CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Jesse is a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and is endorsed in the area of Clinical Psychology.
Jesse has several years of experience across public and private mental health settings, as well as teaching university-level psychology subjects at The University of Melbourne and Victoria University.
Jesse is available for individual psychotherapy in person and via Telehealth appointments.
Jesse is eligible for Medicare rebates under a valid Mental Health Care Plan referral.
I predominantly work from an evidence-based Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) framework.
Besides from being a mouthful to say, ISTDP is an evidence-based approach designed to uncover and work through hidden, avoided emotions that often lie at the heart of psychological and physical difficulties.
Think of it this way; if you have learned to ride a bike, that is stored in a part of your brain responsible for procedural memory. So as you learn from the experience of gaining your balance, co-ordinating your feet appropriately with the pedals, holding the handle bars, this all becomes automatic, so that you can pay attention to the road and your surroundings!
The way we learn to establish relationships is stored in the same part of the brain; procedural memory. The way that we deal with our feelings in relation to others thus becomes the way we form attachments; all happening outside our awareness (that is your unconscious!).
Now, if you keep having problems with the way you ride your bike, it may require paying careful attention to something you otherwise assumed was not an issue. This is where an ISTDP therapist can be helpful.
ISTDP works by focusing on the connection between emotions and the body, helping you become more aware of how these unresolved feelings may contribute to your struggles.
Together, we identify the mechanisms that prevent deeper emotional experiences from coming to the surface, working through any barriers to full awareness. By resolving these underlying issues, ISTDP helps not only to alleviate distress but also to prevent problems from returning.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or other challenges, ISTDP offers a powerful way to heal and move forward.
my approach
PROBLEMS TREATED
DEPRESSION
ANXIETY
trauma
While people often come to therapy for help with symptoms like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties, these issues are rarely just about what’s happening on the surface. In my work, I focus on understanding the deeper emotional patterns and unconscious processes that give rise to these struggles. This means exploring not just what you're feeling—but why those feelings might be difficult to access, express, or tolerate.
Many of the symptoms we experience are the result of long-standing emotional defences—automatic ways the mind protects us from pain. These defences were often formed in early relationships or difficult life experiences and can include things like emotional numbing, self-criticism, people-pleasing, or intellectualizing feelings. While these strategies may have once helped us cope, they can also keep us stuck, disconnected, or repeating the same patterns.
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Book a FREE 15-MINUTE INTAKE CALL WITH JESSE
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel challenging, and it's important to find the right fit. I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to help you determine if my approach aligns with your needs and goals.
During this initial chat, you can:
Briefly discuss your concerns and what you're hoping to achieve in therapy.
Learn more about my therapeutic style and approach.
Ask any questions you may have about the therapeutic process, fees, or logistics.
This brief conversation is a relaxed and obligation-free way to explore how I might assist you on your path toward greater emotional wellbeing and self-understanding.