Hey, I’m Jess
I’m a Mental Health Social Worker based in Eltham.
Master of Social Work (MSW).
Telehealth and in person available.
Currently accepting NDIS referrals.
0417145320
• Generalist counselling supporting individuals seeking to explore and unpack life events, transitions, and personal challenges.
• Mental health support working with people living with mental illness to develop coping strategies and foster resilience.
• Trauma processing helping individuals safely reprocess and integrate difficult experiences.
• Gender and sexuality providing affirming support for those exploring or seeking deeper understanding of their identity.
• Neurodivergence supporting Autistic and ADHD individuals in navigating a neurotypical world
My Practice
Counselling and social work have always been a deep passion of mine. My approach is warm, informal, and grounded in genuine connection, working alongside people as they navigate life's difficult chapters.
With many years experience across community and inpatient mental health settings, I've supported individuals and families living with complex mental health diagnoses, as well as those seeking ongoing therapy as part of their everyday wellbeing.
I live with my partner, our three teenage children, and two cats. My experience is both personal and professional.
I have first hand experience of supporting family with gender transitions, neurodiversity, mental health and substance dependence.
When I'm not working, I love spending time with family and friends, staying active, and travel. I'm a proud ally to the LGBTQIA+ community.
About Me
My Approach
Strengths Based
I don't see people as a list of problems to be fixed, I see the whole person: someone who has already survived, adapted, and found ways through. Together, we'll build on the strengths, values, and resilience you already carry, using them as the foundation for meaningful change. People are more than what's gone wrong and that's where I like to begin.
Systems/family thinking
I take a family-centred, systems-focused view because I know people don't exist in isolation. We're shaped by our relationships, our environments, and the systems we move through so I'll always consider the bigger picture, not just the person in front of me.
Trauma Informed
I work from a trauma-informed approach, which means I focus first on creating a space that feels safe because that's where real healing starts. I'll never push you to go somewhere you're not ready to go. You set the pace, you choose what we talk about, and we work together, always. I believe in asking "what happened to you?" rather than "what's wrong with you?" and my role is to walk alongside you with understanding, not to fix anything.
Collaborative and culturally sensitive
I work collaboratively. This is a partnership, not me handing down answers. You're the expert in your own life, and we'll figure things out together. I also bring cultural sensitivity to how I work, because I know that your background, identity, and lived experience shape how you see the world, and I respect that.