural Observation and Circle of Security).
Professional memberships and affiliations
Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA)
Endorsed by the PBA as a specialist in Clinical Psychology
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Member of the APS Perinatal and Infant Psychology Interest Group
Registered with The Perinatal Loss Centre
