SERVICES OFFERED
- 1:1 psychological therapy (counselling) for adults
- Academic special consideration reports and applications
- Guided mindfulness meditation/relaxation sessions
- Clinical Supervision for Psychologists and Probationary Psychologists
PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPY/COUNSELLING SERVICES
Jodie is currently providing psychological therapy sessions for adults and older adolescents (15 yrs +). She uses a person-centered and integrative approach to therapy, tailoring work to clients’ needs through ongoing collaborative discussion and evidence-based practices.
Clients who are interested in practical, in-depth or experiential approaches (such as Schema Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, or Mindfulness-based Therapies) and who are seeking medium – long term therapy may find working with Jodie to be a good fit.
Common areas that Jodie can assist with are:
- Anxiety, panic, stress and burnout
- Depression and low mood
- Life transitions and adjustment difficulties
- Trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD and early life experiences
- Neurodivergence
- Identity exploration, including gender, sexuality, culture and more
- Self-esteem and self-confidence
- Relationships and interpersonal difficulties
- Study and academic stress (including VCE, IB, TAFE and University)
- Workplace stress, happiness and productivity
- Existential concerns, spirituality and the transpersonal
- Personal development and growth mindset
VCE/IB/TERTIARY STUDENT SPECIAL CONSIDERATION/ACCOMMODATION SUPPORT
Jodie has worked extensively across schools and the tertiary education system in supporting individuals who have specific or additional needs due to neurodivergence, developmental disabilities, psychological conditions and other factors. She is able to assist clients with special consideration applications and reports for VCE/IB/University or TAFE. She can also liase with Secondary school wellbeing teams, University Disability support services to support with achieving learning, academic and wellbeing goals.
Modalities of therapy Jodie works with include:
- Mindfulness based therapies, including Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Schema Therapy (ST)
- Emotion Focussed Therapy (EFT)
- Expressive Therapies (for children and adolescents)
- Solution Focussed Therapy
- Trauma informed therapy
- Neuroaffirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming, culturally responsive and inclusive therapy
- Somatic based therapies
GUIDED MINDFULNESS MEDITATION AND RELAXATION
1:1 mindfulness meditation and deep relaxation sessions are available for current clients, designed to complement therapy and support ongoing wellbeing.
These sessions provide a gentle pause within the day, an opportunity to step out of busyness, settle the nervous system, and reconnect with a sense of calm and steadiness. Guided practice can be especially helpful during periods of increased stress, work or study commitments, but also when approached as regular practice to support emotional balance over time. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and level of experience, and are offered via Zoom in 20 or 30-minute blocks.
SUPERVISION FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS
Jodie provides Clinical Supervision to psychologists. She is registered by the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA) as a Board approved Supervisor. She is currently offering supervision to probationary psychologists undertaking Higher degrees (Secondary Supervision), 5+1 program and for fully registered psychologists seeking supervision for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Please enquire directly through the contact form for more information.